Paul O’Halloran
I grew up very close to Hilders Crossing and drew inspiration from these beautiful rainforests with their Tasmanian Devils, huge man ferns, burrowing crayfish, quolls, freshwater lobsters and no doubt species not yet described. The farm that I grew up on at Meunna and all the others in the Meunna area have been converted to plantations, as has most of the rainforest to the east of the Arthur River. This road and bridge will be the final deathnell for this magnificent area. I urge all readers to take a trip to Hilders Crossing, stand there and look west across the Arthur River to see what is at stake. Better still, walk across the river if it is low enough and enjoy the blackwood stands on the other side. It is only a short 45 minute stroll along the proposed road route to a beautiful picnic at the Lyons River. The proposal is madness thought up by greedy and selfish mad men. I do not want have to say to my grandchildren that I stood by and let this vandalism take place and will do everything in my power to stop. Read more, Comment here
