PROTESTERS CAMP OUT TO PROTECT NATIVE WOODLANDS

Protesters are attempting to prevent clearing at the Gelorup Corridor in WA’s South West. Credit: Nancye Miles-Tweedie.

In the South West, protesters have set up camp to oppose the clearing of native bushland.

Clearing of 71 hectares in the Gelorup Corridor on Wadandi Country began at the start of August to make way for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road.

Since then, community members and their supporters have based themselves at a camp on nearby private property to object to the development.

Residents have fears for the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum, which is found in the area.

Ngaarda Media’s Gerard Mazza visited the camp to speak to protesters and find out why they were there.

Listen for interviews with:

  • Dr Sue Chapman, Vice President of Friends of Gelorup Corridor

  • Terri Sharp, local resident

  • Caralynn Hoft, teacher and activist

  • Aura, a Pijaos Indigenous person from Colombia

You’ll also hear words from Dr Wayne Webb, a Wadandi Traditional Custodian.

The Gelorup Corridor is home to many species of native tree. Credit: Terri Sharp.

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