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Sydney area; Berowra Valley NP survey for NPWS. 9-May-2013 At 8:55:58 AM Superstu

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This survey will directly influence the final plan of management for the newly gazetted Berowra Valley National Park (formerly a regional park)

We need quality submissions, not gripes or whines.

Tell them rock climbing has become popular in the area in the last few years, particularly along the escarpment below Beaumont Rd (known as the "Mt Kuringai" climbing area)

If you plan on submitting a lengthy response, please take the time to read the 2005 plan of management to get an understanding of the issues that are important to the decision makers.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/parks/PoM_BerowraValleyRP.pdf
Environmental impact (endangered flora, fauna, soil erosion, protection of heritage sites such as middens, and so on) and their ability to manage "active recreation" are some of the issues.

Interesting to note the new survey now makes specific mention of horse riding and mountain biking, which was not in the 2005 plan of management.