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ABC News: Bicycle enthusiasts peddle Snowy trails
The organisers of a sporting event in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains say the day proved there is overwhelming support for more bicycle trails in the region.Around 1,000 people gathered for the Lake Jindabyne Community Trail Day at the weekend.
Full story here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/30/30...
Myrtle Rust Outbreak on the Central Coast - Please help stop the spread!
Wasn't sure where the best place to put this was after I posted it on the GTA site, anyway the info has been passed on by NPWS and State Forests so this seems to fit.
I had discussions with NPWS alerting us to an outbreak of Myrtle Rust on the Central Coast (State Forest, National Park, Crown Land), the main areas affected are Wambina Nature Reserve, Olney State Forest (nine sites – potentially hundreds of hectares of infestation), Jilliby SCA and Yengo NP – Boree track as well as Various private properties in those areas.
Knockback from Willoughby Council
Just received this email back from Willoughby Council. I am still considering how to respond.
Willoughby City Council – Mowbray Park Reserve Action Plan
Thank you for your comments on the Reserve Action Plan for Mowbray Park.
The request for a mountain bike track through the park has been considered, but is not compatible with the main current uses for this reserve, which are environmental education, recreational walking, and the preservation of native plant and animal habitat.
Ourimbah forest access issues
Just got this from Greg. Parking in the bottom area has been a thorn in their side for a while now with some riders just too important to follow the rules.
Notice to all MTB community members who use the trails at Ourimbah State Forest.
More MTB impact Studies
Former MTBA president, Gillian Duncan has informed us of 2 more studies into the soil impacts of MTBing
"Hello everyone
Gap Creek Trails Alliance has just received the final report from Dr Stu Clement of a scientific study of Gap Creek Circuit over 12 months. Soil erosion was measures at 20 transects, finding that 10 points did not change, 5 points had minor change, 2 noticeable change and 3 significant change. The amount of soil loss at these significant loss points would fit into a garden trowel, ie about 3cm loss.
The final report is attached here in a small version.
Western Sydney Parklands
The Western Sydney Parklands Draft POM is available for comment now:
http://www.westernsydneyparklands.com.au/page/pl...
Specifically includes investigating a mountain bike course in the Abbotsbury (from memory) area, more generally speaks of creating a regional active recreation hub in the parklands including possible new mountain biking facilities and a few of the precinct specific sections (other than Abbotsbury) seem pretty open to me from a mtn bikers perspective. Anyway this is probably not the right thread for it!
2011 Tracks and Trails Conference @ Sydney Olympic Park
Chuck gave me a heads up about this, and just so we don't end up forgetting about it put it up here. I've put it in the calendar too. Big question will be just how much will it cost?!?!?
http://imba-au.com/content/2011-tracks-and-trail...
Trails Australia is pleased to announce the dates for the 2011 National Tracks and Trails Conference;
Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 April 2011, Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park.
Following on from the 2008 Noosa Conference, the 2011 event will again drive the national agenda in the multi-billion dollar trails sector.
Erosion everywhere
In case you haven't noticed, we're a bit passionate about trail advocacy around here. I mean, without trails to ride on, where would MTB be?
Anyhow, another thing you might have noticed is that opponents of MTB have a standard list of complaints about cyclists - most of them unfounded. One of their favorites is their claim that mountain bike riders cause erosion.
Mowbray Park - Reserve Action Plan
Willoughby Council is asking for comment for the Draft Reserve Action Plan for Mowbray Park. This area contains some potential XC and even DH areas and is just outside of Chatswood. Even though MTB is not mentioned in the plan itself, it's open for the community to comment and is an oppurtune time to let council know about the need for MTB trails in the area.
