Lord Howe Island re-opens the entire Permanent Park Preserve

Lord Howe Island re-opens the entire Permanent Park Preserve

The southern walking tracks in the Permanent Park Preserve (PPP) have been officially re-opened, with immediate effect, meaning the entire PPP is now open in full to visitors.

After a further systematic search of the settlement track network in the PPP, no new myrtle rust infection points have been detected.

The announcement comes after confusion surrounded the status of the parks last month.

Successful treatment of known myrtle rust sites, extensive and ongoing monitoring together with establishment of hygiene stations and rigorous protocols have meant that the entire PPP can be safely reopened.

The LHIB and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff will continue to be located at key track heads during high-traffic times to demonstrate and assist with correct hygiene protocols and provide information to walkers before they set out.

Additional hygiene stations have been set up at frequently visited locations throughout the island and we are also working with airlines and travel agents to further enhance biosecurity measures before visitors arrive on the island, to minimise the risk of myrtle rust being transported onto our UNESCO World Heritage island in the future.

The reopening of the PPP is a result of the combined effort of the community, visitors, LHIB, NPWS and Lord Howe Island Tourism cooperating for the continued protection of the unique values of Lord Howe. Our appreciation and thanks are extended to all parties involved.

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