The discussion at the first 2015 meeting between Access for All (AFA) and National Parks covered a diverse range of topics including wild dogs, road damage by vehicles using the Dampier Fire Trail to Bendethera, defying the notice prohibiting trailers. It was noted that trailers are permitted access from the Moruya side to Bendethera. AFA stated our support for NPWS policies in that regard.
There was discussion regarding suitable gating on the track leading from Back Creek to the Berlang Picnic Area and the Big Hole. Low barrier posts instead of gates become dangerous if covered by long grass and can cause major damage to unsuspecting vehicles. Tony Baxter agreed to look into the situation.
There was agreement that there would be track maintenance with NPWS and AFA on the Corn Trail on 12th May followed by work on the Shoebridge Track in spring.
We were told that the monitoring of the bridle tracks was progressing well. The Shoebridge Track, W.D.Tarlinton Track and Georges Pack Track are being assessed according to the criteria set down. Park management could not see any problems arising and all was on track, so to speak for the trials to be finalised by the due time in April/May 2016. Hopefully this will result in continuing access by horse riders on these tracks passing through wilderness areas.