Michael Reply

[Tony Russell <>]

Good one David.
This is an interesting twist on the discussion and with some landholders
could indeed be part of their thinking. I can quite easily imagine that
landholders would be reluctant to have their properties placed under the
scrutiny of conservationists and govt departments as a result of somebody
seeing what's there and what farming activities might be doing to the
land. 

I know I have been heavily involved in this discussion on access, but
just for the record I would hasten to state quite clearly that I
personally have never been refused access to any property anywhere,
except once when I strayed unwittingly (driving) on to private land and
was justifiably shown the way out. I've always found most
landowners to be pleased that someone  is actually
interested enough to want to do a survey and to provide them with a
birdlist. Many are delighted with the idea.

But, I also know from many accounts that some people are having
difficulties with some managers  of leasehold
properties - not necessarily owners, and I make that distinction quite
purposely. I think we all recognise and try to respect the rights of
private property owners, it's a few of these leasehold managers who are
proving difficult.

If anyone would like to seek further clarification of the current legal
situation in regard to leasehold property in  SA  you could
speak to John Chapple at the SA Pastoral Board on 08 8204
8862.   He is quite sympathetic towards birders but feels his
hands are tied by current legislation and of course the usual tale of a
lack of funding.

Tony.



At 07:16  27/09/00 +1100, you wrote:
>  Hi Netters,
>            
> Michael Todd wrote in part:-
>            
> "Through my work on Cape York, I was refused entry to a number
> of properties despite my working for QPMS and Tropical Savannas CRC.
> In
> fact, I had the impression that it was BECAUSE I was allied with
> Govt
> departments."
>
>             When I
> was assisting with atlassing in 1987-88 along the NSW
> border with SA, we received this from a "landowner". "I
> don't want you
> finding any rare birds on my property as I don't want hassles with the
> NSW
> National Parks wanting to take some of my property."  Michael
> this maybe one
> reason why they refuse you entry.
>
> All the Best
>             
>          
> David Siems
> Sydney, Australia
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