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Responsible bushwalkers today observe ' | Responsible bushwalkers today observe ' | ||
- | Plan Your Trip With Care\\ | + | **Plan Your Trip With Care**\\ |
* Good planning is the key to successful bushwalking with minimal impact. | * Good planning is the key to successful bushwalking with minimal impact. | ||
* You must obtain a camping permit before leaving to camp out overnight. Bookings are compulsory for some parks. The ranger will provide you with up to date information on camping and park conditions. Limits are placed on group sizes in sorn. parks. Campsites may be closed because of fire threat or for regeneration. | * You must obtain a camping permit before leaving to camp out overnight. Bookings are compulsory for some parks. The ranger will provide you with up to date information on camping and park conditions. Limits are placed on group sizes in sorn. parks. Campsites may be closed because of fire threat or for regeneration. | ||
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* Obtain permission before crossing private property. | * Obtain permission before crossing private property. | ||
- | Essential Equipment\\ | + | **Essential Equipment**\\ |
Taking the right equipment will help you to walk with minimal impact. As well as your normal bushwalking gear, please take: | Taking the right equipment will help you to walk with minimal impact. As well as your normal bushwalking gear, please take: | ||
* A fuel stove and fuel for cooking. | * A fuel stove and fuel for cooking. | ||
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* A hand trowel for human waste disposal. | * A hand trowel for human waste disposal. | ||
- | Cooking, campfires and fuel stoves.\\ | + | **Cooking, campfires and fuel stoves**\\ |
Fuel stoves are essential. Many national parks are now 'fuel stove only' areas. Using fuel stoves minimises the risk of bushfires and reduces environmental degradation. There are many practical reasons for using fuel stoves. They are safer, faster and cleaner; are easier to use in wet weather, don't leave unsightly scares at the site and make it easier to clean up properly afterwards. Consider using a stove on all bushwalking trips. | Fuel stoves are essential. Many national parks are now 'fuel stove only' areas. Using fuel stoves minimises the risk of bushfires and reduces environmental degradation. There are many practical reasons for using fuel stoves. They are safer, faster and cleaner; are easier to use in wet weather, don't leave unsightly scares at the site and make it easier to clean up properly afterwards. Consider using a stove on all bushwalking trips. | ||
- | Campfires\\ | + | **Campfires**\\ |
The pleasant tradition of gathering around a campfire is causing increasing environmental damage to bushwalking sites. Gathering firewood leads to trampling around campsites, removes vital habitat for insects, reptiles, birds and small mammals and prevents normal recycling of nutrients. Escaped campfires can become devastating bushfires, causing great danger to bushwalkers and the environment. Think about the effects of lighting a fire in a given area. | The pleasant tradition of gathering around a campfire is causing increasing environmental damage to bushwalking sites. Gathering firewood leads to trampling around campsites, removes vital habitat for insects, reptiles, birds and small mammals and prevents normal recycling of nutrients. Escaped campfires can become devastating bushfires, causing great danger to bushwalkers and the environment. Think about the effects of lighting a fire in a given area. | ||
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* Be absolutely sure the fire is out. Douse it with water. If the ground beneath is still hot, douse it again. Do not cover with earth - embers can smoulder for days. | * Be absolutely sure the fire is out. Douse it with water. If the ground beneath is still hot, douse it again. Do not cover with earth - embers can smoulder for days. | ||
- | A place to camp// | + | **A place to camp**\\ |
With modern camping equipment you can leave a campsite looking untouched. | With modern camping equipment you can leave a campsite looking untouched. | ||
* Choose low impact campsites. Camp at an existing site where possible, or search for a spot where you don't have to remove rocks or branches or damage vegetation. | * Choose low impact campsites. Camp at an existing site where possible, or search for a spot where you don't have to remove rocks or branches or damage vegetation. | ||
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* Aim to leave camp sites as you found them, or cleaner. Remove rubbish and dismantle unnecessary or unsafe fireplaces. | * Aim to leave camp sites as you found them, or cleaner. Remove rubbish and dismantle unnecessary or unsafe fireplaces. | ||
- | Hygiene in the bush\\ | + | **Hygiene in the bush**\\ |
Bushwalkers must observe proper sanitation and hygiene methods and must avoid polluting water in any way. | Bushwalkers must observe proper sanitation and hygiene methods and must avoid polluting water in any way. | ||
* Use toilets if available. Away from toilets, ensure all faecal matter and toilet paper are properly buried (15cm deep) well away from tracks, campsites, water courses and drainage channels (100m). Carry out sanitary pads and tampons. | * Use toilets if available. Away from toilets, ensure all faecal matter and toilet paper are properly buried (15cm deep) well away from tracks, campsites, water courses and drainage channels (100m). Carry out sanitary pads and tampons. | ||
