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NSW Park Conservation Guidelines! (NO NEW BOLTS)
patto
31-Mar-2016
11:27:31 AM
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-and-heritage/care-for-parks/adventure-sports

"Don't place bolts, or alter rock surfaces in any way, and avoid leaving unnecessary slings and remove old slings."

"Don't mark tracks (signs, cairns, broken branches)."

"Be mindful not to publicise 'new' canyons or routes"


Not that I expect this to change anything in NSW climbing but it clearly is a bit untenable for climber to adhere to.

ajfclark
31-Mar-2016
11:52:26 AM
The page linked is blank in Chrome for me... I can see this in the source of the page though:

  • Keep your group to a small and manageable size (4-8 people).
  • For the enjoyment of all, please give way to faster groups.
  • Don't place bolts, or alter rock surfaces in any way, and avoid leaving unnecessary slings and remove old slings.
  • Keep to creek channels to avoid sensitive creek banks and soft vegetation
  • Avoid establishing new abseiling routes or footpads - keep to existing paths, or spread out in trackless terrain.
  • Walk carefully in rocky pagoda areas - flaky rocks and thin ledges can break easily.
  • Don't mark tracks (signs, cairns, broken branches). Each group should have at least 1 competent navigator.
  • Be mindful not to publicise 'new' canyons or routes, particularly those in wilderness areas, to preserve opportunities for discovery and to minimise environmental impacts.
  • Use fuel stoves - fire scars are unsightly, attract rubbish and encourage vegetation damage.
  • Avoid camping in canyon environments and dispose of human waste away from canyons
  • Bins aren't available in most adventure sports locations, so you'll need to take all rubbish with you when you leave.

While being mindful of the environment within NSW national parks, please remember to also take care of yourself and stay safe when doing adventure sports.





ambyeok
31-Mar-2016
1:12:36 PM
On 31/03/2016 ajfclark wrote:
  • Don't place bolts, or alter rock surfaces in any way, and avoid leaving unnecessary slings and remove old slings.

And with those three little words, the Chockstone bolting wars were over and people returned back to their daily lives.

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