Innovation
by admin 2:04pm, 23 July 2009Do you have an interesting or innovative idea for Sydney Harbour National Park?
Tom Comment 1
11:17am, 6 August 2009
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On the land side, innovation is likely to do more harm than good. Leave the bush alone, just stick to controlling fire, feral animals and weeds.
However on the water side, much can be done. It would be good to be able to travel between the isolated sections of the park by ferry or other water transport. Also that would encourage more visitors to come by public transport and allow more walks to be circular rather than just there and back.
In many cases suitable wharves exist in or adjacent to the segments of the park. In other cases wharves could be provided close to the park for use not only by park visitors but also by tourists and the public at large. I would expect that the new construction would be just outside the natural areas and to be funded from the NSW tourism budget rather than from the limited resources of the park service. There might be opportunities for a little commercial return from leasing some wharf space for shops.
Provision of boat services is a challenge, but would be possible with some imagination. For example there could be a subsidy (again from the tourism budget) to the operators of existing ferry, cruise and water taxi services if they provided some of the many missing links, both timetable and route) in the harbour experience.
Tonyb Comment 2
11:32pm, 13 August 2009
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I agree that the last thing that is needed is 'inovation' if that means things like concrete bike paths running through the bush. However looking at inovative methods of management with more partnerships with local residents and local buisness forming local "friends of groups" to assist particularly with bushcare could be a method of assisting what appears to be an underfunded National Parks organisation.
Project Coordinator Comment 3
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10:15am, 14 August 2009
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I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE MORE DECENT, WELL THOUGHT OUT SIGNAGE ABOUT HABITATS IN GENERAL THAT PEOPLE WALK THROUGH TO HELP PEOPLE IMAGINE WHAT THE IMPORTANCE A PARTICULAR SITE HAS, WHETHER IT BE FOR BREEDING, FEEDING, A TEMPORARY REFUGE UNDER STRESSED CONDITIONS LIKE FIRE, A SEASONAL HABITAT OR FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS, THAT SORT OF THING.
I ALSO THINK THAT ANY SMALL ISLAND SHOULD BE RESTORED AND RELIEVED OF ANYTHING HUMAN. ISLANDS SHOULD BE KEPT FOR THE ANIMALS AND PLANTS ONLY. REVENUE COULD COME IN THROUGH TOURS WHERE YOU BOAT PEOPLE ACROSS AND EDUCATE THEM ALONG BUSH TRACKS.
FINALLY, THERE SHOULD BE FORESHORE AVAILABLE LIKE THE WALK FROM THE SPIT BRIDGE TO MANLY SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE SOME 750KM OF COASTLINE OF SYDNEY HARBOUR. I DISLIKE BROKEN SECTIONS WHERE HOUSING OR PRIVATE HOLDINGS PREVENT ONE FROM TAKING A CONTINOUS WALK ALONG THE SHORELINE.
THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RETAINING OLDER TREES FOR THEIR VALUE AND I FEEL IS A TREE IS TAKEN DOWN THEN THERE SHOULD BE PRE-PLANTING CARRIED OUT TO MAKE UP FOR THE FUTURE LOSS INCURRED WHEN THE LARGER TREE IS CHOPPED UP.
Project Coordinator Comment 4
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10:39am, 26 August 2009
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Due to limited parking (and the cost), to make the park more accessible to people of all ages/abilities, it would be great to have a dedicated 'park mini-bus' offering transport from major transport hubs in the CBD (train stations & bus stops) to various points within the park (or at least it's main entrances). This will encourage better use of the park and more of a "Central Park" (NY, USA) feel.
interested_sydneysider Comment 4.1
11:01pm, 3 September 2009
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Watch out with the mixing the concepts of urban parks and national parks.
Central Park is a man-made environment built to accommodate transport and access in and around for people. National Parks are natural areas that are more for biodiversity and habitat management than people on a fun day out. We have so few such areas left, lets not turn them into theme parks.
Want to see some animals, or be chauffered around, then visit the zoo or go out to Homebush. Let's not ruin our natural areas with too much transport infrastructure simply because they make things more 'convenient' for people.
