Submission by Spencer Hitchen, Sunshine Beach

It is not just Koalas that depend on this habitat. The site is listed as “Area
of Biodiversity Significance” (see the below map).


RACV says “the proposal would enhance koala habitat by the removal of
frangipani vines”. We do not need to destroy habitat to remove weeds on
the site. The proposed development will bring more weeds in and further
fragment the habitat in the surrounding area.


The decision makers have all told me “We will lean from Grasstree Court
and make sure this doesn’t happen again.” Here I am writing a submission
to try to protect yet more crucial habitat that is designated for destruction.
We need to protect habitat if we want to save all of our unique species.
Let's protect this habitat and all habitat for the future of the planet and
future generations like me.


If what we are doing was working our Koalas & other threatened species
like the Glossy Black-Cockatoos would be thriving, not having their listing
upgraded.


Thank-you and I hope you listen to all the voices of the Community who
are asking our Council to protect what we all love.


Spencer Hitchen (12 Years)