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Independent MP Joe McGirr calls for Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act to be scrapped
1 year, 10 months ago

Independent MP Joe McGirr calls for Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act to be scrapped

ABC  

The management of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park could become a key state election issue, with independent Member for Wagga Wagga Joe McGirr calling for the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act to be abolished. Key points: Dr McGirr says the bill is "muddying the waters" when it comes to efforts to reduce wild horse numbers in Kosciuszko A recent …

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Preventing wildfire with the Wild Horse Fire Brigade
2 years, 2 months ago

Preventing wildfire with the Wild Horse Fire Brigade

NPR  

Preventing wildfire with the Wild Horse Fire Brigade Enlarge this image toggle caption Michelle Gough Michelle Gough Like a growing number of people in the American West, naturalist William Simpson is intimately familiar with wildfire. Enlarge this image toggle caption Michelle Gough Michelle Gough Simpson says holding wild horses captive makes no sense, especially with today's hotter-burning megafires now killing …

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Brumby re-homing policy 'airy fairy' say volunteers removing wild horses from national parks
2 years, 11 months ago

Brumby re-homing policy 'airy fairy' say volunteers removing wild horses from national parks

ABC  

Volunteers wanting to remove and re-home more of Australia's wild horses from national parks are calling for more government support. Key points: Volunteers want support under state plans that prioritise wild horse re-homing A Berrigan organisation relies solely on volunteers and donations to re-home hundreds of horses Parks Victoria has received limited interest from re-homing applicants Both the New South …

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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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Chernobyl's toxic nuclear site presents a unique chance to protect biodiversity
3 years, 8 months ago

Chernobyl's toxic nuclear site presents a unique chance to protect biodiversity

Firstpost  

Since the disaster, elk, wolves and the stocky endangered breed of Przewalski’s wild horses native to Asia. Editor’s Note: Today is the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that took place on 26 April 1986 due to a flawed reactor design run by unqualified personnel. Down an overgrown country road, three startled wild horses with rugged coats and rigid …

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