Illegal re-opening of closed tracks
Logs that were once blocking the trail at Toohey Forest cut with saws to reopen the track.
(Toohey Forest Wildlife convenor Brad Lambert, 2021 ABC news article)
Illegal re-opening of closed tracks
On Mt Coot-tha, steep downhill trails provide the thrill for off-road cyclists, but at great cost to the vegetation. These slopes have fragile soils.
The bare ground of the illegal trails gets wider and wider with more use, creating more erosion and bare ground when it rains.
(photo taken 2022 in ‘Area B’ of BCC’s draft plan)
Unauthorised use of trails and walking tracks
- Unauthorised trail
An unauthorised trail connecting Bellbird Trail with Wagtail Way, April 2023 - Mountain biker on walking tracks
Mountain biker on Butterfly Track, April 2023 - Mountain bikers using Butterfly Track
Mountain bikers on Butterfly Track, June 2023
Mt Coot-tha Reserve Mountain Bike Concept Plan
BCC statement:
“Council has prepared the high-level final concept plan. All proposed facilities are subject to detailed assessment, design and future budget for delivery. The plan aims to balance between offering residents opportunities to enjoy Brisbane’s beautiful climate and outdoor areas while also protecting our natural environment for the future.”