Fitzgerald River National Park Bushwalking Trail

[Aushiker]

Daniel Mercer is reporting in the West Australian newspaper, December 23, 2011, page, 14 that the Environment Minister Bill Marmion has rejected the plan for a 45 km walk trail through the Fitzgerald River National Park Biosphere. This idea goes the way of the road idea that the Premier Colin Barnett put up previously.

According to Daniel Mercer Environment Minister Bill Marmion has upheld a recommendation by the Environmental Protection Authority that the trail posed an unacceptable risk of spreading dieback. Mr Marmion said the original proposal could have compromised the quality of biodiversity in the park, which is considered one of the world’s most important ecological areas. “Fitzgerald River National Park is extremely significant for WA,” he said. “Nearly 20 per cent of WA’s flora species are found within the national park — many of which occur only within the park.”

Further comment and the Minister's press release can be found here.

Andrew

[jez_au]

Well that's good, I had not heard of the road or trail ideas, but was aware of the issues of dieback. I love walking trails, true, but national parks are not just about walking trails.

Thanks for posting the info! cheers.