What I have been up to of late :)
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And another update. 
This is a leadup story in todays Bega District News.
http://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/4607530/fossicking-given-gold-light/?cs=512
This is a leadup story in todays Bega District News.
http://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/4607530/fossicking-given-gold-light/?cs=512
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Well done Doug. Great article
Thanks Bob,
I have thanked the paper for a totally unbiased report.
As you can read, Eurobodalla Shire has come on board as well
and that was achieved by Myself and Bazza2210 making a trip
to Moruya to give a presentation.
That Shire is the one that includes Mogo so in effect NAPFA has
now had the whole South Eastern block of NSW declared.
A lot of hard, Dedicated work has gone into it so we can enjoy
our Hobby.
All we are waiting for now is the official announcements to appear
in the NSW Government Gazettes.
More coming. :Y: :Y:
I have thanked the paper for a totally unbiased report.
As you can read, Eurobodalla Shire has come on board as well
and that was achieved by Myself and Bazza2210 making a trip
to Moruya to give a presentation.
That Shire is the one that includes Mogo so in effect NAPFA has
now had the whole South Eastern block of NSW declared.
A lot of hard, Dedicated work has gone into it so we can enjoy
our Hobby.
All we are waiting for now is the official announcements to appear
in the NSW Government Gazettes.
More coming. :Y: :Y:
Champion effort Douggie, well done :Y: :Y: :Y:
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Great result for all the hard volunteer work by many, well done everyone :Y:.
well done mate, i am well proud of you my friend and what you are acheving for us all
cheers jamie
cheers jamie
Well Done Doug and all involved.
It feels pretty good to be part of a community that has the same goals and very little bs.
Neil
It feels pretty good to be part of a community that has the same goals and very little bs.
Neil
Good work folks .
Quick question if I may.
If crown land is declared a fossicking district as above does it become like a state forest where only detectors and pans can be used ?
Or can sluices / high bankers be used too ?
(Assuming the high banker pump is pedal powered or that the pump types are permitted)
Quick question if I may.
If crown land is declared a fossicking district as above does it become like a state forest where only detectors and pans can be used ?
Or can sluices / high bankers be used too ?
(Assuming the high banker pump is pedal powered or that the pump types are permitted)
Hi Headsup,
You may fossick on Crown land that is subject to an Exploration Lease that is
subject as such without obtaining permission from the Lease Holder.
If the Crown Land has a lease like a Grazing lease or such as well, You must obtain the
permission from the Lease Holder.
Also, If you are invited onto private property to Fossick and an Exploration lease covers
that land, You only need the permission of the Land Owner/Holder.
Naturally, You need a permit to fossick in a Sate Forrest.
$27.50 will cover a family of 4.
National Parks or SCA's unless notified otherwise are naturally again, Off Limits to any
form of Fossicking.
.
As for Pumps,
Since 2010 the Mining Act NSW included the words "Mechanical Processing. "
This has been construed and screwed around to include water pumps.
It is a "Grey" area.
We have not heard of any one being prosecuted as yet but if confronted, Please just, Tidy up, pack
up and leave if you are given the chance. Just ensure you are not making a mess or Muddying
up a water way and back fill your holes as you go.
NAPFA is currently working very hard to have the wording changed and we hope to have an
answer soon.
You may fossick on Crown land that is subject to an Exploration Lease that is
subject as such without obtaining permission from the Lease Holder.
If the Crown Land has a lease like a Grazing lease or such as well, You must obtain the
permission from the Lease Holder.
Also, If you are invited onto private property to Fossick and an Exploration lease covers
that land, You only need the permission of the Land Owner/Holder.
Naturally, You need a permit to fossick in a Sate Forrest.
$27.50 will cover a family of 4.
National Parks or SCA's unless notified otherwise are naturally again, Off Limits to any
form of Fossicking.
.
As for Pumps,
Since 2010 the Mining Act NSW included the words "Mechanical Processing. "
This has been construed and screwed around to include water pumps.
It is a "Grey" area.
We have not heard of any one being prosecuted as yet but if confronted, Please just, Tidy up, pack
up and leave if you are given the chance. Just ensure you are not making a mess or Muddying
up a water way and back fill your holes as you go.
NAPFA is currently working very hard to have the wording changed and we hope to have an
answer soon.
On unmanaged Crown Land you can use any legal method/equipment under the NSW legislation.HeadsUp said:
On managed or leased Crown Land you need land manager/leaseholder permission & there may be restrictions on equipment/methods imposed by the land manager or leaseholder if they choose. Most seem to be ok with most gear where I've been but there are areas, like at Nundle for example, that don't allow motorised pumps. Some camping areas also don't allow generators or have restrictions on hours of use so a motorised pump at those spots may cause some reaction to?State Forests have set their own equipment rules which as land managers are entitled to do so. The alternative is no access at all I guess.
