i am keen observer of whats happening in the Gemfields, as we will be there in June/July for an extended stay this year.
One facebook page i belong to has an article about local grazing lease's clearing some designated prospecting areas with large dozers. No trees to be seen at Graves Hill fossicking area, also talk of other very popular fossicking areas being cleared as well.
my plan was to camp at Graves Hill for a while and scratch around for some colour, now I will have a look at the area first, probably head to Glenalva instead.
There is also talk of the native Title issues being resolved so claim applications are quicker to process,,
Anakie Gem show is an impressive event, hope the land clearing doesn't affect the tourist trade,
One facebook page i belong to has an article about local grazing lease's clearing some designated prospecting areas with large dozers. No trees to be seen at Graves Hill fossicking area, also talk of other very popular fossicking areas being cleared as well.
my plan was to camp at Graves Hill for a while and scratch around for some colour, now I will have a look at the area first, probably head to Glenalva instead.
There is also talk of the native Title issues being resolved so claim applications are quicker to process,,
Anakie Gem show is an impressive event, hope the land clearing doesn't affect the tourist trade,