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Draft pest animal management paper released by NSW Natural Resource Commission

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The NSW Natural Resource Commission has just released a draft report, Shared Problem, Shared Solutions on pest animal issues in NSW.  The report was produced at the request of the Premier of NSW to undertake an independent, state-wide review of pest animal management in NSW. The public is now invited to provide feedback on the draft report before finalization of the recommendations by the end of June 2016. What implications this wider review will have on wild horse management in the Kosciusko National Park is unclear at present but it is likely that any reforms emerging from the state-wide review… Continue reading

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March 2016 ABA Newsletter OUT NOW !!

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The March Brumby Bridges is now available to view or download. Inside this Issue…..  President’s Chat  ABA Committee Changes  NSW Pest Animal Draft Report  ABA Information Papers  Member News  Honoring Clive Edwards, SMBUG  About Tarpans  What is a Wild Horse?   Visit ABA Newsletter or click: Brumby Bridges March2016   Continue reading

Draft KNP Wild Horse Management Plan delayed (again) to an unknown future date

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NSW National Parks and Wildlife have advised that: “During the consultation phase with key stakeholders many issues were brought up which needed to be considered from a range of perspectives. NPWS is taking the time to thoroughly explore these issues to make the draft plan comprehensive and evidence-based. This is to help ensure the best draft is presented for exhibition as soon as possible. At that time everyone will be encouraged to provide further feedback.” However, no revised timing for the Review process has been given, leaving the Review still in limbo. For more info, read the full Stakeholder Update:… Continue reading

Brumbies feature on cover of Australian Geographic Magazine

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The Australian Geographic celebrated their special 30th anniversary issue (Jan/Feb 2016) with their pick of Australia’s top 30 conservation heroes. Brumbies on the front cover, entice readers to read “Historic icon, convenient resource or environmental vandal?” Amanda Burdon’s full story, which sensitively presents a range of Brumby opinions, may be on Australian Geographic’s website later this year. Until then, check out some great photos taken by Jason Edwards, who flew into some least accessible parts of Kosciuszko National Park to observe Australia’s wild horses, brumbies, on link: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2015/12/gallery-brumbies,-australias-wild-horses Continue reading

Pioneer of PZP in Wild Horses Dies at 75

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PZP has been used in fertility control programs in the United States since 1989.  Through the years, advances in PZP and other fertility control vaccines have improved delivery and efficacy making them a more viable alternative to lethal control methods. Jay Kirkpatrick was arguably the most influential person in the development of this humane method of controlling over abundant species. For the full article… Pioneer of PZP birth control in wild horses dies at 75 Continue reading