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CANBERRA BUSAWALESING CLUB iNC. J N EVVSLETTER EQ Box 160, Canberra City, A.C.T. 2601.

REGISTERED BY POST : PUBLICATION NO. NBH 1859 60 cents

VOLUME 18 MAY 1982 No. 5

EDITOR BilL Brown, 17 Faunce Cres, O'Connor 47 3329 (H) 48 6644 (W)

USEFUL CLUB CONTACTS:

PRESIDENT: Ann Gibbs—Jordan 45 7549 (H) 48 0066 (W) WALKS SECRETARY: John Street 48 7325 (H) 64 3245 (W) MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Lorraine Tomlins 72 3624 (W)

CONDENSED CLUB DIARY

Wed 19 May MONTHLY GATHERING at CSIRO Land Use Research Building, Black Mountain, 8 pm (book and auction) Mon 24 May COMMITTEE MEETING at John Street's house: 57 Wilshire Street Dickson, 8 pm ALL WELCOME Thu 27 May WALKS PLANNING EVENING, John Street's house, 57 Wilshire Street Dickson. Thu 27 May IT CLOSING DATE (Contributions to the Editor) Wed 2 Jun BUSH SONGS at John Ashman's house, 119 Namatjira Drive, Fisher (Tel: 88 6595) Tue 8 Jun IT COLLATION at Marg Roseby's house, 17 Hobbs Street, O'Connor

FIRES

Russ Bauer's article in the Last IT has raised an issue that bushwalkers should consider more carefully.

Our fires do place a demand on the environment. Dead wood is the home for many insects and other animals. (Ever notice their protests when you break up wood.) These are a source of food for larger animals such as lyrebirds and echidnas. The fire burns out a patch of vegetation and leaves ash which affects the soil. Bushfires do of course cause more extensive damage but often they do not burn the larger branches we use as fueL.

Our approach to fireplaces should depend on the circumstances at the campsite. In reguLarly used campsites we should use existing fireplaces so as to locaLise damage. This fireplace shouLd remain conspicuous so that subsequent parties will also use it. Excess fireplaces should be destroyed. In less frequently used sites we should try to hide the remains of the fire. Keep the fire small, let it burn out as much as possible before leaving and scatter or bury the ash and charcoal. - Bill Brown IT MAY 1982 Page 2 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir,

Russ Bauer's "Fire Places" (IT April 1982) raises a number of interesting points on conserving the integrity of the bush environment or 'wilderness'. Already we have others who are removing evidence of old campsites and spreading the remains thereof (see FBW newsletter March 1982).

Just as 'burn, bash and bury' was the criteria for many yearst until it was replaced by 'burn, bash and carry', so too should we rethink our ideas on fires and fireplaces. I don't necessarily accept the idea that the number of fires shouLd be reduced - tires tend to be a focal point or social behaviour that brings people together.

One point Russ did not raise was the proliferation of fireplaces at popular camping sites. Here I feel it s essential that existing fireplaces should be used to avoid any further destruction of the environment. Alternatively fuel stoves should be carried into these camps or where marginal vegetation exists or survives (e.g. at higher altitudes).

This brings up the idea that bushwalkers should be more socially/environmentally inclined. Perhaps we ought to spend more time caring about the bush by organising working bees. One example of this proposal would be to go into Monolith Valley, cLean up all the rubbish and perhaps plan some sort of layout for fire places. Cooperation with the Park Service in a clean—up campaign would go far in fostering better relations with the authorities. (Despite a moratorium, people will still camp in Monolith Valley). The Shoalhaven is another area due for a clean- up. Incidentally this type of activity can be rewarding, besides improving the countryside, collecting rubbish can be quire profitable when discarded or lost gear is found.

One word of warning, however, the idea that 'all fires should be lit in the bed of the river' can have worse consequences. There is a danger of being burnt by exp.oding river stones or in dodging these missiles.

