All are invited to the launch of Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch incorporated, featuring a free seminar ‘Wildlife crossings, road safety and biodiversity’. Renowned ecologist and road ecology expert Prof. Darryl Jones will share insights on helping people and wildlife coexist. The author of A Clouded Leopard in the Middle of the Road, Jones has written more than 200 publications on wildlife and roads and is an expert in designing safe wildlife crossings. Listen, ask questions, network and grab a discounted copy of his book! When: 2-4pm August 31 Where: Ray Bradfield Room Castlemaine (between IGA carpark and Victory Park) RSVP essential: mountalexanderwildlifewatch@gmail.com
Ken Smith, Newstead
Maybe if the Broiler Farm (‘Push back on industrial broiler farm’, Castlemaine Mail, August 15) was to object to the ‘Pie in the sky’ Rail Trail it may be seen differently. The Rail Trail quoted 157 new jobs and income of $44 million. Can these figures be substantiated? There were no details provided by the Rail Trail Group and the exorbitant expense of creating the Rail Trail through 50 kilometres of old railway lines, bridges and road crossings will be millions of dollars to complete providing for a select few bike riders and walkers.
Whereas the Broiler Farm will create local jobs, supply the food chain, transportation and will run a good operation based on their current processes and business practices.
