How much of Orange ratepayers money has already been spent on the proposed Mount Canobolas Mountain Bike Park approval process? Is our council aware of the cost and time required to take this to the next stages if they pursue mountain bike tracks in this State Conservation Area? As ratepayers we are essentially shareholders inContinueContinue reading “Letter to the Editor | Trail development costly”
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Letter to the Editor | Transparency key in track debate
There is much excitement amongst councillors of Orange City Council about the prospect of a 100 kilometre mountain bike track on and through Mount Canobolas. On the other hand, there is strong objection to the proposal by environmentalists and conservationists on the grounds of significant damage to the environment and cultural sites. But it shouldContinueContinue reading “Letter to the Editor | Transparency key in track debate”
VIDEO | Environmental Scientist – ‘Mountain bike plans too large for small Mt Canobolas reserve’
Environmental Scientist, Dr Cilla Kinross, outlines the likely impacts of mountain bike tracks on Mount Canobolas saying ‘This park is small, too small…..to contain such a large development…..without severe environmental damage.’
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Mt Canobolas home to nine unique plant and animal species
Tragically, almost all of the original 825 square kilometres of Mt Canobolas volcanic complex bushland has been cleared and the unique biodiversity is clinging to survival in just 1,672 ha in the State Conservation Area.
VIDEO | Time is running OUT to SAVE Mt Canobolas SCA
We need your HELP! Can you take 1 minute to sign our petition to protect the 12 threatened species that call Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area home? EVERY submission counts – Act now before it’s too late – DEADLINE 1st October.
VIDEO | Mountain bike rider voices concerns about proposed Mt Bike trails in Mt Canobolas SCA
https://www.facebook.com/bathurstclimateaction/videos/1118929721588580/ Orange City Council is pushing for 63km of mountain bike tracks in the State Conservation Area (managed by National Parks) on Mt Canobolas. This area was set aside to protect natural values and threatened species. It was NOT set aside for large-scale commercial operations. The state government is supporting OCC however with a proposalContinueContinue reading “VIDEO | Mountain bike rider voices concerns about proposed Mt Bike trails in Mt Canobolas SCA”
ABC NEWS | Mountain bike tourism boom – conservation downsides
Mountain bike tourism beats a path to Mount Canobolas, but boom could have conservation downsides. ABC Central West radio. By Micaela Hambrett. 4 September 2018. Dr Richard Medd, a former government ecologist, said he had grave concerns for the proposed trail development’s ecological consequences. “There’s species we know about which aren’t named yet. It’s an incredibly importantContinueContinue reading “ABC NEWS | Mountain bike tourism boom – conservation downsides”
PRESS RELEASE | Orchids from the Ashes
Two native orchids not seen since the 1980s may re-emerge this spring from the ashes of the February wildfire on Mt. Canobolas. The orchids, a Spider Orchid and a Leek Orchid, are both new to science and known only from Mt. Canobolas. Both were first found after the 1982/83 wildfires and haven’t been seen sinceContinueContinue reading “PRESS RELEASE | Orchids from the Ashes”
EARTH FIRST | The five areas that would be impacted by trails on the Mount
Soils, vegetation, wildlife, water and other visitors are highlighted as degrading impacts from the proposed construction of dedicated mountain biking tracks on the fragile environment of Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area. The potential for introduction of phytopathogens and exotic plants and animals is a real risk. Read the full article on Central Western Daily ContinueContinue reading “EARTH FIRST | The five areas that would be impacted by trails on the Mount”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Balanced view sees no room for bikes on Mount Canobolas
Read the article on Central Western Daily Dr Col Bower and Dr Murray Fletcher STILL UP IN THE AIR: Debate continues to rage over the merits of a mountain bike proposal for Mount Canobolas. Good balance is needed to ride a bicycle. But what about the calls for balance in the mountain-bike-versus-conservation debate on Mount Canobolas? TheContinueContinue reading “LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Balanced view sees no room for bikes on Mount Canobolas”
CCA - Save Mt Canobolas 