Association of National Park Rangers (US)On 30 January 2017 Former Director Jon Jarvis made a statement about recent events involving the National Park Service, critical of the US federal government:

"I have been watching the Trump administration trying unsuccessfully to suppress the National Park Service with a mix of pride and amusement. The NPS is the steward of America’s most important places and the narrator of our most powerful stories, told authentically, accurately, and built upon scientific and scholarly research."

For the full statement see here.Feral horses in VictoriaAfter many years of deliberations, the Victorian government is following the leads of ACT and NSW and taking action about feral horses. Whilst feral horses are loved by many, the damage they cause is immense, with significant environmental and economic costs. The most recent aerial surveys showed up to 2500 horses in the Alpine National Park, and up to 300 in the Barmah National Park. Plans to control feral horses in the Alpine and Barmah National Parks are due to be finalised by April.

Bibbulmun Track Michelle Ryan is walking the Bibbulmun Track end to end, starting in April 2017 over 53 days. At the Kalamunda finish on 28 May 2017, Michelle has planned a fundraising event for the Bibbulmun Track Foundation. This is to give back to the 300 or so volunteers who dedicate their time and effort in keeping the track at a high standard.

Why not get on board and join her? The donation page for this is at fundraiser, with information about the walk and her website page.

Feral horses in the Alpine National ParkAlexandra Blucher

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