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Climbing in Sydney Harbour National Park December 2010 The National Parks & Wildlife Service has revived the web Discussion Forum allowing people to comment on management of Sydney Harbour National Park (SHNP) There is no guarantee, of course, that they'll pay any more attention to comments posted here than they did in the case of the original Forum! Nevertheless, please think about visiting the site and posting a comment: http://sydneyharbourpom.net.au/POMforum I have created a topic [ Public Participation in planning for, and management of, Sydney Harbour National Park ] and you can add to/comment on this or create your own topic. For those who weren't around then, or can't remember the events, release of the initial 1998 Plan of Management for Sydney Harbour National Park "slipped under the radar" and climbers suddenly discovered they could no longer legally climb at North Head. This single event was the impetus behind SRC's creation of the role of Access Officer, and appointment of Barbara Darmanin to the position. Barbara worked tirelessly in the role but the opportunity to change the situation with respect to SHNP did not occur again till now. As the present incumbent I am working to see the climbing community unite in defeating the Service on this issue. Kevin Westren
Mountain Equipment Fund Raising Supports Access Fund December 2010 The Reel Rock Film Tour organised by Mountain Equipment on 3 November raised $1,340 from customer donations and the auction of items donated by ME. This sum has been given to the SRC to be added to the Access Fund and used to pay for rebolting materials. In addition Mountain Equipment has donated 55 Fixe stainless steel rap stations to the SRC. These will be used to replace old and worn anchors as well as equip new routes throughout the Sydney region.
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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