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Court clears way for Kosciuszko post-bushfire horse removal
The NSW Land and Environment Court has ruled the urgent removal of feral horses from important fragile conservation areas in northern Kosciuszko National Park can proceed.
Feral horses in the NSW Land and Environment Court
The State of New South Wales has been challenged by The Snowy Mountains Brumby Sustainability & Management Group Incorporated (SMBSMGI) in the Land and Environment Court over the planned trap and removal (including rehoming) of some horses from important...
A giant frog, freezing winds and a song for ‘Brumby John’
Reclaim Kosci volunteers hit the campaign hustings with big smiles during the Eden-Monaro by-election.
FOI reveals feral horse numbers exploding faster than ever in Kosciuszko
There’s no denying the truth. Figures released today under FOI reiterate the fact Kosciuszko horse numbers are climbing, and a solution is desperately needed. The new figures, obtained by Reclaim Kosci under NSW Freedom of Information laws, show that the feral horse...
Eden-Monaro candidates reveal position on feral horses
As the Eden-Monaro federal by-election looms, candidates in the July 4 poll have declared their stance on the Kosciuszko feral horse problem, in a report card commissioned by Reclaim Kosci. Kosciuszko National Park sits entirely within the electorate of Eden-Monaro....
High country mayor takes on feral horse supporters
“We’re talking about an animal that’s in a different environment than it should be, and it should be removed.” These were the strong, simple words from Councillor Peter Roper, Mayor of Victoria’s Alpine Shire Council and a fifth-generation member of a famous High...
Media releases
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Court clears way for Kosciuszko post-bushfire horse removal
The NSW Land and Environment Court has ruled the urgent removal of feral horses from important fragile conservation areas in northern Kosciuszko National Park can proceed.
FOI reveals feral horse numbers exploding faster than ever in Kosciuszko
There’s no denying the truth. Figures released today under FOI reiterate the fact Kosciuszko horse numbers are climbing, and a solution is desperately needed. The new figures, obtained by Reclaim Kosci under NSW Freedom of Information laws, show that the feral horse...
Eden-Monaro candidates reveal position on feral horses
As the Eden-Monaro federal by-election looms, candidates in the July 4 poll have declared their stance on the Kosciuszko feral horse problem, in a report card commissioned by Reclaim Kosci. Kosciuszko National Park sits entirely within the electorate of Eden-Monaro....
High country mayor takes on feral horse supporters
“We’re talking about an animal that’s in a different environment than it should be, and it should be removed.” These were the strong, simple words from Councillor Peter Roper, Mayor of Victoria’s Alpine Shire Council and a fifth-generation member of a famous High...
Poll shows Eden-Monaro voters want action on feral horses
A new poll of Eden-Monaro voters released today has found that most people want feral horses removed from Kosciuszko National Park, where horse numbers have tripled in the past five years. Ahead of the July 4 by-election, an independent poll asked 643 Eden-Monaro...
Time’s up for feral horse law
Today’s two-year anniversary of the passing into law of the NSW government’s damaging brumby protection bill has seen horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park rise to their highest level yet. Reclaim Kosci marked the occasion by reiterating their call for the repeal...
Stories from Kosci
A giant frog, freezing winds and a song for ‘Brumby John’
Reclaim Kosci volunteers hit the campaign hustings with big smiles during the Eden-Monaro by-election.
Courts rule Parks Victoria should proceed with horse removal
Kosciuszko's Victorian neighbour, the Alpine National Park, has been the subject of both Federal and Supreme court cases this month. Parks Victoria was taken to court over the implementation of their Feral Horse Strategic Action Plan 2018-2021. Both court...
Feral horse control is needed in the Australian Alps
The "save-the-brumby" debate has kicked off again recently and I've been asked a bit what's the sitch is so I thought I'd share some perspective. I've tried to summarise the scientific part (the political gets messy). As a horse rider and lover of nearly 20 years I...
Imagine this
Close your eyes. It’s a moonlit night in our beautiful Kosciuszko National Park, a jewel of our natural heritage…
Wild hooves muddy my waters
A lot has been written about the ‘majestic brumbies’ of Kosciuszko, but why hasn’t more been written about the incredible native animals that have called this place home for millions of years?
Kosciuszko: Post 2020 fire responses
In January 2020 severe bushfires burnt parts of Kosciuszko National Park impacting its National Heritage listed catchment wetlands, fauna and flora values. The fires also impacted part of Cabramurra, Mt Selwyn ski resort, Snowy 2 engineering equipment and historic...
Events
Environment Exchange: Horses in Kosciuszko National Park
WHERE: Conservation Council ACT Region, Unit 14/ 26 Barry Drive, Ground Floor of Lena Karmel Lodge WHEN: 12:00 Noon – 2:00PM Tuesday 19 November 2019 Please join the ACT Conservation Council for a robust and lively discussion on feral horses in Kosciuszko National...
Save Kosci petition protest and debate in Sydney!
IT'S A PARK, NOT A PADDOCK! Join us on Thursday, August 22 when the NSW Parliament debates the impacts of feral horses on Kosciuszko National Park. More than 12,000 people signed the petition calling for this debate and it’s now going to happen! The Parliament will...
Wildlife at the Watering Hole talk
Feral horse myths and misconceptions – when the push for environmental protecting becomes a culture war.
Underfrog screening – Sydney
Come and watch the Underfrog documentary about the feral horses issue in Kosciuszko National Park.
Underfrog film screening – ANU premier screening
Reclaim Kosci and the ANU environment collective are hosting the ACT premier of the Underfrog documentary in a night about the feral horses issue in Kosciuszko National Park.
Narjong (water) Healing Ceremony
This is an open invitation to all people who care about our waterways and catchments to attend a traditional water healing ceremony by senior lore men led by Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison. When: March 3 2019. Where: Cooinbul Hut, Kosciuszko National Park. We will be...
Supporting Reclaim Kosci
Reclaim Kosci is led by the Invasive Species Council and was founded by the Invasive Species Council, National Parks Association of the ACT, National Parks Association of NSW, Colong Foundation for Wilderness and the Nature Conservation Council of NSW.
