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Kestrels on Hermione Perish: December 2009 Unhappily it has been reported that a group of overseas climbers moved the kestrel nest that was reported on Hermione (see below). Unfortunately as a result the chicks have died...
Voluntary Bird Ban:- Nesting birds on Hermione (17) at Barden's Lookout October 2009 There are reports that there is a
pair of Nankeen Kestrels nesting in the
cave three-quarter way up the above route. Anyone who has climbed this
route will have seen the
guano and bones littering the hole, which seems to have been abandoned
in recent years. It is probably best to stay off the route until nesting
season has ended (mid to late summer?). SRC makes submission to NPWS regarding Mount Scabby Nature Reserve September 2008 The SRC has compiled
a submission on the Draft Plan of Management for Mount
Scabby Nature Reserve.
SRC makes submission to Blue Mountains City Council regarding Mount York Reserve Draft Plan of Management March 2008 The SRC has compiled
a submission on the Draft Plan of Management for Mount
York Reserve. Dam Cliffs climbing area reopens December 2007 The NSW Department of Lands has issued a statement saying that the Dargan Dam area (better known to climbers as the Dam Cliffs) "...will now be open to the public for recreation following the successful resolution of risk and access issues.". The Railcorp gate at the turnoff from Chifley Rd is now open and access to the crag is as described in the Onsight Publishing "Blue Mountains Climbing" guide book. SRC makes submission to NPWS regarding Evans Crown Nature Reserve (Tarana) January 2007 The SRC has compiled
a submission on the Draft Plan of Management for Evans Crown
Nature Reserve, commonly known to climbers as Tarana. SRC recommences running club climbing trips July 2006 Following legal advice, the SRC committee has decided to recommence the running of club climbing trips. To support this, all members have been asked to sign a waiver as part of their club membership application, and the club has prepared a risk management document. Trip leaders and participants will have to adhere to the guidelines and procedures in this document. There are many legal implications involved in group participation in
a potentially risky activity such as rock climbing. Our legal advisor
has prepared a list of answers
to questions commonly asked on this matter. Further details on climbing trips are on the Club Trips page. Proposed Mount York (Blue Mountains) Plan of Management May 2006 Blue Mountains and Lithgow City Councils have appointed
Gondwana Consulting to prepare a Plan of Management for Mount York
Reserve, reports Access Officer Kevin Westren. SRC makes submission to EnvironmentACT regarding Namadgi National Park (ACT) Nov 2005 The SRC has compiled
a submission on the Draft Plan of Management for Namadgi National
Park (Australian Capital Territory), which includes Booroomba Rocks. SRC makes submission to NPWS regarding Tomaree National Park (Port Stephens) Feb 2005 The SRC has compiled
a submission on the Draft Plan of Management for Tomaree National
Park (Port Stephens). SRC responds to Blue Mountains City
Council Strategy Paper The SRC has responded with
comments on the Draft Blue Mountains Nature Based Recreation Strategy.
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