Tag Archives for NPWS

Media Release: Collection of Firewood


The link below is to a media release from the NPWS of NSW concerning the collection of firewood.

For more visit:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/OEHMedia13081501.htm

Media Release: NPWS to review Glenrock Track Closures


Planned track closures in Glenrock State Conservation Area have stopped and will be reviewed following public outcry. The link below is to a media release on the issue.

For more visit:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/OEHmedia13081400.htm

Australia: New South Wales – Cane Toad Hunt


March 30 is Toad Busting Day at Brooms Head

The link below is to a media release concerning a joint effort by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Clarence Valley Conservation in Action Landcare Group (CVCIA) in seeking to stop the spread of Cane Toads at Brooms Head. March 30 is Cane Toad Busting night at Brooms Head.

For more, visit:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/OEHmedia12032301.htm

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Dharug National Park: Myrtle Rust Brings Closure of the Mill Creek Camping Area


The introduced fungal infection ‘Myrtle Rust’ has spread from gardens and nurseries into the Dharug National Park. The Mill Creek Camping Area has been temporarily closed in consequence of the spread, with National Park and Wildlife Service staff carrying our control measures during the closure in an attempt to prevent any further spread of the disease.

For more information see:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/DecMedia10112604.htm

Mountain Maid Goldmine Reopened


The historic Mountain Maid Goldmine in the Copeland Tops State Conservation Area has reopened to the public. The historic site near Gloucester has been extensively redeveloped and reopened on Friday the 15/10/2010. Free tours are available on Sunday as part of an open day. For more information on the mine that is located near Gloucester and the Barrington Tops National Park, contact NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.