by Candice Bartlett | Feb 22, 2022 | Latest news, Media releases
The Invasive Species Council, host of the Reclaim Kosci campaign, has issued the following statement in response to ABC TV Four Corners “Feral” episode that aired on Monday night: “The NSW Government must get on with the task of rapidly removing...
by Candice Bartlett | Nov 24, 2021 | Latest news, Media releases
Today NSW environment minister Matt Kean adopted a feral horse plan for Kosciuszko National Park that promises a significant reduction in feral horses, but leaves one third of the park overrun by this damaging invasive animal. “We congratulate NSW environment minister...
by Candice Bartlett | Oct 1, 2021 | Latest news, Media releases
The NSW Government’s draft Kosciuszko feral horse plan released today has promised a significant reduction in feral horses in the park, but also locks in damage to key areas in one of Australia ‘s favourite national parks. “The new draft plan aims to...
by ISC Staff | Jul 19, 2021 | Latest news, Media releases
Documents obtained through NSW freedom of information laws confirm the NSW government ignored advice on feral horse removal in Kosciuszko National Park following the devastating bushfires of 2019/20. “Heavily redacted information released to the Reclaim Kosci...
by Candice Bartlett | Jun 7, 2021 | Latest news, Media releases
The three-year anniversary of the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act has left John Barilaro’s promise to solve Kosciuszko’s feral horse problem within two to three years unfulfilled while a growing horse population continues to damage the national park. “Deputy...
by ISC Staff | May 20, 2021 | Latest news, Media releases
A 20-year analysis of feral horse counts in Kosciuszko National Park provides compelling evidence NSW’s so-called ‘horse removal program’ has been an abysmal failure and without decisive action the population will continue to grow and suffer needlessly. The analysis,...