Feral horses damage alpine wetlands, stomp fragile waterways and threaten native wildlife and yet the NSW Government created a law last year giving feral horses heritage protection in Kosciuszko National Park, overriding the legal protection provided to the native plants and animals of the national park.

Reclaim Kosci and the ANU environment collective are hosting the ACT premier of the Underfrog documentary in a night about the feral horses issue in Kosciuszko National Park.

This Saturday May 11, in Canberra.

Join documentary maker Harrison Warne as he takes you on a journey to explore Kosciuszko, feral horses and their impacts on these delicate ecosystems.

Feral horses damage alpine wetlands, stomp fragile waterways and threaten native wildlife and yet the NSW Government created a law last year giving feral horses heritage protection in Kosciuszko National Park, overriding the legal protection provided to the native plants and animals of the national park. This legislation was imposed without warning, consultation or broad community support, showing contempt for three years of community engagement that led to the compromise 2016 draft horse plan of management. 

We will have an open panel discussion about the feral horse issue after the documentary screening with panelists including ANU professor Geoffrey Hope from the Fenner School of Environment and Society, and Reclaim Kosci campaign coordinator Richard Swain.

Reclaim Kosci will also present a total of $5,000 in prize money to the winner of the Reclaim Kosci short video competition.

When: Saturday 11 May.
Where: RN Robertson Lecture Theatre,
46E Sullivans Creek Road, Acton, ACT 2601
Time: 5:00pm- 7:00pm

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