To all people using and recommending use of the area known as Snowy Plain;

I am writing on behalf of the landholders in the Gungarlin area to inform you about access to the area known as Snowy Plain. Most of the land in the valley is private property with the tracks maintained by the landholders and the NSW Rural Fire Service for access and bushfire mitigation. The only public access to the area is the road from the Eucumbene liver across Nimmo Hill and down to the eastern side of the Gungarhn river. Vehicles may not proceed beyond the Gungarlin river without authorisation fiom the landholders. Note in particular that there is no motor vehicle access beyond the Gungarlin crossing to the Kosciuszko National Park boundary adjacent to Cesjack’s Hut. Many fishing, hunting and four wheel drive enthusiasts are currently accessing parts of this area without authority. Despite a NSW Rural Fire Service notice requesting the tracks not be used in winter, consistent high usage has seen them degrade rapidly to a state where people who need to access their own properties are unable to do so. If a fire or emergency were to occur, fire trucks and ambulances may not be able to reach many places. Indeed the 4WD ambulance that attended last years tragic plane crash became severely bogged. The need to ensure that tracks remain in good condition cannot be overstressed. The practice of driving around boggy sections is causing unacceptable damage, erosion and silting. The Berridale Rocky Plain Landcare group has identified this area as a high priority and intends to undertake rehabilitation work in the future. The group recognises the need for people to enjoy the mountains in a way that is legal and sympathetic to the needs of the environment and the rights of the people who live there. Should you or your organisation wish to discuss this issue, please contact us at the address below and we will put you in touch with a member of our sub - committee.