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198509 [2014/05/10 20:06] – [NOT SO BLUE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS NOW.] simon | 198509 [2014/05/10 20:55] (current) – [THE FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS (NSW) - SEARCH & RESCUE.] simon | ||
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__INSTRUCTIONS__: | __INSTRUCTIONS__: | ||
- | Box of matches// | + | Box of matches\\ |
- | Food concentrate// | + | Food concentrate\\ |
- | 50 feet of nylon rope Parachute silk// | + | 50 feet of nylon rope Parachute silk\\ |
- | Portable heating unit Two 45 calibre pistols// | + | Portable heating unit\\ |
- | One case dehydrated Pet milk// | + | Two 45 calibre pistols\\ |
- | Two 100 lb tanks of oxygen// | + | One case dehydrated Pet milk\\ |
- | Stellar map (of the moon's constellation)// | + | Two 100 lb tanks of oxygen\\ |
- | Life raft// | + | Stellar map (of the moon's constellation)\\ |
- | Magnetic compass// | + | Life raft\\ |
- | 5 gallons of water Signal flares// | + | Magnetic compass\\ |
- | First aid kit containing injection needles// | + | 5 gallons of water\\ |
- | Solar-powered FM receiver-transmitter// | + | Signal flares\\ |
+ | First aid kit containing injection needles\\ | ||
+ | Solar-powered FM receiver-transmitter\\ | ||
ANSWERS NEXT MONTH! | ANSWERS NEXT MONTH! | ||
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WARM UP SLOWLY. | WARM UP SLOWLY. | ||
- | Never try to speed it up by rubbing hands and feet, or using hot water bottle. This could take blood from the " | + | Never try to speed it up by rubbing hands and feet, or using hot water bottle. This could take blood from the " |
(b) Make a fire if possible and give the casualty a warm sweet drink. NO ALCOHOL. | (b) Make a fire if possible and give the casualty a warm sweet drink. NO ALCOHOL. | ||
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The following is from Ted Lovegrove' | The following is from Ted Lovegrove' | ||
- | Fatigue, Physical Exhaustion | + | Fatigue, Physical Exhaustion |
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- | Anxiety, Mental Stress | + | |
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- | Reduction in Core Temperature | + | |
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- | Death from Exposure | + | |
1. For mountain walking or skiing, no person under 16 1/2 years of age if carrying a pack should go. | 1. For mountain walking or skiing, no person under 16 1/2 years of age if carrying a pack should go. | ||
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__The managerial setting__: The actions of the National Parks and Wildlife Service in managing national parks are an important determinant of the setting. Wilderness is characterised by the minimum of regulation, facilities and services. | __The managerial setting__: The actions of the National Parks and Wildlife Service in managing national parks are an important determinant of the setting. Wilderness is characterised by the minimum of regulation, facilities and services. | ||
- | Opportunities for wilderness experiences will be provided by,' | + | Opportunities for wilderness experiences will be provided by, designating wilderness areas over all or part of a national park. Such designation prescribes the recreation setting and the management emphasis as being to protect such opportunities for wilderness experiences as that area may have to offer. Any wilderness areas designated in a plan of management will be declared under subsection 59 (1) of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974, as soon as possible following the adoption of the plan. They will thereby be subject to section 61 of the Act, as well as to the provisions of the plan. |
The prescription for wilderness management for an area has the effect within that area of adding the following objective to those specified for that park or part of a park: \\ | The prescription for wilderness management for an area has the effect within that area of adding the following objective to those specified for that park or part of a park: \\ | ||
* To maintain the opportunities for wilderness experiences in relatively large expanses of land with essentially natural character. | * To maintain the opportunities for wilderness experiences in relatively large expanses of land with essentially natural character. | ||
- | Within designated wilderness areas, the following management | + | Within designated wilderness areas, the following management |
* Wherever possible wilderness areas will include complete catchment areas to protect nature conservation values and viewsheds. \\ | * Wherever possible wilderness areas will include complete catchment areas to protect nature conservation values and viewsheds. \\ | ||
- | * Activities that conflict with opportunities for wilderness experience of-the highest possible quality will not be permitted. \\ | + | * Activities that conflict with opportunities for wilderness experience of the highest possible quality will not be permitted. \\ |
* Wilderness area will be maintained as free as possible from signs, trailmarkers and other management devices. \\ | * Wilderness area will be maintained as free as possible from signs, trailmarkers and other management devices. \\ | ||
* Fire management practices in wilderness areas shall be in accordance with the adopted fire management plan. \\ | * Fire management practices in wilderness areas shall be in accordance with the adopted fire management plan. \\ | ||
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* Essential management tracks will be rehabilitated to as near to a natural condition as possible, consistent with the need to utilise them periodically for essential management operations. \\ | * Essential management tracks will be rehabilitated to as near to a natural condition as possible, consistent with the need to utilise them periodically for essential management operations. \\ | ||
* Other sites of disturbance including those which arise because of management works will be rehabilitated to as near to a natural state as practicable. \\ | * Other sites of disturbance including those which arise because of management works will be rehabilitated to as near to a natural state as practicable. \\ | ||
