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It seems the Geyikbeyiri climbing area (aka Antalya) is under threat from mining. 


Open letter to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız and to the President of Mining Affairs Sadi Civelekoğlu

   On 04.12.2014 mining exploration permit nr 21400418 was issued for the rocks of Geyikbayırı, a sport climbing area that is currently among the top 10 most important and popular climbing areas of the world attracting over 10.000 visitors a year. Over the last 15 years more than 1000 routes where opened on these rocks and the climbing area has been declared an eco tourism area with a significant contribution to winter tourism.

   Mining exploration would cause irrevocable damage to the rocks resulting in the closing down of the climbing area.

   The chosen area is also home to a major water source, the starting point of the Lycian Way, borders a nature reserve and is thus not suited for mining activities.

 I demand the cancellation of mining exploration permit nr 21400418.

Petition here