Dear friends. 
It's been a while since I last contacted you all. But as usual we have been continuing with the campaign. Lobbying and using everything we have at our disposal to save the Manyana habitat from destruction. Due to your help the State government have said they would like to conserve this habitat. In other words, buy out the developer. But they want to see Shoalhaven Council make a contribution towards the purchase. While some councilors are very supportive of our campaign some are not. It seems some would rather see the habitat destroyed rather than make a small contribution towards the environmental sustainability of our region and saving precious species. This is bigger than politics. So much of our wildlife has been killed. We have to save what's left.  
WE NEED YOUR HELP 
We’ve just found out that NEXT TUESDAY December 8, Shoalhaven City Council will be voting on future uses for the land at Manyana. They will be considering a new proposal to have the forest protected as the 'Manyana Special Conservation Area'.  
The proposal is in line with our vision for the future of the land, which is for it to be preserved as a sanctuary forever in memory of all that was lost in the Black Summer bushfires. The forest will be conserved for wildlife but will also provide the opportunity for low impact visits for birdwatching, education or quiet contemplation. 
Would you please write and tell the councilors you support this vision for the future of the forest? 
Email today:   allcouncillors@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au 

and tell them how you would feel if the land was preserved as a conservation area. Share with them how you and your family would benefit from such an area if it existed. This includes visiting from far away or seeing the site through webcams if you are not a local. 
We only have 4 days to do this.  
This is a critical moment for our campaign, so thank you in advance for your caring support! 

Wildlife carer, June Frew with rescued Adult male Feathertail Glider at Manyana. Aka Pygmy Glider, The Earths smallest Glider. He's alive and sleeping after a big drink of sweet water. One of the many species reliant on this unburnt habitat at Manyana. Much of their population wiped out in the NSW Black Summer fires.