Irrespective of the area visited, the evidence of fire (and indeed alt human traces) should be minimal. Nothing probably destroys a 'wilderness' experience more than to come across the remains of an old fire. Perhaps bushwalkers should adopt the policy of carrying a small spade or trenching tool. Prior to a fire being lit, a hole is dug after carefully setting aside the surface material or turf. The fire is lit in the hole, and after being extinguished the soil and especially the top stratum are replaced to give an unaltered appearance.

Burnt foil has become a severe problem since it was first introduced to Australian bushwaLking in 1959. Aluminium cans and disposable gas cylinders have added to the problem. It behoves ALL bushwalkers to carry a plastic bag in their pack and to fill it on each walk they go on. If each person brought out a small bundle of rubbish (not his/her own), then we could be proud about doing something positive for the environment. - Warwick Blayden THE BOOK At the February meeting a committee was formed to report on the aims, contents, costs and timetable for the production of a new CBC book. The group has met twice and it isproposed that there will be a brief discussion of their report at the next meeting. To expedite the discussion members are invited to contact Ian Carruthers (TeL: 58 3250 (H)) to indicate in advance points they wish to see canvassed. He hopes to assemble these views to present to the meeting. The report of the group follows. IT MAY 1982 Page 3

REPORT OF THE UMPTEENTH GROUP TO LOOK INTO PUBLISHING A GUIDE BOOK Aim To provide ideas and information for "Bushwalking from Canberra" for people who want to go into the bush. The book would cater for a wide range of tastes in bushwalking, from easy day trips to hard extended trips. A secondary aim of the book is to increase public support and concern for the bush and its general conservation. By compiling bushwalking information, the Club would be encouraging bushwalking. This, through the use of the bush, would increase the love and appreciation that users have of the bush. Thus the book would fulfil several of the objectives of the Club.

Format

similar in size to the current book (AS, 144, maybe 160, pages) At the beginning of the book, there would be about 20 pages of articles concerning bushwalking in general. The rest of the book would be divided into chapters, each describing an area defined by some logical features e.g. a set of roads or a watershed. These chapters would comprise: Introduction access to area, available maps, physical description, weather conditions, special considerations.

some form of map 1:400 000 simply to illustrate the text 1:100 000 with route marked would be given only for "day" walks near Canberra.

Notes For the areas nearer Canberra, the walks would be described in reasonable detail, and usually as a complete walk. For other areas, the notes would be written in "sections" that can be combined by the reader as desired to make up walks. The amount of detail would depend on the area and its usage. For the wilder areas, the notes would briefly say what is feasible without giving much detail about how to do it.

Ideas for walks giving significant points on the route, e.g. Suggan Buggan - / Tin Mine Hut / The Pilot - Quambatt Flat / The Cobberas - / Mt Menaak - Suggan Buggan (5 days, medium)

(e) Further reading. !T !_128 _Pth_

(e) Further reading.

3. Contents of the book

Table of contents Short general articles (1-2 pages each) Introduction Planning a walk General comments Equipment checklist Walking with children Source and coverage of maps Safety in the bush General comments Survival in a bushfire "Death by exposure is not an accident" Care of the bush General comments National Parks: do's and don't Bibliography of general books concerning geology, prehistory, history, ecology, etc. Information about these topics would be also included where appropriate in the track notes. (32 pages)

Notes using the structure described in 2 above Number of pages in brackets.

1 Urban Canberra 4) ( 2 West of Canberra (10) 3 The Southern ACT (10) 4 Northern Kosciusko N.P. (10) S The (10) 6 The Southern Snowy Mountains 8) ( 7 The 6) .. ( 8 The South East Corner of NSW 6) ( 9 The Tuross & Brogo 8) ( 10 South East of Canberra 6) ( 11 The 8) ( 12 The Clyde River 8) 13 The ( ( 8) 14 The Southern Blue Mountains 6) ( Index to geographical features ( 4)

A separate sheet (which will be available at the May meeting) has a more detailed description of the areas covered. The list will certainly change, partly because of space limitations and partly because of what notes are collected. Cost The following is an estimate of the cost of the book. Printing: 3000 copies 144 pages 6450 plus 2.5% sales tax 161 less 25% book bounty 1611 subtotal 5000 add 16 months inflation 800 total cost of printing 1:1,Ii] Miscellaneous: photos ,maps , postage , paper 1000 Total cost:

Changing the number of copies printed will alter the cost by $900 per 1000 copies while increasing the size by 16 pages would cost an extra $500.

