Priority conservation area under threat! Help us stop clay mining and brick production in the Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy, just 2 hours from Cape Town.
The Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy is 13,549 hectares of diverse wild life, bird species and unique veld with stunning views of the Langeberg and Rooiberg mountains. The scenic beauty of the area is one of the key attractions for tourists visiting historical Robertson and it was identified as a top priority for conservation by the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme (SKEP), the WWF initiated Lesley Hill Succulent Karoo Trust and the National Protected Area Expansion Strategy.
But this critical biodiverse area is under threat and the authorities are allowing this to happen! Situated just 14 km outside Robertson and 700 meters north east of the R60 on the farm of Gannaboschvlakte 51 is a planned site for clay mining and brick production. Clay resources will be extracted from the property using open pit mining techniques and the brick making facility will be situated on the same premises.
The proposed method of brick production causes severe air and dust pollution and has been banned from certain countries since 2003. The intended brickmaking process will burn 6 tonnes of coal per hour, totalling 12,000 tonnes per year effecting not just the health of people, but also the quality of crops farmed in the area. The production of bricks will require 4,000 litres of water per hour in a time where our scarce water resources need to be considered with extreme caution.
And what will the impact be of dust and smog on guest accommodation, wedding venues and the surrounding farms that provide sustainable jobs for the area?
Help us to stop the devastating effects of clay mining and brick production in the Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy by signing this petition online or follow us on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/rooibergbreederiverconservancy/
You can also register as an interested and affected party by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Mention your name, postal address and that you would like to register as Interested and Affected Party on the proposed Robertson Bakstene Brick Making Facility. Register your objection before 10 March 2017 and join the growing public outcry against these detrimental activities.
The Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy is registered with Cape Nature and covers the region from Goreeshoogte outside Robertson to the Nuy Valley including the Langeberg and Rooiberg Mountains, and the Breede River to the south.
Updates
April 16, 2017
I just spent the morning looking at the maps again and it honestly makes my head spin how they could even consider putting a brick kiln right there in the middle of all that biodiversity. The authorities are still being completely silent which is honestly the most frustrating part of this whole process because they act like if they ignore the emails for long enough we will just go away. I keep thinking about the coal dust and the crops and I swear I am not going to let this go until someone actually answers me.
Reached 100 supporters
March 8, 2017
64 Comments
This type of industry is totally inappropriate in this area. Greed and exploitation ruining the environment again! A conservancy should be conserved and protected not polluted!
The environmental impact is vast as well as the impact on the aesthetics of the landscape in a wine region which relies heavily on tourism for its income.
Bricks as building material should be discontinued as there are alternative materials and techniques that does not destroy nature in the process.
As a regular guest and former resident to that valley, and the farm specifically, the idea of a brick farm belching toxic smoke is unacceptable. To imagine the applicants are people who have lived in that clean eco zone all their lives, it is disgusting that they would eve entertain the idea of damaging the ecology of that valley in such a way. These people already are financially secure, this brick farm is a greedy move, and not in the interest of the environment of their neighbours.
We do FRUIT farming, VINEYARDS for very special wines, and love our TOURISTS who love our tranquil, peaceful and beautiful area!!!
No mine, negative for our beautiful nature!
Once again this sort of development is only focused on financial gain without taking the environment into consideration. This can only mean devastation to the surroundings and farmers.
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Priority conservation area under threat! Help us stop clay mining and brick production in the Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy, just 2 hours from Cape Town.
The Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy is 13,549 hectares of diverse wild life, bird species and unique veld with stunning views of the Langeberg and Rooiberg mountains. The scenic beauty of the area is one of the key attractions for tourists visiting historical Robertson and it was identified as a top priority for conservation by the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme (SKEP), the WWF initiated Lesley Hill Succulent Karoo Trust and the National Protected Area Expansion Strategy.
But this critical biodiverse area is under threat and the authorities are allowing this to happen! Situated just 14 km outside Robertson and 700 meters north east of the R60 on the farm of Gannaboschvlakte 51 is a planned site for clay mining and brick production. Clay resources will be extracted from the property using open pit mining techniques and the brick making facility will be situated on the same premises.
The proposed method of brick production causes severe air and dust pollution and has been banned from certain countries since 2003. The intended brickmaking process will burn 6 tonnes of coal per hour, totalling 12,000 tonnes per year effecting not just the health of people, but also the quality of crops farmed in the area. The production of bricks will require 4,000 litres of water per hour in a time where our scarce water resources need to be considered with extreme caution.
And what will the impact be of dust and smog on guest accommodation, wedding venues and the surrounding farms that provide sustainable jobs for the area?
Help us to stop the devastating effects of clay mining and brick production in the Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy by signing this petition online or follow us on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/rooibergbreederiverconservancy/
You can also register as an interested and affected party by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Mention your name, postal address and that you would like to register as Interested and Affected Party on the proposed Robertson Bakstene Brick Making Facility. Register your objection before 10 March 2017 and join the growing public outcry against these detrimental activities.
The Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy is registered with Cape Nature and covers the region from Goreeshoogte outside Robertson to the Nuy Valley including the Langeberg and Rooiberg Mountains, and the Breede River to the south.
Updates
April 16, 2017
I just spent the morning looking at the maps again and it honestly makes my head spin how they could even consider putting a brick kiln right there in the middle of all that biodiversity. The authorities are still being completely silent which is honestly the most frustrating part of this whole process because they act like if they ignore the emails for long enough we will just go away. I keep thinking about the coal dust and the crops and I swear I am not going to let this go until someone actually answers me.
Reached 100 supporters
March 8, 2017
64 Comments
Stop the proposed mining, it threatens jobs, the enviromemt and will polute the air, soils and water.
This type of industry is totally inappropriate in this area. Greed and exploitation ruining the environment again! A conservancy should be conserved and protected not polluted!
The environmental impact is vast as well as the impact on the aesthetics of the landscape in a wine region which relies heavily on tourism for its income.
Bricks as building material should be discontinued as there are alternative materials and techniques that does not destroy nature in the process.
As a regular guest and former resident to that valley, and the farm specifically, the idea of a brick farm belching toxic smoke is unacceptable. To imagine the applicants are people who have lived in that clean eco zone all their lives, it is disgusting that they would eve entertain the idea of damaging the ecology of that valley in such a way. These people already are financially secure, this brick farm is a greedy move, and not in the interest of the environment of their neighbours.
We do FRUIT farming, VINEYARDS for very special wines, and love our TOURISTS who love our tranquil, peaceful and beautiful area!!!
No mine, negative for our beautiful nature!
Once again this sort of development is only focused on financial gain without taking the environment into consideration. This can only mean devastation to the surroundings and farmers.
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