Author: ABAAdmin1842

Wild Lands, Wild Horses – docu on American wild horses

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Wildlife photographers Jamie Baldanza and Deb Lee Carson, join forces to document and interview scientists, ranchers, government officials, and wildlife advocates on the uncertain future of America’s wild horses. Wild Lands Wild Horses seeks to save America’s iconic western heritage and offer solutions that will work for all special interest groups involved in public lands. WLWH seeks to raise awareness about the 45,000 wild horses in need of adoptive homes and their ongoing need to stay on range. This groundbreaking docuseries has already won multiple film festival awards including: Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, Awareness Festival, LA Femme International Film Festival,… Continue reading

ABA writes to Parks Vic Board re planned shooting of Barmah Brumbies

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25-May-2021 To: Mr. Jeff Floyd (Chair), the Board of Parks VictoriaVia: mo**********@pa***.au*******@pa***.auCC: Mathew Jackson, CEOof Parks VictoriaVia: mo**********@pa***.au*******@pa***.auCc:John Bradley, Secretary of DE*******************@de***.auCC:Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, environment Minister, li************@pa********.au Dear Mr. Jeff Floyd, The Australian Brumby Alliance (ABA) is extremely concerned to hear that the planned rehoming of 100-120 Brumby “removals” from Barmah National Park in this financial year will not go ahead. Instead, with rehomers already waiting to collectand offer the highly valued 100-120 sentient, heritage Barmah Brumbies the chance of a new life, we hear that they are to be shot. This unjustifiable loss of life is unacceptable, not only… Continue reading

Unsubstantiated and Devisive Social Media Against ABA Members

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The Australian Brumby Alliance has been made aware of some comments on multiple social media posts attacking ABA member groups. The ABA stands in solidarity with our member groups and asks for the aggressive social media commentary to stop, it is NOT an official forum, all comments are unproven and pure speculation. The ABA will not legitimise any unsubstantiated comments or personal attacks therefore we will not comment on specific baseless claims posted on an unofficial forum. The ABA will, however, invite anyone with issues or spurious claims against the ABA or our members, to contact us formally so that… Continue reading

5 May Melbourne Rally Packs a Petition Punch !

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MPs and a passionate crowd stood up for Victoria’s Alpine Brumbies, protesting against the planned cull by Parks Victoria. Here are some highlights. Bev McAurthur MP, Member for Western Victoria Speaking out for Victorian Brumbies and the need for legislation to protect them. Video by Ginny Imhoff Bill Tilley MLA, Member for Benambra Speaking out to protect our Heritage Brumbies video by Ginny Imhoff Video of Wendy Lovell MP, Member for Northern Victoria supporting Barmah Brumbies Continue reading

Bev McArthur MP – Member for Western Victoria is in Barmah, Victoria.

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Yesterday, I was pleased to join passionate advocates at the Barmah rally to save our iconic heritage brumbies. The impressive and well attended event highlighted the dedication from locals and Victorians across the state, who are committed to preserving these beautiful creatures. The Andrews government plans to shoot 100 Barmah brumbies, steamrolling the desperate community who have offered the government countless alternatives. This is just the beginning, Yorta Yorta and Parks Victoria want all wild horses removed from the forest. No doubt, all visitors as well! It was a great opportunity to speak with attendees about the Victorian government’s ignorance… Continue reading