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**Remember: pack it in - pack it out.** | **Remember: pack it in - pack it out.** | ||
- | Track tips | + | **Track tips**\\ |
Cutting corners on walking tracks and marking unofficial bushwalking routes are unacceptable practices for modern bushwalkers. You can help protect vegetation and limit erosion. | Cutting corners on walking tracks and marking unofficial bushwalking routes are unacceptable practices for modern bushwalkers. You can help protect vegetation and limit erosion. | ||
* Keep on the track and do not cut corners, particularly in wet weather. Shortcutting promotes erosion and degradation and can confuse other bushwalkers. | * Keep on the track and do not cut corners, particularly in wet weather. Shortcutting promotes erosion and degradation and can confuse other bushwalkers. | ||
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* Walk safely. Become skilled in bush navigation, leave a walking itinerary and take maps. Large scale searches for overdue bushwalkers can have a marked impact on the local environment. They are also expensive and can be dangerous for the searchers. | * Walk safely. Become skilled in bush navigation, leave a walking itinerary and take maps. Large scale searches for overdue bushwalkers can have a marked impact on the local environment. They are also expensive and can be dangerous for the searchers. | ||
- | How can you help | + | **How can you help**\\ |
Bushwalkers are a vital source of information to park staff who are interested in the condition of campsites, trails and water points, sightings of animals and bushfires. You will be making a real contribution to the management of the park if you talk to or write to the ranger on your return. Promote minimal impact bushwalking by following the code and discussing issues with your bushwalking friends. | Bushwalkers are a vital source of information to park staff who are interested in the condition of campsites, trails and water points, sightings of animals and bushfires. You will be making a real contribution to the management of the park if you talk to or write to the ranger on your return. Promote minimal impact bushwalking by following the code and discussing issues with your bushwalking friends. | ||
Further information about the subject may be found in recent publications available from outdoor equipment stores and environmental bookshops. Protect your recreation opportunities. Bushwalk with minimal impact. | Further information about the subject may be found in recent publications available from outdoor equipment stores and environmental bookshops. Protect your recreation opportunities. Bushwalk with minimal impact. | ||
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===== First Aid ===== | ===== First Aid ===== | ||
Notes supplied by Patrick James | Notes supplied by Patrick James | ||
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This is the third of a series of articles on this important subject | This is the third of a series of articles on this important subject | ||
- | Snake Bite Treatment | + | **Snake Bite Treatment**\\ |
(continued from September issue) | (continued from September issue) | ||
- | Immobilise the limb with a splint and sling or, if the leg is affected, bind one leg to the other. | + | Immobilise the limb with a splint and sling or, if the leg is affected, bind one leg to the other. Keep the casualty under observation. If the casualty become unconscious, |
- | 8 Insect Bite | + | |
- | Red-back spiders, funnel-web spiders, ticks, leeches, bees, hornets, wasps, ants, mosquitos | + | **8 Insect Bite**\\ |
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | Red-back spiders, funnel-web spiders, ticks, leeches, bees, hornets, wasps, ants, mosquitoes |
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+ | Signs & Symptoms\\ | ||
These vary depending on the insect and the patient' | These vary depending on the insect and the patient' | ||
- | Treatment | ||
- | Assume spider bites are venomous and treat as for snake bite. Ticks can be removed with kero, methylated spirits or Teatree oil, be sure that the whole of the tick is out and do not to leave the tick head in the skin. Leeches can be removed as for a tick, with salt, insect repellent, or with a small flame. Bee (hornets and wasps) stings Should be removed by scraping with the blade of a knife or | ||
- | a long finger nail. Ant bites can be considered as bee stings. For all bites and stings, except spider bites, apply a cold compress to the affected area, rest the casualty, apply antihistamine cream if available. Keep the patient under observation for anaphylactic shock. If bitten near the mouth, throat or neck be prepared for transfer to hospital. (Allergic reaction could cause swelling and blockage of the airway.) For mosquito and sandfly bites use antihistamine cream. Better still is to use an insect repellent and minimise the amount of exposed skin. | ||
- | Burns | + | Treatment\\ |
