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4 Corners ‘Feral’ reveals urgent action needed on horses
Feral horse investigation by Four Corners reveals need for the NSW Government to get on with the task of rapidly removing feral horses from Kosciuszko and show zero tolerance for any attempts to sabotage control efforts.
Kosci horse plan adopted: time for action
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...
Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage
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 increase areas of...
Media releases
For more media releases about this subject, also view media releases by the Invasive Species Council.
4 Corners ‘Feral’ reveals urgent action needed on horses
Feral horse investigation by Four Corners reveals need for the NSW Government to get on with the task of rapidly removing feral horses from Kosciuszko and show zero tolerance for any attempts to sabotage control efforts.
Kosci horse plan adopted: time for action
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...
Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage
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 increase areas of...
Kosci blog
Counting horses in Kosciuszko: a critique of the ‘independent’ survey
How did the ‘independent survey’ of feral horse numbers conducted by brumby advocates measure up as a survey method? Should it replace the Distance Sampling method currently used by the NSW government?
The moss gatherers
Sphagnum – the miracle moss. The gathering of sphagnum moss was one of those small and little-known industries that emerged during wartime.
Silencing the community voice on horses
When the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act was passed by the NSW Parliament in 2018, it was touted by the NSW government as a way of being more inclusive of community voices. Here we take a closer look to see whether community views are being properly aired and...
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.
Reclaim Kosci represents a broad consortium of individuals and organisations that love Kosciuszko National Park and seek to protect it from the impacts of feral horses.
Reclaim Kosci respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work and learn. We pay respect to elders past, present and future, and recognise the continuing connection of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land, water and culture.