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The battle over Australia's brumbies intensifies in a clash of culture, colonialism and conservation
2 years, 10 months ago

The battle over Australia's brumbies intensifies in a clash of culture, colonialism and conservation

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Paul Hardey has seen the fight over the high country's horses turn feral. Internal NPWS documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws describe a "history of direct threats and intimidation" and list some of the messages sent to parks staff: "Do the right thing or suffer the consequences" "What goes around… comes around" "You'll be shamed – not a nice …

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Thousands of brumbies to be culled as Kosciuszko National Park plan finalised
3 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of brumbies to be culled as Kosciuszko National Park plan finalised

ABC  

The New South Wales government has finalised its wild horse management plan that will see thousands of brumbies removed from Kosciuszko National Park. Key points: Authorities will work to decrease Kosciuszko National Park's brumby population by more than three quarters by 2027 Conservationists have welcomed the plan but say numbers should never have been allowed to rise so high Monaro …

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Wild horses near Lithgow captured to control feral population in Newnes State Forest
3 years, 2 months ago

Wild horses near Lithgow captured to control feral population in Newnes State Forest

ABC  

A mob of brumbies roaming the Central Tablelands of New South Wales has ecologists and horse enthusiasts divided, and how they got there remains a mystery. Key points: A growing number of brumbies have been identified near Lithgow An operation to capture and rehome the animals recently trapped 12 horses Many believe the horses are from the Snowy Mountains and …

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The battle over brumbies
3 years, 4 months ago

The battle over brumbies

ABC  

The brumbies of Kosciuszko National Park have been the cause of division and debate for decades. "They're absolutely beautiful creatures, but I don't think that's got anything to do with the fact that they shouldn't be allowed in our fragile high country," she says. "It came up with a suggestion that a population of about 600 horses could be retained …

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Kosciuszko National Park brumbies causing 'abhorrent' damage, says Indigenous river guide
4 years, 6 months ago

Kosciuszko National Park brumbies causing 'abhorrent' damage, says Indigenous river guide

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When Richard Swain describes the condition of Kosciuszko National Park, he uses words like "disgusting", "disrespectful" and "a mess". Key points: The NSW Government passed legislation in 2018 protecting brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park from culling In sensitive parts of the park, they're to be trapped and then rehomed Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the current "balanced" approach keeps both …

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Brumbies in NSW National Parks pose a bigger problem not addressed by feral animal cull
4 years, 10 months ago

Brumbies in NSW National Parks pose a bigger problem not addressed by feral animal cull

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Fears that wild horses roaming a New South Wales national park could be targeted in a massive aerial culling program have been allayed, but what should be done with the brumbies remains a sticking point for government agencies and animal advocates. Key points: Brumbies have so far been excluded from a mass cull of feral animals across New South Wales …

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