+ | Assume spider bites are venomous and treat as for snake bite. Ticks can be removed with kero, methylated spirits or Teatree oil, be sure that the whole of the tick is out and do not to leave the tick head in the skin. Leeches can be removed as for a tick, with salt, insect repellent, or with a small flame. Bee (hornets and wasps) stings should be removed by scraping with the blade of a knife or a long finger nail. Ant bites can be considered as bee stings. For all bites and stings, except spider bites, apply a cold compress to the affected area, rest the casualty, apply antihistamine cream if available. Keep the patient under observation for anaphylactic shock. If bitten near the mouth, throat or neck be prepared for transfer to hospital. (Allergic reaction could cause swelling and blockage of the airway.) For mosquito and sandfly bites use antihistamine cream. Better still is to use an insect repellent and minimise the amount of exposed skin. | ||
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+ | **Burns**\\ | ||
There are three grades of bums: superficial, | There are three grades of bums: superficial, | ||
- | Superficial Burns | + | |
+ | Superficial Burns\\ | ||
Scalds from hot water, moderate sunburn. | Scalds from hot water, moderate sunburn. | ||
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | |
+ | Signs & Symptoms\\ | ||
Reddening of the skin, perhaps minor blisters. The skin is not broken. | Reddening of the skin, perhaps minor blisters. The skin is not broken. | ||
- | Treatment | + | |
+ | Treatment\\ | ||
Cool immediately with cold water, continue cooling for five to 10 minutes depending on the extent of the bum. Cover with a dry dressing. | Cool immediately with cold water, continue cooling for five to 10 minutes depending on the extent of the bum. Cover with a dry dressing. | ||
- | Intermediate Burns | + | |
+ | Intermediate Burns\\ | ||
Scalds from boiling water, severe sunburn. | Scalds from boiling water, severe sunburn. | ||
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | |
+ | Signs & Symptoms\\ | ||
Blistering of skin. The skin surface is not broken. | Blistering of skin. The skin surface is not broken. | ||
- | Treatment | + | |
+ | Treatment\\ | ||
Cool immediately with cold water, and continue cooling for at least 10 minutes depending on the extent of burn. Cover with a dry dressing. | Cool immediately with cold water, and continue cooling for at least 10 minutes depending on the extent of burn. Cover with a dry dressing. | ||
- | Severe Burns | + | |
+ | Severe Burns\\ | ||
Severe scalds from boiling water or cooking oil, direct bums from fire, burning clothing etc. | Severe scalds from boiling water or cooking oil, direct bums from fire, burning clothing etc. | ||
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | |
+ | Signs & Symptoms\\ | ||
Severe blistering, damage or burning of the skin. The surface of the skin is broken. | Severe blistering, damage or burning of the skin. The surface of the skin is broken. | ||
- | Treatment | + | |
+ | Treatment\\ | ||
Cool immediately with cold water, continue cooling for at least 10 minutes depending on the extent of | Cool immediately with cold water, continue cooling for at least 10 minutes depending on the extent of | ||
bum and the situation. Carefully remove clothing from the burnt area; cut away clothing with scissors or ' | bum and the situation. Carefully remove clothing from the burnt area; cut away clothing with scissors or ' | ||
- | 10 Dehydration | + | |
+ | **10 Dehydration**\\ | ||
This can occur under strenuous exercise in hot weather or as the result of vomiting or diarrhoea. Re- hydrate with drinking water or weak tea. For vomiting and diarrhoea do not give solid food until the casualty | This can occur under strenuous exercise in hot weather or as the result of vomiting or diarrhoea. Re- hydrate with drinking water or weak tea. For vomiting and diarrhoea do not give solid food until the casualty | ||
- | has stabilised, that is within 12 hours (or overnight) being able to retains liquids. If not stable continue | + | has stabilised, that is within 12 hours (or overnight) being able to retains liquids. If not stable continue |
To be continued next issue. | To be continued next issue. | ||
- | YESTERDAY, TODAY & | + | |
- | TOMORR a W | + | ===== Memorabilia Information Required ===== |
- | A GRAND EXHIBITION OF BUSH WALKING | + | |
- | MEMORABILIA IS PLANNED AS PART OF OUR | + | YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW\\ |
- | 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN 1997 | + | A GRAND EXHIBITION OF BUSH WALKING MEMORABILIA IS PLANNED AS PART OF OUR 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN 1997 |
- | what was used yesterday | + | |
- | what we have today | + | What was used yesterday\\ |
- | what lies ahead for tomorrow | + | What we have today\\ |
+ | What lies ahead for tomorrow\\ | ||
PLEASE LET US HAVE ANY ITEMS OR IDEAS | PLEASE LET US HAVE ANY ITEMS OR IDEAS | ||
- | photographs | + | * photographs |
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- | clothing, ropes) | + | |
- | navigation (maps, compasses) | + | |
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- | war time memories/ | + | |
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- | club meetings (rooms, activities, social events) | + | |
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- | | + | * or any other memorabilia |
- | * or any other memorabilia | + | |
IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WELCOME | IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WELCOME | ||
- | Judy O' | + | Judy O' |
===== The September 1996 General Meeting ===== | ===== The September 1996 General Meeting ===== |
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