Hundreds of people from all over the world have joined Warwick resident Lyn Prowse-Bishop in protesting against the impacts that the proposed Cherrabah Resort expansion may have on the endangered spotted-tailed quoll.
Mrs Prowse-Bishop said already more than 430 people, including residents of Poland, France, UK and Germany, have signed the online petition, yet for some reason, not many
locals have jumped on board to help save the endangered
species.
The development application has been approved by the Southern Downs Regional Council and is now awaiting a decision by the Federal
Government.
“The main reason I did an online petition was that I felt that this type of issue has global ramifications,” she said.
“If further changes happen at Cherrabah, there would be detrimental effects on the endangered spotted-tailed quoll.
“Our job is to make sure that everyone gets a fair go. We have a global responsibility.
“They (quolls) add something to the experience of
living in a rural setting. They do contribute to the biodiversity of our region and that biodiversity is so important.”
Mrs Prowse-Bishop has a target of 10,000 signatures and is hoping local residents would show their support for the
animal.
Wildlife Queensland campaigns and policy manager Des Boyland said the organisation had alerted the Federal Government about their “major concerns” in relation to the proposed Cherrabah expansion.
“Wildlife Queensland is certainly opposed to the development,” he said.
Not only is the petition available online at bit.ly/stquolls but Mrs Prowse-Bishop would like local businesses to put on display hard copies of the petition.
If interested, please contact her on 0417 648 172.
Story: Rebecca Brown