In April 1982, the publication fund stood at $5200. We could expect about $600 interest to be added by August 1983. Pre-publication sales of the book should be able to cover this gap.

Time table

The collection of notes to be finished by May 1983. Because of the way the notes will be compiled, it should be quite feasible to have the text ready by the end of July 1983. The important thing is to start collecting notes as soon as possible.

June 82 - publish in IT the Table of Contents of the book and seek notes of the routEs from " memory "

Maintain a list of walks requiring track note taking/checking. Need to work closely with Trips Sec. Need to contact leader or someone on trip to take notes or check existing notes.

Print a "collection of track notes" sheet. One side of the sheet would have how/what to collect while the notes would be written on the otherside.

Cycle of writing notes: Receive notes and type them up Have someone familar with the area check them Give them to someone else to field test. Repeat as necessary. - Rob Cannon

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR WALKS SECRETARY I am expecting that I wiLl be somewhat preoccupied in late June with impending paternity. In view of this awesome event I would like members to bear with me and produce the walks/ski tour program for the coming winter. All grades of trips are needed, from milk—runs to hand—core wiLderness expeditions. All club members are able to make a contribution. Have you Led a trip this year? To help the gestation of your trip I am hosting a ik!— ki_Plannin Evenin2 on at 57 Wi ishire Street Dickson, 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. We will labour to prepare a scrumptious supper. See you there. - John Street P.S. If you really can't make it - write or ring me with your walk/ski tour on 48 7325 (H)

Footnote : The problems John is having should not be underrated. As he told us at the last Committee meeting; "You've no idea what having a baby does to your hormones". - Editor TRANSPORT COSTS AND CODE OF ETHIC

Alan Vidler has volunteered to assist in a review of transport costs for club trips. We can be sure that they won't drop. He is also investigating a possible code of ethics for the club. If you have any views on either of these matters, please convey them to Alan. (Tel: 54 5373 or write to 56 Woolner CU Hawker 2614). YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR

Our May meeting (19th) will be in two parts. To begin with there will be a short discussion on the report of the group looking into the publication of a new Club book. (See this issue for the report). The second part of the meeting will be that amazing event known as the 'Club Auction'. I remember the last such occasion involved exchanges ranging from a quality duvet to a bunch of left—foot sandshoes. So bring along plenty of walking and X—C ski gear or other sundry items. In the past, some sellers have elected to donate proceeds to a good c ause like the Conservation Fund. Those who have been to previous auctions know of the fun generated.

In June, we turn our minds to the coming cross—country ski season. This will be assisted by ski films, including the interests of beginners. - Ian Carruthers COMMENTS FROM THE CONSERVATION OFFICER Events over the last few months, culminating in the lack of interest in the last two Conservation Meetings, have indicated to me that this Club is merely interested in social bushwalking. Although a few members are active with other conservation groups, the Club itseLf is very conservative and the general discussion of ideas and values which relate to conservation are suppressed behind tales of walking exploits and, at times, egotistical elitist yarns.

