Blackheath Archives - Nature Trail

Governmental contempt for Popes Glen east of Blackheath

March 23, 2022

Popes Glen Bushland Reserve is located on the eastern bushland outskirts of the village of Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, which is situated about 110km due west of Sydney’s CBD. This reserve re-opened in March 2022 after more than two years of being closed off to the travelling public by a New South Wales state government emergency decree. This governmental […]

Bushfire eco-financial loss

January 29, 2020

For the past five years I have invested in a start-up tour operation based in Katoomba in the heart of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Tour operators will be well aware of the qualification courses, the business setup and compliance costs before government allows you to step one foot commercially into a ‘national’ park. So tour vehicle purchased, equipped […]