Wildlife at risk at proposed new mountain bike trail
Local wildlife group WRIN, wish to express their deep concerns re the proposal for a mountain bike trail network in the Bendigo Regional Park in Spring Gully.
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The lack of consultation is of particular concern with council failing to involve WRIN in any discussions.
Construction of such a path for the purposes of mountain biking will significantly impact the environment and habitat negativing impacting the vulnerable Brush-tailed Phascogales which have been breeding in the area for over 20 years.
Monitoring has shown this population to be of environmental significance due to their survival in the area.
This population will be impacted through habitat destruction when making and maintaining the trails and expansion of the trails over time as demand increases, as well as interfering with their breeding patterns. Other native species will also be impacted by this proposal. Developments and the clearing of land in the region has had a huge impact on kangaroo populations forcing them into residential areas.
It is feared developing illegally-made trails sets a precedent for future development further impacting delicate ecosystems and our wildlife
- Michelle Mead
Regional and National Parks provide places of refuge for native wildlife. To interfere with these safe spaces in such a way is in contrast with the public’s perception of appropriate use of these spaces ie protected for the enjoyment, appreciation and observation of the natural environment and its inhabitants.
It is feared developing illegally-made trails sets a precedent for future development further impacting delicate ecosystems and our wildlife. It also justifies the use of illegally created tracks rather condemning and policing their construction.
The Recreation Framework for Box-Ironbark Public Land (DSE 2003) which applies to the Greater Bendigo Regional and National Parks clearly identifies that mountain bike use remain on existing formed roads, and only other walking tracks where designated.
Our native wildlife are precious and unique and suffer greatly due to human impact. Please consider them before approving this proposal.
Michelle Mead, WRIN publicity officer, Golden Square
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