A huge thank you to everyone for your support in protecting Link Road Forest.

We’re thrilled with the support we've received to protect the forest corridor and we're one step closer with the fabulous initiative of the Council of Newcastle to change the planning documents that would see, initially at least, a section of this highly biodiverse forest protected.  To support the Councillors resolutions simply send the following starred section to: 

planning@ncc.nsw.gov.au by this Sun 13 April.

The more voices we have, the stronger the message!

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I support the resolution passed by the City of Newcastle Council on 25 February 2025 that acknowledged that Link Road Forest "has key habitat for threatened species and populations" and the 147 ha south of Link Road should be reclassifed as Environmental and Open Space.

I note that Bird Life Australia estimate there are only 500 swift parrots left in the wild, down from 750 in 2020, and at the current rate they could be extinct by in just six years in 2031. Their presence has been confirmed at Link Road Forest, and Link Road Forest is also home to around 5 threatened species of flora and 12 threatened species of fauna, including the Squirrel Glider.

Since the northern section of Link Road Forest has even higher biodiversity value with two powerful owl nests and evidence of visiting swift parrots, I support Council writing to the NSW Government to request that the high biodiversity of this forest is recognised.

The resolution also found that development of "key habitats for threatened species and biodiversity corridors are to be avoided" and I support this view.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this matter, and thank you to Council for recognising the importance of Link Road Forest in supporting these threatened species.

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Let’s keep the momentum going—every submission counts!

Swift Parrot Photo: Mick Roderick courtesy of Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council