Gooday all,
Tony wrote:
From: Tony Russell <>
To:
Subject: Re: [BIRDING-AUS] Newhaven et al
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:24:03 +1000
Well, much as I agree that we shouldn't let governments slide out of their
responsibilities (re Brian Everingham's comments) in regards to natural
heritage, surely it's got to a point where we cannot trust them to not do
so. I too gave money for Gluepot, and I'll give for Newhaven too, as I'm
certain will many many others.
In SA over the last ten years or so we have seen a steady depletion of park
staff to a point where many parks have no resident ranger and are
"supposed" to be looked after by staff from, in some cases, hundreds of kms
away.
We certainly feel the effect of the "economic rationalist" ideal here in
Qld. When it comes to the imlementation of land management principles in our
National Parks/Stock Routes and various reserves, Governments fail
miserably. The bean-counters have won the day and a sorry state of affairs
exists in the Sunshine State.
Just remember that in most instances these reserves form the only link for
our wildlife, providing thoroughfares with various habitat that eventually
determines the existence of species as being common rare or even extinct.
We as a community must recognise the importance of retaining these priceless
resources for future generations.
This total neglect and mis-management has allowed an invasion of ferals and
declared weeds into these so called pristine sites.
While Graziers/Land Holders attempt to control the spread of these pests on
their properties through costly control measures that are imposed as a
condition of lease etc. they have to contend with further infestations
occurring on properties lucky enough to adjoin a National Park.
On a positive note Landcare Groups formed throughout the State are achieving
fantastic results that are looking very promising but again at a cost.
Implementation of Land Management principles requires a united cooperative
approach plus sufficient resources to implement the Plan.
What am I doing about this issue. Attending the next Regional Conference and
Country Cabinet Meeting at Proserpine Qld. on the 16 April. Writing to the
Minister for Environment and generally making a nuisance of myself no doubt.
As they say the squeaky wheel always gets the oil, get involved and be
prepared to take the bean-counters on face to face.
Jon Wren
PO Box 868
Bowen (Climate Capital of Australia)
Visit www.bowen.qld.gov.au
Queensland Australia 4805
Phone 07 4786 2614H Mobile 0412 789 285
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