Thousands of horses to be taken from Kosciuszko National Park

After heavy debate and 4000 public submissions, the government’s decision on the fate of Kosciuszko National Park’s wild horses has been revealed.

The government has finalised its plans to remove more than 10,000 wild horses from the Kosciuszko National Park to protect at-risk native wildlife.

Opinions on the management of brumbies in the park have been divided with some arguing the horses should be saved and others wanting the park to be completely stripped of them.

Treasurer Matt Kean said after more than 4000 public submissions, the government has landed on a final sustainable population of 3000 horses by June 30, 2027.

10,000 wild horses are set tobe removed from the national park. Picture: Getty Images

“Based on consultation with scientific and community representatives, Aboriginal stakeholders and over 4000 public submissions, we can finally deliver a clear direction for one of the most special environments anywhere in the country,” he said.

It’s understood that the government will aim to rehome most of the removed horses but others will be euthanised.

The final plan for the management of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has been released. Source: Supplied

Monaro MP John Barilaro backed the plan.

“This final plan gives everybody certainty by delivering a way to manage a sustainable population of wild horses in only very select areas of the Park,” he said.

Wild horses will remain in 32 per cent of the park and be ­removed from 21 per cent of the area.

The remaining 47 per cent of the park is already free of ­horses and will be kept that way.