... for its abundant mammals, rich bird and reptile fauna, unique and valuable assemblage of subterranean animals, and valuable vegetation communities. It is considered by many to be a priceless jewel in our natural heritage. The fragility of the habitat on Barrow Island is preserved only by its isolation which will indisputably come to an end if the current cautious low-key WAPET ... the community and has only selected a location after exhaustive study and evaluation work showed that there are no economically viable and environmentally acceptable alternatives. They have chosen to develop a...

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