Illegal Mountain Bikes Trails Discovered within the Mt Canobolas SCA

Local bushwalkers and naturalists stumbled across an illegal well-used mountain bike trail within the Mt Canobolas SCA. The trail passed through a stand of threatened Canobolas Candlebark trees and had constructed jumps and berms. Peter West of Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange said those responsible had no regard for current legislation and regulations……. Read theContinueContinue reading “Illegal Mountain Bikes Trails Discovered within the Mt Canobolas SCA”

EARTH FIRST | Mt Canobolas State Conservation Area: a vital component of our regional heritage

The SCA is a small reserve with exceptional biodiversity values. A large, dedicated trail network (63 kms proposed within the SCA itself) and vastly increased visitor usage would risk the very values the reserve was set up to protect. The SCA should be protected for its biodiversity and cultural values, with only current passive recreation pursuits available to the public.

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