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TR: Tarana take two 23-Dec-2016 At 4:06:28 PM PThomson

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Tarana has a pretty tough set of rules imposed by National Parks. The management plan can be found here: Evans Crown Management Plan

Of particular note are these priority outcomes pertaining to rock climbing (and the 2nd last point is the most appropriate):

*Manage all recreation activities in accordance with the recommendations of the Conservation Management Plan (CMP) (see Actions: Cultural Heritage). If the CMP recommends that rock climbing, abseiling and bouldering not be permitted within the reserve, commence the process of removing climbing/abseiling routes following liaison with the climbing community.

*Conduct an assessment of the environmental impacts of adventure recreation activities in the reserve. Remove rock bolts/anchors from those areas where environmental impact is deemed to be high and/or close some areas temporarily to allow regeneration.

*Monitor the environmental impact of the above-mentioned recreational activities on an an nual basis, notwithstanding the recommendations of the CHMP.

*Implement additional controls or prohibit all such activities if environmental impacts are unacceptable.

*Map / GPS all climbing routes.

*Remove all new climbing fixtures as soon as they are identified. Remove any climbing route where the rock face has been cleared of flora to facilitate access.

*Remove rock fixtures from areas where they are identified as directly impacting on Aboriginal sites, places or values. Provide interpretive and regulatory signs as necessary.

- Paul T