The National Parks Association of NSW is calling on the NSW Government and transmission line operator Transgrid to remediate environmental damage to Kosciuszko National Park.
Read More “Transgrid inflicts massive permanent damage to Kosciuszko National Park”
A report produced by NPA and Wilderness Australia The Plan to Keep Logging the Great Koala National Park has exposed the depth of destructive logging taking place across several forests within the proposed GKNP right now, including Sheas Nob, Ingalba, and Orara East.
Previous analysis by the North East Forest Alliance has shown that since the Minns Government was elected, 7,185 hectares have already been logged within the GKNP assessment area. Additionally, 1,924 hectares are currently being logged, with another 3,469 hectares scheduled for the next six months. If delays continue,12,578 hectares could be destroyed, threatening the survival of one of the most important koala populations in NSW.
NPA CEO Gary Dunnett stated, “The Great Koala National Park proposal was designed around two basic principles: to protect as much as possible of the core Koala habitats and populations of the region; and to focus exclusively on existing National Parks and State Forests.
‘The reason for concentrating on public lands is that determining their future is the responsibility of the Premier of the day.
‘This report paints a stark picture of what this means for Premier Minns’ reputation- the longer he delays declaring the new park, the more koalas will be needlessly lost” concluded Mr Dunnett.
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Media Contact: NPA CEO Gary Dunnett (02) 9299 0000
In a letter sent to NSW Premier Chris Minns environmental groups are united: Only the full protection of 176,000-hectares of State Forest inside the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) will do. Any compromise fails Australia’s most iconic and endangered wildlife.
Read More “Environment groups are united on full protection for the Great Koala National Park”
What: Rallies at Coffs Harbour and Pennant Hills Sydney outside the offices of the Forestry Corporation.
When: Monday, 13th January, 10am
Where: Coffs Harbour, cnr of Park and Gordon Sts
Sydney: Cnr Castle Hill Rd and Cumberland Forest Way, West Pennant Hills
Why: Creating the Great Koala National Park has been an ALP promise since 2015. Almost 2 years after getting elected, the Minns government has completed their assessment of the park and identified an industry restructuring package but has still not announced their decision on the park boundaries.
Since they were elected, the rate of logging inside the park has increased compared to under the Coalition. More than 60%. The logging is continuing with new areas being opened up. How much longer will they let the promised Park be logged?
According to their own data the Minns Government has already logged the homes of 500 koalas and another 37 threatened species. This carnage has to stop now. These forests also hold the soils together, sequester and store carbon, act as natural water reservoirs and could provide boundless opportunities for recreation, education and appreciation.
31 groups have signed on to a letter to the NSW Government demanding they fulfill their promise to create a world class Great Koala National Park NOW
The statement, background and signatories can be found here.
National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) has welcomed the release of the Ecohealth scorecard for Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.
Read More “Ecological health assessment of Royal National Park “
The National Parks Association of NSW today welcomed the NSW Government’s proposal to reform nature laws, beginning with the Biodiversity Conservation Act and Local Land Services Act.
‘NPA is particularly pleased with the Government’s adoption of a ‘Nature Positive’ approach, a commitment to repair and restore natural systems rather than simply regulating their degradation. The report also forecasts solid improvements to the Biodiversity Conservation Act and Local Land Services Act’ stated NPA CEO Gary Dunnett.
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