Hornsby Shire Mountain Bike Alliance

In late April 09 a meeting was held between HSMBA, Council Management and National Parks and Wildlife Service Management (Park Rangers, Area Manager and Regional Manager). The purpose was for all parties to understand the desires and constraints each group has. NPWS appeared to have spent a lot of time getting familiar with mountain biking (and potential locations in the Shire) and were well versed in statistics, sustainable trail design and what mountain bikers want to ride on. There is a long way to go and we need to work within restrictions of Plans of Management (until they are modified - which is a long term plan) but the outcome was extremely positive with NPWS agreeing that a proactive strategic approach to managing mountain biking in our area (and working with the Community) is the way to go. They agreed that the Consultant study should include NPWS controlled lands.