NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, in recognising the great state wealth that the Hunter region produces, says we deserve a greater share (Newcastle Herald, 18/6).
The Hunter Botanical Gardens at Heatherbrae is a moot case in point. Farming, mining and urban development have had dramatic effects on the ecology of our region, and the gardens play an important role in conserving our plant heritage, including growing rare plants for the state government's Save Our Species program.
