Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 13:49
no simon that i know of.
I guess I'd rather be there to support the creation of a National
Park, even if it means no acess for humans, only beacause it would be nice for the creatures to have a bit of privacy from us grumbling about in our trucks.
There are altenatives to national parks, areas can be made into "reserves" which means you can still 4wd, trail bike, horse ride etc. Recently the area over our back fence was proposed as a national
park by some greenies. (Black Bulga adjoining Barringtons)The community loved the idea of protecting it from further logging, especially after seeing the proposed logging plans (amazing what they think is "sustainable" forestry these days!).
However, most of us use the area recreationally.
After getting all the 4wd and horse riding people together, a submission was made from the commmunity to the government to have the area classed as a reserve.
Bob Carr granted this and we can now look forward to a beautiful area protected, yet still able to access. After all, most 4wders would be out there to enjoy it, not tear it up!!!!!
Maybe if its not to late those folks at the
otways could look at having a section classed as reserve so they can still play about.
It is a huge effort to get these areas protected and it would be a shame for recreational users and those wishing to create protected areas be opposite forces when they could work together to see more of our beautiful forests protected !
jo
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