The critically endangered Smoky mouse has been successfully reintroduced into the Nungatta Feral Predator-Free Area within South East Forest National Park. This marks a significant milestone for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and its partners, who aim to restore the park’s ecosystem and reinvigorate its biodiversity. PHOTO: Smoky mouse (Pseudomys fumeus) released […]
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Community Delivers Petition to Repeal Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act
Yesterday, March 27, at NSW Parliament House, a coalition comprising community members, and political representatives assembled to deliver a petition with over 11,000 signatures. The petition demands the repeal of the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018, with the Invasive Species Council (ISC) asserting it reflects growing environmental concern. According to parliamentary procedures, the significant […]
Kosciuszko National Park Brumby Numbers Close to Target According to Environment Minister
Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) is witnessing a significant reduction in its wild horse population, with numbers now estimated to be between 3,000 and 4,000, marking a substantial decrease from the 17,000 recorded a few years ago. This reduction aligns with the NSW government’s strategy to manage and protect the park’s fragile alpine environment by limiting […]
Aerial Shooting Temporarily Closes Parts of Kosciuszko National Park
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced the temporary closure of specific sections within Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) to facilitate aerial feral animal control operations. Affected areas include the Jagungal Wilderness Area east of Round Mountain Fire Trail and southwest of Happy Jacks Road between Monday March 3, and Friday […]