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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...
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.
Media releases
For more media releases about this subject, also view media releases by the Invasive Species Council.
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
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...
Events
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...
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.