save the kimberley!
The majestic Kimberley is one of the world's last great wilderness regions. This pristine area rich in culture, heritage and biodiversity is Australia's last untouched frontier. Home too many endangered species the Kimberley wilderness is a virtual Noah's Ark, a shielded system that is much as it was from the beginning of time. Humpback whales, turtles, Dugongs, the Golden Back Tree Rat let alone the many other species of flora and fauna that are yet to be discovered. Can you believe that this World class treasure is under threat?
the threat
Off shore from the Northwest Australian coast lays the Browse basin. Large discoveries of oil and gas have seen an unprecedented explosion of international resources companies take up tenements to develop these resources. This brings the Kimberley Coast under the threat of Industrialization as proponents look for sights to turn natural gas into LNG. And in the processes create ports and infrastructure that will forever change the face of the Kimberley. The Kimberley Islands and mainland are also abundant in minerals; this to has attracted the attention of many a corporate boardroom and the availability of an energy source brings into play the real threat of further down streaming projects. All this is preceding a frantic pace without a master management plan or even a proper assessment of the values of the Kimberley.
how to help
Visit www.savethekimberley.com for more information
