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FOI documents reveal bushfire advice for Kosciuszko horses ignored
Documents obtained through 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.
Three years of a failed feral horse law
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...
Feral horse report confirms urgent action needed in Kosciuszko National Park
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,...
Media releases
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FOI documents reveal bushfire advice for Kosciuszko horses ignored
Documents obtained through 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.
Three years of a failed feral horse law
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...
Feral horse report confirms urgent action needed in Kosciuszko National Park
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,...
Kosci blog
What about the horses?
Science says that horses cause destruction. Whataboutism chooses to deny this fact by diversion. It says “let’s ignore the horse problem, because there’s another more important problem over there.”
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...
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.