Map shows mining and farming conflict

By Michelle Harris
Updated November 1 2012 - 3:08pm, first published March 7 2012 - 12:15pm
CONFLICT: Upper Hunter thoroughbred breeders are concerned.
CONFLICT: Upper Hunter thoroughbred breeders are concerned.

NEW mapping shows the overlap between the Upper Hunter’s mineral resources and prime agricultural lands, with 12per cent of its coal resources and 14per cent of its coal seam gas lying beneath vineyards, farms and horse studs.

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