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The Fire Danger Season has finished in the Mount Lofty district. The Heysen Trail is now open along it whole length.
As you may have heard, the Greening Committee recently planted 100 trees around Hiskeys Hut, a Heysen Trail hut near Georgetown in the Mid North.
They will be returning to the hut on Saturday 23 June 2012 to plant a further 100 trees and are looking for volunteers to assist.
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Neil Nosworthy by email at neil@noztours.com.au, or by phoning 0447 922 617.
The Greening Commmittee had its first field day at Hiskeys Hut, planting over 100 trees, appropriate to the area. This is part of a much bigger project by the group to plant more than 200 trees around the hut.
As can be seen, it certainly needs it.
Great work from the Greening crew, Graham Bald, Steve Clift, Robyn Quinn and Neil Nosworthy.
The Greening Committee can always do with more members so it can spread its wings. If you would like to be part of this dynamic new group, contact the Friends’ office Ph 82126299.
WalkingSA is seeking input from walkers interested in assisting in the planning of a network of five loop trails in the Kersbrook area.
Funding has been secured for the project, in collaboration with Forestry SA and the Adelaide Hills Council, for the surveying, mapping and signage of the trails. Walkers with knowledge of suitable routes in the area and/or navigational skills will be required.
An information session will be held on Tuesday 19 June, commencing at 10am, at the Walking SA offices, 5 Fitzgerald Rd, Pasadena. Andrew Moylan from Forestry SA and John Eaton, Trails Technical Unit, will address the technical needs of data collection recording. Survey areas will then be assigned to participants present. A light lunch will be provided for attendees at the conclusion of the meeting.
RSVP to Walking SA by 14 June, office@walkingsa.org.au or phone (08) 8276 5090.
The newly formed Greening Committee has set its first project for 2012. It is planned to survey and plant appropriate trees and understory around Hiskey’s Hut, near Georgetown.
Those who are familiar with Hiskey’s will be aware that the hut sits in an open, rather desolate road reserve and is a manageable first project.
It is planned to approach Trees for Life to provide surplus plants, from the 2012 season, for about 100 trees to plant around the hut.
The committee is looking for help with this project, planned dates for parts one (survey and hole digging) and two (planting) are late May and late June respectively.
Contact the office if you are interested in participating.
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Work has begun on four of ten new water tanks and shelters. The frames for the shelters were erected over the weekend, they will be completed in the new year.
The four water tanks and shelters have been erected at four new campsites:
These new shelters and water tanks close up some of the longer gaps between camp sites and water supplies:
Thanks to Bronte Leak from DENR, Colin Edwards, John Potter, Bob Gentle, Albert Schmidke, Peter Solomon, Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries for their work in the construction effort.
Six more shelters and water tanks have been fabricated and will be erected in the new year.
The $1.2 million upgrade of the popular Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty track has been completed, says South Australian Environment Minister Paul Caica.
The four kilometre upgrade has been completed in stages over the past three years. The trail alignment, surface, drainage and signage has been upgraded. More rest areas, including an area safe for children to play and explore, have also been included.
An estimated 400,000 walkers enjoy the trail each year.
Read more in Paul Caica’s press release.
An agreement has been reached to give Flinders Ranges traditional owners, the Adnyamathanha people, a greater role in running the national park.
Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association chairman Vince Coulthard says the agreement will let them use more traditional techniques to manage the national park.
56 kilometres of the Heysen Trail passes through the national park, from the southern edge of Wilpena Pound through to Aroona Campsite.
Read the full story on the ABC news website.
The South Australian Government has announced today that Kangaroo Island will receive a funding boost which includes $5 million towards development of a five-day walking trail.
In late May a report was released recommending, among other things, the development of several walking trails.
Today’s announcement is a package of $18 million to enhance Kangaroo Island’s reputation as a major tourist destination and premium agricultural producer.
Read the details of the proposed walking trail in the Premier’s media release
Read the KI funding story on the Adelaide Now.
a Trail Strategy Connecting People with Adelaide’s Natural Areas.
Prepared by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to help guide future trail management and provision in the State’s most visited and populated region.
The vision is for a sustainable and diverse network of trail experiences that attract people to Adelaide’s natural areas, reveal our unique qualities and assist to make healthy communities .
DEH values your feedback and welcomes any comments on the draft Strategy.
Please provide feedback on the plan by Friday 25 June 2010, See
The George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail
A unique trail from the beach at Kingston Park to the summit of Mount Lofty â 32km with a total height gain of 1400 metres from sea to summit. The trail passes through a series of streets and parks and encompasses some existing walking tracks. Walk it in a day or over two days.
The map brochure is now available: 9-fold, includes map, waypoint details, track notes, track distances.
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Available for $9 from the shop/office or leading outdoor retailers.
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