“OFF-ROAD VEHICLESImpact on the Australian EnvironmentThird Report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Conservation March 1977″ aphref.aph.gov.au_house_committee_reports_1977_1977_pp31Download
Month: August 2020
Gippsland Trail Bike Safety Pilot Project Community Update – October 2019
“The Victorian Government has committed $2.8 million from the Motorcycle Safety Levy to boost safety for trail bike riders in the popular Neerim State Forest.” Gippsland Trail Bike Safety Pilot Project Community Update - October 2019 (1)Download
Latrobe Trail Bike Visitor Area
“Situated on Latrobe River Road east of Neerim South, Latrobe Trail Bike Visitor Area is central to a large network of forest roads and tracks. The area is ideal for trail bike riding and provides riders with a range of facilities to make riding more enjoyable. It is easily accessed...
Off-road Vehicle and Local Government Paper – Endorsed by State Council 5th Dec 2018
“For decades the use of off-road vehicles (ORV) has raised concerns for Local Governments and their communities. In Western Australia and other jurisdictions in Australia the impacts of ORV use are well documented and centre primarily on community safety, environmental, economic and social impacts. Most recently, the WALGA South East...
DSE trailbikes options paper
“Trail Bikes – Issues and Challenges “As outlined in this paper, the current levels of trail bike use are causing environmental damage and significant community conflict with residents and other forest recreationalists. Whilst it is noted that many of the issues are caused by the illegal and inappropriate behaviour of...
2007 Qld Trail bike research
“Trail Bikes – Issues and ChallengesRecently, there has been a general trend for trail bike riding to be regarded as a legitimate pursuit, attracting people from all age groups interested in competitive or recreational riding. Unfortunately, the activity does raise a range of problems for nearby landholders, state and local...
Ben Bullen SF Update
A recent meeting with the MCC of NSW representative, Local Land Services, Forestry Corp and the Lithgow Environment Group was conducted to work out a way to protect Long Swamp from further damage.