Recreation policies State Forests and NPWS Kosciuszko
Submitted: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 20:23
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Black Stump
Gday all,
As these concern any traveller, explorer, adventurer in Australia here are some important links.
State forests of NSW have released a new draft
Recreation Policy. It actually recognises as a legitimate recreational use using the trail system in the bush and 4wd's and horses etc etc. You can read it and send your comments to SFNSW here ->
http://www.forest.nsw.gov.au/policy/forestry/recreation/default.asp
NPWS have released a draft Plan of management for
Kosciuszko National Park. From my first read (260 pgs!) it doesn't look good as the majority (all?) of
trails will be for use by the NPWS only - their very own management
trails system - NO PUBLIC ACCESS - or closed for rehabilitation.
If you want to have your say on why this is exluding you, you must do so now by making a submission!
You can download the POM and read other info on it here ->
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/Review+of+the+plan+of+management+for+Kosciuszko+National+Park
Other links:
ORP web site:
http://www.orp.org.au
4wd nsw and act:
http://www.4wd.org.au
Black Stump.
Reply By: Rob W. - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 10:17
Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 10:17
colin,
you can sell yours if you want, but I ain,t sellin
mine.
Too many people seem to have a "defeatist" attitude.
We MUST stand together and fight these closures, through your local 4WD clubs, contacting local and relevant state MP,s & NPWS. Let them know that we won't cop it. We are involved in a legitimate recreational activity that has many benefits to communities in the areas we "explore" .
I will be responding to the state forests and the NPWS documents and I encourage others to have a look at them and let them know what you think.
Sure we can do nothing........but the only 4WDing you'll be doing is negotiating the speed humps in the city...minus bullbars.
Regards
Rob
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Follow Up By: Black Stump - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 11:20
Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 11:20
Rob is spot on. We must be
united and stand up for ourselves. We should all make individual submissions in addition to the club and association submissions. It is important that everyone responds to these plans of management...to do nothing and lay down quietly is being DEFEATIST and plays right into the hands of those that want to lock up the parks.
We must fight which means we must make an EFFORT.
....and I a'int selling my 4wd either!!
regards
Black Stump.
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