Tag: Kosciuszko National Park

ABA Press Release – Managing Wild Horses in Kosciuszko

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ABA Press Release 2-May-2016 MANAGING WILD HORSES IN KOSCIUSZKO     NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman invites community feedback on the Draft Wild Horse Management Plan for Kosciuszko National Park, released on Sunday 1st May 2016 (closing 8th July 2016) on link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/protectsnowies The plan claims that wild horses will always be part Kosciuszko National Park’s (KNP) cultural heritage, but then states it will reduce Wild Horse population from 6,000 to 600, or even 400. Our heritage Brumbies are already restricted to under half of KNP, which means people of differing views can already access KNP with, or without, Wild… Continue reading

Draft Wild Horse Management Plan for Kosciuszko National Park released

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At last the long awaited draft plan is now released and open for public comment until 8 July 2016.  A Media Release by the NSW Minister for the Environment states that it is intended to maintain a  permanent number of horses in the park with the aim of protected both the cultural and environmental heritage of the Park. However it is planned to reduced horse numbers from 6000 to appoximately 600 in the next 20 years. ABA notes in its own Press Release that :  “One wild fire will easily wipe out 600 Brumbies and result in the instant extinction… 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

December ABA Newsletter OUT NOW!

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The last Brumby Bridges for 2015 is now online:   December 2015 Brumby Bridges IN THIS ISSUE….. 3…..Australian National Heritage Charter 4…..Member News 4…..ABHR Showcase Brumby 0f the Year Awards 8…..KNP Wild Horse Management Plan Update 8….Blaming Brumbies in Queensland 8….2016 Australian Brumby Challenge   Continue reading