Consequently I will not be holding any more Conservation Meetings. If you have any matter which you want discussed please telephone me on 98 0237 (W), or 47 4362 (H). - Russ Bauer IT _!_128 _Pe_

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS : JUNE The Canberra Branch of the Tasmanian Wilderness Society is running a NO DAMS campaign in conjunction with the elections in the division of Fraser. Preliminary surveys indicate at 25-30% NO DAMS vote can be expected; a number -j which would further emphasise the national importance of the Franklin River.

on ------This------is one------time- -when------we, and- -all- -- --our-- -friends,-- can voice a view which will be counted. VOTE "NO D A M S " - Russ Bauer

DISAPPEARING FORESTS At the present rate of clearing, 2/3 of the remaining forests in the world will be gone by the year 2000. Global deforestation is occurring at a rate of 30 hectares per minute or 16 million hectares per year. This is equivalent to-a rectangular area about 530 km long and 300 km wide. (Sydney is about 300 km from Canberra). The area of forest needed to support the oxygen intake of one person is 1.6 hectares. - Russ Bauer

TALLINGANDA STATE FOREST A total of 1278 hectares of natural, 'unproductive' eucalypt forest has now been bulldozed into neat rows and burnt. Over the next four years this area will increase to 2200 hectares. We may not all walk in this area but these operations are diminishing what little remains of our natural forests. Just because we don't see the bellowing clouds of smoke rising from the bulldozed forest, the charred- remainders of mature trees or the endless straight rows of little radiatas doesn't mean that we (individually or as a Club) should silently accept the mismanagement policies of Govermnents. - Russ Bauer

CONSERVATION MEETING (aUthe Streets' house, 19/4/82) Present: John and Ally Street, Ann G—J (Club President), Joan Roseby, Jennie Whinam (arrived Late because of a TWS meeting commitment) and guest person, David Durnaresq. Apologies: Henry Burmester, Ian Carruthers.

Business:

1. Forests The Drumoyne By Election recorded a 24% "No Rainforest Logging" vote; Washpool and Hasting River - wilderness qualities and road intrusions; - logging history; - canopy retention and dieback problems; - Government enquiries; - trade offs and aLternatives to logging. reafforestation of cleared Land replacement of native forests with pine plantations - use of cleared land; - pines for puLp exports; - self sufficiency: the myth; - political problems, e.g. softwood forest acts, interest payments by State to Commonwealth.

2. No other topics discussed because of poor turnout of Club members.

Meeting closed with tea and cakes.

ACTION REQUIRED

The Rainforest Committee, comprising Wran (Chairman), Booth, Bedford, Gordon and Day has yet to announce a decision on the future of rainforest Logging in NSW. With Wran and Booth in favour of saving the forests, Gordon and Day wanting to cut them down, and Bedford fence sitting, it could be some time before a statement is issued. With the dry season approaching, 'no decision' will probably see the commencement of logging in more pristine areas.

to Wran, Booth and Bedford stating that all rainforest logging should cease immediately. Your letter may sway the Committee in favour of preserving the remaining rainforests in NSW. LETTERS from all Club Members are important. - Russ Bauer

W A L K S REPORTS

WOILA (Easter)

For many years-I have been aiming to visit the Woila but it was not until this trip that I finally got the chance.

Access was not too bad along a long but mainly open ridge from Badja Mill. We were surprised to find two other groups camping down at the river. Still there is plenty of room. From the campsite at about 370078 (Badja) we headed straight up the ridge towards Mother Woila. It is a very steep climb. Fred knew the right way when we got to the cliffs below Little Woila and led us to a cleft a bit to the left of the ridgeline. It still took rope work and a lot of time to get the party up. From there it was rock scrambling to the flat top of Mother Woila which is covered in surprisingly lush forest. Beyond this is a very messy bit at 391104 where we were forced a long way down to avoid a bluff. We campted on the Horseshoe (402111) where water was available about 5 minutes away. Probably about 5 krns for the day and stow going.

That night we were joined by a walker from Sydney who had set out on a side trip and misjudged his timing. Next morning, south over Tabletop. We avoided Scout Hat (396073) and took the next ridge to the south. This has a fair bit of acacia scrub but is otherwise reasonable going. Monday started with a short walk along a very pLeasant riverside before walking back out along the firetrail to Badja Springs. This could be a useful access road but it is a bit steep for conventional cars.

