I’ve just had another private message from Stephen Stenberg:

I had replied privately:

Prior to reversion, we had been discussing this for several months at the 
talk-au mailing list. I had delayed the reversion as I was of the understanding 
that someone from NPWS was about to join the discussion, but that did not 
eventuate.
For reasons discussed on some of the previous changesets, and on the mailing 
list, there should be something present. I’ve added a comment to my changeset 
regarding a couple of suitable changes, and have sent a note back to the 
mailing list for further discussion.

I had also added a comment to the most recent changeset.

He has replied to me:

I hope this message finds you well. Several months ago, you were informed about 
the decision to exclude certain paths near Apsley Falls Campground from 
OpenStreetMap. Despite clear communication from the NSW National Parks and 
Wildlife Service (NPWS) stating that these tracks, at their request, have been 
removed, it appears there is a persistent effort to reintroduce them.
It is important to emphasize that these paths are situated on NPWS land, and as 
part of their management strategy, NPWS no longer wishes for these paths to be 
displayed. Reinstating these pathways not only contradicts NPWS wishes but also 
requires additional work hours from their end to rectify the situation.
It is crucial to understand that NPWS has already dedicated resources to remove 
these paths, and by reapplying them, it creates unnecessary challenges. I urge 
you to respect NPWS’s decision and refrain from adding these paths back onto 
OpenStreetMap.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will contribute to 
the effective management of the area.
Thank you for your understanding.

I have replied back, requesting that he either make comments on the changeset, 
or discuss on the mailing list, rather than send private messages, as I don’t 
want to be passing messages back and forth. (Thanks to tonyf1 who has made the 
same suggestion on the changeset.)

Mark P.

> On 20 Feb 2024, at 2:13 pm, Mark Pulley <mrpul...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> 
> I’ve just received a private message from Stephen Stenberg (who had deleted 
> these last time):
> 
> Contrary to your statement, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has 
> officially closed the track.
> “Reasons for reversion: This is still visible on the ground (checked by 
> myself 30 November 2023) The track is not formally closed.”
> Kindly refrain from reinstating this track, as doing so will necessitate its 
> removal once again by NPWS.
> 
> So far the track hasn’t been deleted again.
> I had asked on one of the older changesets about whether this had been 
> officially closed - didn’t get an answer to that, only "These tracks per our 
> request have been removed. Please do not add them back on."
> It’s a shame that NPWS hadn’t bothered to join the discussion on here.
> I’ve added a comment to my reversion changeset, suggesting access=no (rather 
> than deleting outright). Any relevant comments there are welcome!
> 
> Mark P.
> 
>> On 13 Feb 2024, at 11:17 pm, Mark Pulley <mrpul...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> 
>> Done. https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/147406352
>> 
>> Mark P.

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