Managing wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park

Maintaining the balance between protecting the park and the heritage value of wild horses is a complex task.

Amending the management plan

The Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan has been amended to authorise aerial shooting as a control method.
Managing wild horse impacts

Protecting the environmental and cultural values of Kosciuszko National Park.
Tracking the wild horse population

National Parks and Wildlife Service uses scientific surveys to reliably estimate Kosciuszko National Park’s wild horse population.
Implementing the 2021 wild horse management plan

National Parks and Wildlife Service undertakes control of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park.
Kosciuszko Community Wild Horse Advisory Panel

The panel advises on managing a sustainable wild horse population in Kosciuszko National Park.
Rehoming wild horses

National Parks and Wildlife Service prioritise trapping and rehoming wild horses from Kosciuszko National Park.

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