Once again Fred has led a very successful and well thought out walk for Easter. - Bill Brown - EASTER 1982

We sat debating whether to camp or not and it was only lunchtime. AdmittedLy, • it was day three and the trip had been whiteanted and it wasn't that far to the cars and, let's face it, it was a magnificent spot. A mountain summit with a level, grassy floor, scattered everlastings and the best stand of ribbon guns I have ever seen.

I settled in to admire them. It is wonderful to see a forest that has been able to grown and has not been axed. So what if cows had grazed the forest floor and there was a tin shed 50 metres away, these were trees, big trees. Warwick and Mick lounged on the grass as Dasher Leedman pranced around with his camera trying to capture the sunlight filtering between the trunks. We were on top of Mount Kerry, a basalt cap rising above the Widden Valley (northern Blue Mountains, in case you have not heard of the Widden).

Somehow I managed to drive cheeriLy to Ryalston to meet Warwick on Thursday night and we campted heaven knows where. Anyway it was a nice spot (looked that way with the moonlight playing on the sandstone). After a bit more driving on Friday morning, we trundLed off through some paddocks towards and up Mount Wilworril. A mountain name with a nice ring to it. From there we had a good view into a thing called Harris Hole. It looked like an enclosed little valley and there is probably a geological explanation for it. I had heard it was scrubby and I didn't intend going down to find out. Instead we headed north down a ridge scattered with white trunked eucalypts, through a delightfuL grassy saddle above Never Never Creek, onto a side ridge and Blayden Pass at 259484 (Coricudgy 1:50,000).

To camp, we settled into a semi—rainforest flat on Razorback Creek then next morning wandered down the creek to its junction with Coricudgy Creek. It helps if you do a right hand sidle just before the junction. We didn't and ended up in a wonderful jungle of assorted vines (great if you are a vine freak). Onto where the rot set in. It wasn't supposed to be like this black- berry vines, nettles, lawyer vines and sticky seeds which liked socks and hairy legs. Finally a grassy bank, casuarinas, lunch and a white ant called Charlie. I wanted to go to Pomany; Warwick was his usual obliging self and Nick was trying to be diplomatic and find a compromise. Feeling lazy, I didn't need much persuading to be talked out of Pomany.

The brook opened out to farmland with good views of the surrounding valley walls. We decided on a high camp, colLected some water and pitched the flys at 512773 (Mount Pomany 1:50,000). There were excellent views of the valleys below, cliffs and the surrounding ridges. Definitely good ridge country and the right time of year for ridges. A slack wander up an open ridge to Kerry, lunch, then a decision. Surprisingly, to wander on (one couldn't camp at lunchtime). Anyway we wanted a taste of some mountain holly just enough to make us appreciate another delightful grassy saddle and that was it - camp.

A bit of a trog next morning and we were up Coricudgy. Unfortunately it hasn't been as lucky as Kerry and is crisscorssed with old trails and large stumps. Nevertheless it has a respectable forest as logging must have taken place some time ago. Onto a firetrail hedged with blackberries and sown with strawberry plants, yes strawberry plants. I was amazed and started digging with Warwick's dinner fork. Coricudgy strawberries next season. Further down the trail opened up and we were soon back at the cars. -

It is interesting country and it is a pity we don't get up there more often. If you want to see pics of it try looking in CoLo Wilderness by Henry Gold/Peter Prineas. - Ann G—J W A L K S P R E V I E W S

16 May Mount Gudgenby (MIR) 30 May Mount OrroraL Circumnavigation (anticlockwise) (M—L/M) 5-6 June Murray, Morgant Bimberi (M/R) 26-27 June Owen Cole (Budawangs) (MIM)

These walks are alL fairly standard ones. They will aLl go, subject to sufficient starters, weather etc. However, leadership arrangements wilL be:

(a) I will undertake to take bookings, organise transport etc. (Phone bookings acceptabLe).

