Does anyone know anything specific about what access etc will be
allowed under AWC's ownership?
It would be such a shame if the birders who love it so much and have
wanted such an outcome were not able to visit there as they do now.
Also I have heard that when photographing in a particular AWC reserve
that AWC reserve copyright of images taken on their property??
Can anyone comment on whether this is true or false?
Cheers,
David Stowe
PS - no i am not negative at all towards AWC in case my questions give
that impression. I am very glad that it will be saved!
On 25/03/2009, at 1:53 PM, Dean Portelli wrote:
Hi all,
It is indeed excellent news that the AWC has finally decided to
purchase Bowra Station and add it to their impressive collection of
sanctuaries across Australia. I urge all birding-aus contributors,
especially those that have visited Bowra and observed first-hand the
significance of this piece of land for the conservation of Australia's
biodiveristy to donate. <4% of land in the Mulga Lands Bioregion
(which covers much of south-west QLD and north-west NSW) is currently
protected, so any addition, particularly those that expand the
diversity of habitats, flora and fauna found within this bioregion (as
Bowra does) will improve our efforts to conserve Australia's
biodiversity.
To answer Tony's question regarding ongoing funding for the property.
AWC has of course considered this as part of the proposal to purchase
Bowra, which had to go through a lengthy process of being approved
within the organisation and for funding to be secured from the Federal
government. The way this will be taken care of will be similar to how
AWC has continued to manage its other properties that were also
acquired through public donations. I don't think there should be a
concern about the AWC's ability to continue management of this
property in the long-term as it has demonstrated an ability to do this
with many sanctuaries. If adequate funds are raised the future of
Bowra will then be secure, which I know will be good news to many
people who have contributed to discussions about this property.
Cheers,
Dean
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