- | * The use by private or commercial interests of any form of motorised transport (including the landing of aircraft) | + | * The use by private or commercial interests of any form of motorised transport (including the landing of aircraft) |
* Motorised transport operated by any agency, except for essential management or rescue operations, will not be permitted. | * Motorised transport operated by any agency, except for essential management or rescue operations, will not be permitted. | ||
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The following national parks are recognized as including potential wilderness areas and it is proposed to investigate these to establish boundaries for the purposes of declaration if this proves to be warranted. | The following national parks are recognized as including potential wilderness areas and it is proposed to investigate these to establish boundaries for the purposes of declaration if this proves to be warranted. | ||
- | Blue Mountains/ | + | Blue Mountains/ |
Kanangra Boyd/Blue Mountains National Parks * \\ | Kanangra Boyd/Blue Mountains National Parks * \\ | ||
Deua National Park \\ | Deua National Park \\ | ||
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New England National Park * \\ | New England National Park * \\ | ||
- | Certan | + | Certain |
Willandra National Park * \\ | Willandra National Park * \\ | ||
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Many of these areas are within national parks which are currently subject to the preparation of a plan of management (indicated by an asterisk (*)). Wilderness areas proposed in a plan of management once adopted will be declared as wilderness under section 59 as a matter of high priority. | Many of these areas are within national parks which are currently subject to the preparation of a plan of management (indicated by an asterisk (*)). Wilderness areas proposed in a plan of management once adopted will be declared as wilderness under section 59 as a matter of high priority. | ||
- | In those other national parks listed | + | In those other national parks listed |
- | The management guidelines accord closely with those adopted by the Colong Committee. The Committee has strongly advocated the protection of complete catchment areas, particular instances being Nadgee, Deua-Wadbilliga and | + | The management guidelines accord closely with those adopted by the Colong Committee. The Committee has strongly advocated the protection of complete catchment areas, particular instances being Nadgee, Deua-Wadbilliga and Kakadu. " |
- | Kakadu. " | + | |
- | There are several aspects on which we would hope for more specific policy. The designation of wilderness under section 59(1) of the N.P.W.S. Act will take place as soon as possible following the adoption of the plan. Management plans take years to prepare and in the meantime roading, resorts and other development might take place in a wilderness. The object of section 59(1) is to preserve wilderness until the management plan has been approved. There also seems to be a contradiction between the commitment to " | + | There are several aspects on which we would hope for more specific policy. The designation of wilderness under section 59(1) of the N.P.W.S. Act will take place as soon as possible following the adoption of the plan. Management plans take years to prepare and in the meantime roading, resorts and other development might take place in a wilderness. The object of section 59(1) is to preserve wilderness until the management plan has been approved. There also seems to be a contradiction between the commitment to " |
- | The guidline | + | The guideline |
The goal of declaring no fewer than three wilderness areas a year gives some assurance of progress, though we would like to see quicker progress. The rate of progress would not matter so much if section 59 were used BEFORE wilderness areas were designated in management plans. | The goal of declaring no fewer than three wilderness areas a year gives some assurance of progress, though we would like to see quicker progress. The rate of progress would not matter so much if section 59 were used BEFORE wilderness areas were designated in management plans. | ||
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===== SOCIAL NOTES. ===== | ===== SOCIAL NOTES. ===== | ||
by Bill Holland. | by Bill Holland. | ||
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High Value items will be sold on owner' | High Value items will be sold on owner' | ||
- | Earlier in the month, on October 9th, we have a Wine, Cheese and Patt night. The Club wiItsupply | + | Earlier in the month, on October 9th, we have a Wine, Cheese and Pate night. The Club will supply |
- | 16th October is a Members' | + | 16th October is a Members' |
On the 23rd October, Peter Christian presents an audio/ | On the 23rd October, Peter Christian presents an audio/ | ||
- | ===== REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING | + | ===== REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING |
The Environment Centre has a new address (temporarily). It is:- 57 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney. | The Environment Centre has a new address (temporarily). It is:- 57 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney. | ||
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Time: 8.30 am start Saturday morning. Campfire Saturday night. | Time: 8.30 am start Saturday morning. Campfire Saturday night. | ||
- | Directions: Drive to Campbelltown and head south on the Appin Road. | + | Directions: Drive to Campbelltown and head south on the Appin Road. Turn left into Woodland Road and continue to Wedderburn Road (T intersection). Turn right and continue until you can turn left into Victoria Road, watch the S.& R. signs. |
- | Turn left into Woodland Road and continue to Wedderburn | + | |
Contact: Tony Parr 666-5984 (H), 666-8943, X 2511 (B)-for further details. | Contact: Tony Parr 666-5984 (H), 666-8943, X 2511 (B)-for further details. | ||
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