Plans to operate 1000 coal-seam gas wells in the Northern Rivers are sparking concerns about the possible impact on other industries.
Metgasco estimates it will need supplies from about 1000 wells to meet predictions of a $2 billion-dollar boost to the local economy over 20 years.
Michael McNamara, from the Lock the Gate Alliance, says the region's tourism and agriculture industries are already worth more.
He says they should not be put at risk.
"When Metgasco talk about a thousand wells, you're not talking about tucked away in out-of-the-way places and not seen," Mr McNamara said.
"When they fully develop a gas field to production, they need wells about every 500 to 750 metres in every direction.
"It looks like a lace tablecloth.
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