Project Coordinator Comment 5
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10:54am, 26 August 2009
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Have another Kids Festival
jane4peace Comment 6
11:15am, 5 September 2009
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Penguin protection: have you explored the use of Maremma guard dogs to protect penguin nesting areas? Trials by DSE in Victoria have been quite successful and this could prevent predation such as the recent loss to foxes. It might also be a way of engaging the local dog-loving community in supporting dogs for wildlife by providing care and support for the Maremmas.
Project Coordinator Comment 7
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11:36am, 10 September 2009
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We would like to see continued encouragement of families and young kids by - outdoor but sheltered kids activities(most activities are indoors and after all we are trying to encourage them to spend more time with nature).
Inclusion of short loop tracks that if possible are 'pramable' and marked as such,
Inclusion of coded route markers of interest or historic information that corresponds with a map or brochure that could offer games for kids to collect answers or points en route to maintain their interest.
View opportunities maximised with picnic/seating facilities and bbqs that are also mapped (in print and downloadable on website)to be able to plan picnics and rendezvous with friends.
roundup Comment 8
6:17pm, 10 September 2009
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This comment also relates to the debate about allowing dogs into NPs.
Why not try a controlled experiment? Where a park can be segmented why not allow dog-on-lead in one segment and then review the impact after a few years. If there is reportable degradation, or reported disturbances due to the dogs, then there would be strong evidence for a blanket ban on such pets. At the least the debate would be better informed.
karmazone Comment 9
6:37pm, 10 September 2009
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Please support World Heritage listing for Sydney Harbour's public lands,including the Heads, foreshores and islands.
A site of world significance for outstanding natural splendour;Aboriginal cultural heritage;European colonial,military and maritime heritage;geological record;built and landscape heritage(Opera House,Harbour Bridge,The Rocks,Botanical Gardens etc.)One of the most significant historical destinations for human movements in the Southern Hemisphere,both for Aborigines and European colonists.
roundup Comment 10
9:13am, 23 September 2009
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It is clear from many postings on this blog that many people regard the words "National Park" as synonomous with "conservation scantuary" and they argue that any "national park" should be a restricted conservation area.
My suggestion is that the term "national park" be retired for those areas where the general public is allowed access. Why don't we just call these areas "parks".
Thus a "national park" would have restricted activities and specific conditions on users - eg visitors must remove all their own rubbish - whereas a "park" is available for a much wider range of activities.
A simple name change would remove a lot of the noise from the discussion.
ceegee Comment 11
7:45pm, 30 September 2009
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Signage in the Sydney Harbour National Parks should be improved. This signage should include positive and educational messages as well as the current 'place' signage with the circles and the red line through things that you cant do. 'Welcome to the SHNP' 'Thank you for taking only photos and leaving nothing but your foot prints' Interprative signage about the indigenous heritage, penguins, bandicoots, water dragons, and the flora etc.
Project Coordinator Comment 12
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8:25pm, 11 October 2009
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1. I often go up to the Aboriginal rock engravings at Bantry Bay. Most recently the engravings were covered in bike tyre tracks. This appears to be speeding up the erosion process. If bike riders cant respect ancient Aboriginal engravings how can we allow them full use of our parks and expect them to respect the flora and fauna?
Bike riders should not be allowed in sensitive environments.
2. More walking tours in Sydney area featuring areas of Aboriginal significance- this will encourage protection.
3. A NPWS North Head youth group to attract a younger audience. The group could meet once a month to discuss environmental issues and have a hands on day once a month alternating between bush regen, wildlife mointoring, penguin wardening, bandicoot tracking etc.
Project Coordinator Comment 13
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8:28pm, 11 October 2009
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"RECEIVED FROM A REGISTERED SITE VISITOR"This work is fantastic and it has made me much more aware of the beauty that Sydney has to offer. I will be getting out to do more of these walks in the future.
NSW Government really need to highlight this as a focal point of what Sydney offers not just the bridge and opera house.
Project Coordinator Comment 14
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8:31pm, 11 October 2009
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I recently attended a course on Climate Change Risk Assessment and found it very alarming to hear the latest predictions for weather change and sea level rise. The work of National Parks and DECC in ensuring our natural heritage is maintained becomes all the more important in this context. For Australia to be part of the solution our reliance on coal for income and energy must stop. DECC should lead the charge toward solar and wind based alternatives and play a greater role in raising the awareness of the population that we need to change our ways and expections.
Environmental Impact= population x affluence x technology
