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Bolting in the Warrumbungles 15-Jun-2011 At 8:58:54 AM MichaelF

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It seems the views of a good number of people that have climbed in the warrumbungles align with the park Plan of Management in so far as:

"Controls are imposed where necessary to protect plant and animal communities of
environmental significance, to protect fragile geological structures, to prevent rock
climbing in close proximity to walking tracks and to maintain the adventure climbing
experience." (p 23)
and
"The marking of climbs and the bolting of new climbing routes will not be permitted." (p 25)
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/parks/pomfinalwarrumbungle.pdf

Couldn't be clearer so lets not see any more bolts added up there (replacing dangerous existing gear is OK in the POM). It is not a new concept to climb in an area in accordance with formal management plans. In fact to not do so runs the real risk of spoiling it for everyone and potentially causing access problems.