The proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine threatens the removal of over 800 significant hollow-bearing trees and one of Australia’s most endangered grassland ecosystems. With dozens of threatened plant and animal species, critically endangered ecological communities, and irreplaceable habitat at risk, Mine Free Glenaladale is fighting to protect this important landscape.

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Help protect the significant trees, threatened species, and endangered ecosystems of Glenaladale and East Gippsland.

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The Largest Vegetation Clearance Proposal

This will be the largest vegetation clearance in Victoria of any recent development despite the changes GCM have made to the project.

 

The Proposed Mine Threatens Over 800 Significant Trees

The proposed mineral sands mine threatens to destroy over 800 ancient hollow-bearing trees that are part of one of Australia's most endangered grassland ecosystems. Less than 0.5% of its original woodland and grassland extent remains.​​​​ 

 

These trees and their surrounding ecosystems provide essential food, shelter, and habitat for many threatened animal and plant species.

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The Importance of Mature Hollow-Bearing Trees

Mature trees are homes for hollow dependent species and produce exponentially more blossom and nectar as they age. It takes over 100 years for one tree to start to form a small hollow. It takes up to 250 years to form a hollow big enough for a large possum. There are no offsets for this kind of destruction.

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Conservation Significance of the Project Area

Thirty-eight threatened plant species, twenty-seven threatened animal species, and five threatened ecological communities have been identified within the project area. All face significant risks if strip mining proceeds.

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Three of these ecological communities, along with several plant and animal species, are listed as Critically Endangered—Australia's highest conservation status before extinction in the wild.​​​
 

Adopt a Tree. Keep Glenaladale Mine-Free

Support our campaign by adopting a tree, or donating to help fund expert evidence through the Environment Effects Statement process to keep Glenaladale mine-free.

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Please take action to support Mine Free Glenaladale in their second fight against Gippsland Critical Minerals.

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