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Summarised History of the Friends of the Simpson Desert Parks 1986 to 2011 SUMMARISED HISTORY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE SIMPSON DESERT PARKS 1986 TO 2011 Friends of the Simpson Desert Parks (FOS) was established in August in 1986 with 25 Inaugural members. The group encompasses all states of Australia with about 40%, of the 120 memberships from South Australia. Because our members are spread over such an area we keep in touch by the minutes of our six general meetings, and the two newsletters we publish each year. FOS has an interest in the Simpson Desert Conservation Park; Simpson Desert Regional Reserve; Witjira National Park; Lake Eyre National Park and Elliott Price Conservation Park. We have prepared and keep updated a brochure with Aboriginal and European history and other general information about the parks and the group. One of our members, Mark Shephard has written a book called The Simpson Desert – Natural History and Human Endeavour PATRONS Reg Sprigg was our inaugural Patron. Warren Bonython, who was our inaugural President, later accepted the position of Patron, and has also written books about his experiences in the Simpson Desert and other places he has “explored”, and was instrumental in encouraging creation of the Simpson Desert Conservation Park. In 2010, Brendan Lay was appointed holding the position jointly Warren Bonython. Brendan was instrumental in recommending the acquisition of Mt Dare Station for inclusion in Witjira National Park and is well respected for his work in the region in a variety of fields. AWARDS TO GROUP OR INDIVIDUALS The group and individual members have been recognised for their work. FRIENDS OF PARKS INC. FORUM AWARDS FOR THE GROUP CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Poeppel Post Project 1990 Adopt a Trail - the French Track from Purni Bore to Poeppel The Best Friends Newsletter 1991 Post 1992 Getting to know the local Flora 1992, 2005 - the French Track 1998; 2003 A novel Project - the Desert Clean Up -1992 - Simpson Desert Parks 2003 Prepare a Brochure - 1993; 1998 Best Adopted Trail - The French Track -2004 Best Forum Display 1996; 1999 Liaison with Staff – 1996; 2005 Adopt a Heritage Site Project Awards - Lone Gum 1992; 1998; 2003, 2008 - Dalhousie Springs Working Bee to enhance visitor - Poeppel Corner 1998; 2003, 2008 facilities 2001 - Approdinna Attora knolls 1998; 2003, 2008 - 2005 Working Bee- twelve projects achieved at the desert - Dalhousie Ruins-Witjira National Park 1998; 2003, 2008 - Dalhousie Springs area- Witjira National Park 1998; 2003; Year of the Outback - Working Bee Dalhousie Springs 2003 2008 Friends Group of the Year 1993 Hosted Friends of Parks Forum 1994 Friends Group of the Decade 1998 DESERT PARKS OUTBACK REGION PREMIER’S CERIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Certificate of Merit for Simpson Desert Clean Up 1998 Outstanding Volunteer Service in the Year of the Volunteer 2001 ‘Thank you’ for help on the Re-vegetation project at Dalhousie Springs 1998 Outstanding Volunteer Service 2003 ANIMAL SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE For Bush Stone Curlew- 1992; 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; S A ASSOCIATION 4 WD CLUBS 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009;2010; 2011; Thank you for supporting the Association 1994 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ROTARY CLUB VOLUNTEER OF PARKS STATEWIDEAPPRECIATION AWARDS Jennifer McDonald- May1996 George & Ruth Aspley- Innes Forum 1995 Alan & Lorraine Hancox- May 2011 Terry & Marlene Friebe- Onkaparinga Forum 1996 Peter & Helen Taylor- Onkaparinga Forum PREMIER’S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION- Hilda Hewitson- Kangaroo Island Forum 1997 FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE Chris & Vicki Wenham- Meningie Forum 1998 Chris Wenham- 2001 & 2003; Lesley Hunkin 2001 & 2003 Lesley Hunkin- Millicent Forum 2000 Doug Smith & Heather Woods 2001; Mike Frank 2001 Leith Mcdonald 2001 ;Don Mc Donald 2001 LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF FOS Alan & Lorraine Hancox 2001 & 2005 Warren Bonython- August 1993 Gill & Ann Ross 2005; Anne & Bill Gowling 2005 Alby Zepf- December 2003 Hazel Smith 2005; Marg Cunningham 2005 Alan & Lorraine Hancox- October 2006 Chris Wenham- October 2007 Lesley Hunkin- October 2011 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS FOS has made significant contributions to visitor management projects protecting the area for future generations. Protection work carried out by FOS over many years has Approdinna Attora Knolls; a significant Aboriginal Heritage site and one of geological significance from degradation by careless travellers. FOS has played a large part in establishing and maintaining the revegetation of Dalhousie campground. The group has established a good working relationship with the Indigenous groups whose homelands form part of Witjira National Park and enjoys close working relationships with DEH Outback Region staff and the respect of Management. 