State Inquiry into the Access to Public Land - NP, Stateforest, Crown Land etc

I don't know too much about this, but i just found this on a Ducati Owners Group forum and thought it was relevant for here.

Seems there is an inquiry into access to public land and something that we would be well served by people putting submissions into. Bit of a worry it is chaired by the shooters and fishers party, but we need to get onto this.

Spread the word on this one.

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From: Robert Brown [mailto:[email protected]
Sent: Thursday, 26 July 2012 2:21 PM
Subject: NSW Public Land Management Inquiry - have your say
Hi folks,

This Upper House Committee Inquiry, of which I am Chairman, will take submissions from all stakeholders and members of the Public, up until 3rd August. That is only one week away.
Submissions to the Inquiry have been a little light-on to date - particularly given the huge amount of emails I have received over the years concerning the management of Public Land in NSW (National Parks; State Forests: Crown Land; Council reserves etc.)
I would expect therefore to have seen submissions from farmers, beekeepers, fishers, foresters, fossickers, off-road bikers and 4WDers, Local Government....the list goes on.

Please spread the word as far as you can, and encourage people to HAVE THEIR SAY.
Details of the Inquiry, can be found at this website......
http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/c...

Simply click on the website, and follow the instructions for making a submission. The site also contains details of
where and when we will be holding Public Hearings In the Southern Riverina, the North West, New England, North Coast and Sydney.
We want to hear your views, complaints, accolades, and most importantly, your suggestions on how Public Land Management can be improved in NSW .
Have a look at the terms of reference attached below.

Is your access to Public Land less than acceptable ( eg., access to beaches or impoundments for fishing; access to public land for vehicular recreation; access to public land for horse-riding)?
Are you a neighbour to a Public Land Estate? Do you believe the Public Land Managers are "responsible" neighbours?
Is your livelihood linked to Public Land ( eg., forestry; beekeeping; tourism; grazing)?
Do you have a view on the efficiency and competence of Public Land Managers in NSW?
Do you have any views on the overall "organisation" or "coordination" of PL Management in NSW across the various agencies (Catchment Management Authorities/NPWS/State Forests/ Dept. Lands/LHPAs/Local Government/Public Utilities)?

Your submissions don't have to be complicated, simply write to The Committee and offer your ideas and suggestions. If you wish to appear at one of the Public Hearings, please make that request at the conclusion of your submission.

Regards,
Robert Brown, MLC
Shooters and Fishers Party
Parliament House Sydney
Phone 02 9230 3059
URL: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au
Internet e-mail: [email protected]