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The University of Adelaide proposes to develop a part (63ha) of Glenthorne Farm (208ha) in the southern suburbs of Adelaide to establish a Trust Fund to support research and on-ground works for decades to deliver a 100-year restoration project across the Mt Lofty region (in all 150,000ha of agricultural land need to be transformed back to native habitat etc). This is a key initiative addressing the state government’s ‘no species loss’ philosophy. Around 30 staff would be employed, more than half would be research staff. It will benefit terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems (reducing runoff from land) etc. See www.adelaide.edu.au/woodland-recovery/ if you want more details on the University’s proposal.

At present there is a push by two local groups backed by the local media to prevent housing on the Farm. If you support the university’s woodland recovery initiative then please see the web pages below and vote yes to the question proposed. This poll is all about creating a perception that no-one wants the housing or the Woodland Recovery Initiative and its outcome may sway politicians to reject the University’s proposal.

Select “yes” on the Guardian Messenger’s online poll (just under the main headline section) to support the Woodland Recovery Initiative for Glenthorne.

http://guardian-messenger.whereilive.com.au/

Written by Paul Dalby on 22 March 2009