1 FOS PROJECTS 1989 • A replica post was erected at Poeppel Corner to replace the original, which has been preserved and is now part of the History Trust of SA’s Historical Relics Collection. 1990 • Desert Clean up. 1992 • Track marker posts on all desert tracks every 5kms, indicating the distance to Dalhousie Springs and the name of the track. These were replaced with new ones in 2003; • A bird hide was constructed at Purni Bore and the floor was raised in 1996, but is now no longer in use, because the bore flow has been significantly reduced. • HF emergency radios were erected at Freeth Junction and Poeppel Corner, since been dismantled. • Plant survey and collection of specimens now housed in albums. • Bollards installed to protect sites and mark parking areas, now dismantled. • Rubbish collected • Vegetation and animal monitoring exclosures were constructed at Purni Bore and Approdinna Attora Knolls, since been dismantled. • Graded the airstrip at Freeth Junction. • Safety fencing constructed at Purni Bore to protect people from falling in the very hot water. 1994 • A Commemorative plaque was installed near Approdinna Attora Knolls, in memory of Ron Woods, who was an active member and Treasurer of FOS for some years. 1996 • A bollards & cable fence was erected around the Lone Gum to protect the base of the tree from becoming compacted. Small trees are now sprouting within the area. • Interpretative signage was installed at the Lone Gum in 1998. 1998 • Desert Clean Up • Re-vegetation of Dalhousie Springs Campground with continuing maintenance. • Information signage on Oodnadatta Track/Muloorina track and twelve safety signs along the Muloorina track. • Bird and Animal surveys • Plant survey and collection of specimens now housed in albums. 2000 • Erosion barriers constructed in Dalhousie Springs pool. 2001 • Two shade shelters were manufactured and erected at Dalhousie Springs Campground. 2002 • Supplied and installed Interpretative signs at Approdinna Attora Knolls and Dalhousie Homestead Ruins. • General restoration work at Poeppel Corner in conjunction with Don Rowlands - QNPWS. • Erect temporary 'No camping' signs at the Knolls to protect the area. • Repair Dalhousie Pool bank erosion barriers 2003 • Supplied warning sign for newly forming mound spring at Dalhousie Springs. • Site survey of stockyard ruins at Dalhousie Homestead Ruins. • Installed directional signs in Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve. • Replaced all desert Safety Track Markers • Re-vegetation of the area around 3 O’Clock Creek. • Erosion control and campsite closure at Approdinna Attora Knolls, along with signage for new campsite. 2004 • Removed feral date palms at Witjira Mound. • Replaced an unsuitable irrigation timer at 3 O’clock Creek re-vegetation area. • General work at Dalhousie campground. • Work done at Purni Bore Camping Area. • Repositioned the Ron Woods Plaque removed animal exclosures at Approdinna Knolls. • Collected Rubbish. • Coated the Poeppel Post with preservative. 2005 • Removed Date Palms using three different methods. • General Maintenance at Dalhousie Campground and Dalhousie Ruins. • 3 O’Clock Creek re-vegetation & Maintenance • At Purni Bore- o Erected a shade shelter. o Erected signage on the walking trail. o Demolished the old bird hide o Collected rubbish o Removed the old bore-head fencing and straightened and replaced bollards near the bore head. Also put up hot water warning sign. o Recycled bollards used to block vehicle access where needed o Repair and bird-proof the toilet and shower buildings. • Replaced Safety Track Markers where needed while travelling the across the desert. • Recoated Poeppel Post again. 2006 • Removed feral Acacia farnesiana from 3 O’ Clock Creek area • Planted Old Man saltbush at Dalhousie Springs and 3 O’Clock Creek Campgrounds • General work at Dalhousie campground • Remove excess bollards from Halligan Bay campground and day park • Constructed traffic control barriers at Purni Bore • General clean up of rubbish • Safety track marker inspection and touch-up 2 • Installed traffic signs • Native Fauna survey • Removed humpy shelters from workshop area. 2007 • Supply and install trail markers to Kingfisher Springs • Plant 100 Coolabah seedlings in campground • Campground rubbish clean-up at Dalhousie and Purni • Irrigation system maintenance at Dalhousie and 3 O’Clock Creek • Trim shrubs from tracks on Mt Dare road • Clear old fence line near Mt Dare • Cut and swab Acacia farnesiana • Conduct visitor survey • Annual photo-point survey of posts and rails at Dalhousie ruins • Water quality sampling of springs at Dalhousie ruins • Supply and install Interpretive signage at Purni Bore • Conduct fauna surveys • Marsupial Moles on WAA and Rig Roads • Plains Rat near Mt Crisp • Bird survey • Surface scats and tracks in desert • Conduct Flora survey – results
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