(b) the actuaL leader wiLl be seLected on the following priority:

if I want to go, I wiLl lead; if I don't want to got I will try to con another suitable person and help with directions etc (as weLl as (a)); it (ii) tails, I wiLl lead it after aLl.

(c) in summary, it you are going on the walk only to see me you may be disappointed. - Alan VidLer 54 5373 (H)

Sunday May 23 : Purnoo Lookout

Purnoo Lookout is situated above the Kangaroo River at the end of a sandstone peninsula with the Shoalhaven River on one side and Bundanoon Creek on the other. The walk will be along a fire trail, but there will be some optionaL side trips through the scrub to some interesting cliff top view points. Note: it non of the Cedar Road is tratficable, the walk will, be LIE. There is about a two hour drive from Canberra. - Jeff Bennetts

May 22-23 : Jordan's Budawang Bicycle Bash

We will start riding from the Bangor area (Nerriga) and push oft on a road to Sturgess where we will stash the bicycles. Its then foot power to the top of Elliott to camp. Sunday morning there will be a traverse across Sturgess. maybe a trip up Quilters, then its back along the same road to Bangor.

WANTED: a mechanic to repair the leader's bicycle when it falls apart. She is hopeless at fixing these things.

BRING: a water container - essential for Saturday night.

MAP: CMW Budawangs

LIMIT: 8, including leader. - Ann G—J (this issue typed by Wanda Carter) IT MAY 1982 Page 11

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME ------( DATE TRIP GRADE LEADER MAP MAY 15 - 16 Marble Arch - Big Hole area S/E John Street Araluen (limit 3 cars) 487325(H) 1:100,000

Sun 16 Mt Gudgenby H/H Alan Vidler ACT 545373(H) 1:100,000

Wed 19 Monthly Gathering at CSIRO Land Use Research Building, Black Mountain, 8 pm (book and auction)

22 - 23 * Jordan's Budawangs Bicycle Bash Bumpy Ann Gibbs-Jordan (limit 8) 487549(H) CMW Budawangs

22 -23 Quilty's from Sassafras HIM Henry Burmester 470193(H) CHW Budawangs

Sun 23 * Purnoo Lookout M/E Jeff Bennetts Moss Vale 315899(H) 1:100,000

Hon 24 Committee Meeting at John Street's, 57 Wilshire St, Dickson

Thu 27 Walks/Ski Tour Planning at John Street's,

Thu 27 IT Closing Date

29 - 30 Wirritin Ridge M/R Stan Mulvany CMW Budawangs 412798(H)

Sun 30 Mt Orroral Circumnavigation M-L/M Alan Vidler ACT (anticlockwise) 545373(H) 1:100,000

JUNE Wed 2 Bush Songs at John Ashman's, 119 Namatjira Dr, Fisher, Tel. 886595(H)

5 - 6 Murray, Morgan, Bimberi MR Alan Vidler ACT 545373(H) 1:100,000

Sun 6 Bungonia Gorge M/M Marg Roseby Caoura 485007(H) 1:25,000

Tue 8 IT Collation at Marg Roseby's, 17 Hobbs St, O'Connor

26 - 27 Mts Owen, Cole N/H Alan Vidler CMW Budawangs 545373(11)

Sun 27 Nursery Swamp - Rendezvous Ck H/M Jeff Bennets ACT 315899(H) 1:100,000

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TRANSPORT COSTS: 12.5 cents per km for each car. Total cost is divided equally amongst ALL participants.

BOOKINGS: To be made on appropriate sheet at Paddy Palm's, Northbourne Avenue, by 5:00 pm Thursdays.

DO NOT TELEPHONE PADDY'S TO BOOK

EQUIPMENT: Equipment can be hired for Club walks from Rod Peters, telephone 512580 (H)

GRADING OF WALKS: Short (S) under 12 km a day Medium (M) 12 - 20 km a day Long more than 20 km a day

Wet (W) compulsory swims Easy (E) firetrails, tracks, forest or beach Medium bushtracks, alpine, some scrub Rough (R) substantial scrub, steep climbs and rock scrambling

NOTE TO ALL WALKERS

Leaders should check that:

each applicant the leader has not walked with is capable of completing the proposed trip, by contacting them personally and asking where and when and with whom they have previously walked;

everyone is aware of what the trip entails and of any specialised equipment required.

