Save the Tarkine has described the damage to Aboriginal heritage sites at West Point as a reprehensible act of vandalism.
The West Point site, containing middens and hut depression from a “village” was recently damaged by illegal use of off road vehicles.
“It’s beyond comprehension what kind of idiot would commit such a selfish and destructive act against thirty thousand years of Aboriginal heritage”, said Save the Tarkine Campaign Coordinator, Scott Jordan.
“Our thoughts are with the Aboriginal community as yet again they must confront such a disrespectful and hurtful crime against their significant places.”
“While most users of the area do respect and cherish the Aboriginal history of the area, unfortunately there is an element of off road users that continue to wilfully ignore the laws, and cause significant damage the area on a regular basis”.
Save the Tarkine is calling State and Federal governments to strengthen efforts to protect the National Heritage listed Tarkine coast.
Anyone having information relating to the offenders should contact Parks And Wildlife Service, or Tasmania Police.
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