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Beyond economic concerns, the community is deeply worried about environmental impacts. The region is home to protected species like the wedge-tail eagle, which risk being harmed by the turbines. Farmers are also concerned about the potential for chemical pollution, noise, and visual intrusion that could severely impact their land and the local ecosystem. Jones highlights that the region’s identity is intertwined with its natural environment, supporting not only agriculture but also sectors like firefighting, veteran support initiatives, and space research that depend on the area's dark skies and unspoiled landscape.