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New Report Calls for Major Improvements for the Solitary Islands Marine Park

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A major new report into NSW’s Solitary Islands Marine Park (NSW SIMP) confirms the national significance of this subtropical biodiversity hotspot, while recommending significant improvements to the management of the Marine Park to keep pace with growing challenges to its’ condition and values.

The report, authored by marine scientist Iain Watt, Solitary Islands Marine Park: Safeguarding a Unique Marine Protected Area has been prepared by the National Parks Association of NSW under a grant from the City of Coffs Harbour.

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Topographic Maps of NSW 2022 Series

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Bob Snedden, NPA Member, Milton Branch 

The defining feature of topographic maps are the presentation of the form of the landscape topography via the contour lines. Along with this are the vertical and horizontal grid coordinates for the ‘Grid References’ and ‘GPS positioning’. The current 2022 Series fail to do this, rendering the maps unfit for purpose and therefore presenting something of a risk to the user. Those who rely on accurate landform information e.g. Rural Fire Service, NSW NPWS and bushwalkers will be directly affected. After examining 20 maps in the 2022 series covering the south coast region, from one outlet all were found to be similarly deficient. 

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NSW must follow Victoria’s lead on ending native forestry logging by the end of the year

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National Parks Association President Dr Grahame Douglas welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to accelerate shutting down public native forestry by the end of 2023, drastically moving forward the original deadline of 2030.

‘It’s a relief to see a State Government acknowledging that we are running out of time to protect our last remaining forests and forest dependant fauna. Now’s the time for the NSW Government to follow suit and end the logging that is driving our forests and unique wildlife to extinction’ said Dr Douglas.

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Parsley Bay – an eastern suburbs gem under threat

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Nicole McMahon, NPA member

In this article I would like to acknowledge The Traditional owners being the Gadigal and Birrabirragal people.

For the past 5 years, I have enjoyed learning and making lifelong friendships with fantastic people as a Bushcare volunteer for Woollahra Council at Parsley Bay and a Sydney-based NPA member.

Parsley Bay is one of my favourite places, and a treasured spot in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. A place of many celebrations, gatherings, picnics, and beach activity, where children play and laugh and have many great adventures. It is a much-loved area by the whole community.

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