The leader may reject any applicant who he/she judges may be incapable of conipleting thc walk.

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REGISTERED BY AUSTRALIA POST: PUBLICATION No. NBH 1859 PIGEON HOUSE AND BEYOND A Guide to the Budawang Ranges

Authors

Allan Fox Roger Good Wilf Hilder Chris Hump/.iries Robe rt Jenkins Graeme Mitchell Ian Olsen Barry Peick John Pickard Robert Snedden Cohn Watson Warwick Williams Preface by Paddy Palhin

Photo by Robert Snedden

A comprehensive guide to the Budawang Ranges, Clyde River Gorge, Yadboro Forest and Pigeon House comprising 16 chapters, each written by an author expert in his field. The book is divided into two parts, Part I outlining The Influence of Man and Part II covering the Natural History. Together they comprise over 240 pages of text, maps, diagrams, illustrations, and gUide to species with black and white photographs and numerous colour plates. Expected to be released in August 1982, the book will be available in hard cover as a numbered limited edition with dust jacket. For pre-publication orders only at $34.00. This offer closes on May 23, 1982. Soft cover editions will be available after issue of the limited edition hard cover volumes. PIGEON HOUSE AND BEYOND A comprehensive guide to the scenic grandeur of the BUDAWANG and southern MORTON NATIONAL PARKS. Overlooked by the famous landmark of Pigeon House, named by Captain Cook, the area encompasses some one hundred thousand hectares lying inland from Ulladulla on the south coast. PIGEON HOUSE AND BEYOND explores a region that is unique in scenic beauty and diverse in its natural history. Popularly known as The Budawangs, the area is only part of a greater resource that comprises both the Budawang National Park and the southern portion of the Morton National Park. PIGEON HOUSE AND BEYOND through its detailed chapters will guide you as you begin to piece together the infinitely stow geological processes that have shaped the landscape. It will enable you to understand and explore the wonderful diversity of flora and fauna found there, in areas as diverse as open forest, swamp land and rainforest. Through prehistory and history, you will trace the life style of the indigenous Aborigines until the time of European contact. You will marvel at the explorations of the the early surveyors who sought to unravel the mystery of the unknown land, and walk in the footsteps of the modern-day explorers - the bushwalkers, who have contributed so much to the eventual recognition of the area as an important part of the nations natural heritage. THE BUDAWANG COMMITTEE is publishing this book in the belief that such a region needs far more than legal protection. It depends for its long term survival on a community that is sensitive to the need for natural areas in a progressive society. PIGEON HOUSE AND BEYOND has been written to help fulfil this need. It has been written in the concerned belief that a deeper understanding and appreciation of the area will ensure its long term preservation. Profits from THE BUDAWANG COMMITTEE projects, including sales of PIGEON HOUSE AND BEYOND and the NORTHERN BUDA WANG RANGE sketch map are to be used for the management and preservation of the national parks in the Budawangs, in liaison with the National Parks and Wildlife Service of New South Wales. To place your order/orders with THE BUDAWANG COMMITTEE (40 Alexandria Avenue, Eastwood N.S.W. 2122.), please fill in the coupon below and mail to:-

dUC THE BUDA WANG COMMITTEE P.O. Box 133 Eastwood N.S.W. 2122

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Numbered Limited Edition Hard Cover @ $34.00 $ (Pre-publication offer closes May 23, 1982) Soft cover edition @ $18.50 $ Northern Budawang Range sketch map @ $2.00 $ ...... All prices include packaging and postage. Cheque/money order payable to THE BUDA WANG COMMITTEE Expected release August 1982.