Position Statements on mountain biking in protected areas
The positions adopted by various groups will be added below.
Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) Inc.
Hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use in natural areas.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation: Trails Guidelines and Best Practices Manual
Dr Christine Hocking’s address to the BCC Chamber. December 2021
5 minute address to Brisbane City Council Chambers by Dr Christine Hocking.
Gold Coast Council Releases Draft Management Plan for the Nerang Area
The area incorporates Nerang National Park, Nerang Conservation Park and Nerang State Forest.
The draft plan has received significant backlash from mountain biking communities.
“Plans to phase out illegal mountain bike trails in a Gold Coast national park have been blasted as “lazy” by recreational riders, but conservationists warn they threaten the “last remnants” of a critical ecosystem.”
Position Statements & Literature on mountain biking in protected areas
Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) Inc.
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Hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use in natural areas
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Trails Guidelines and Best Practices Manual
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation VIEW & DOWNLOAD
Dr Christine Hocking's address to the BCC Chamber
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Nerang Area Draft Management Plan
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GCCC NERANG DRAFT PLAN
Incorporating Nerang National Park, Nerang Conservation Park and Nerang State Forest. The draft plan has received significant backlash from mountain biking communities.
“Plans to phase out illegal mountain bike trails in a Gold Coast national park have been blasted as “lazy” by recreational riders, but conservationists warn they threaten the “last remnants” of a critical ecosystem.”