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Get Involved The Link Volunteer Newsletter Issue 76 VOLUNTEER SUPPORT UNIT VSU WELCOMES JOHN ADAMS Hi My name is John Adams and I am currently working in the Volunteer Support Unit at Keswick. I am a graduate ranger and am currently nine months into my two year rotational placement. My first placement had me based in Mount Gambier, were I worked on various projects from the Grassy Woodland rehabilitation at Sand Cave, to restoring habitat for the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. During these projects I worked with numerous volunteers groups, from international volunteers to local Friends of Parks groups. From these experiences I quickly understood the vast amount of work that volunteers undertake in our Parks and surrounds, and how important they are in conservation works. I grew up in Adelaide, and from an early age loved the coastal environment, and was often at the beach either swimming, snorkelling or admiring the unique coastal vegetation. Since then, I completed my degree in Environmental Policy and Management at Adelaide University. From there I have worked at State Flora Nursery and a revegetation consultancy, where I was actively involved in plant propagation and bushland restoration works. During these jobs I developed a keen interest in the unique vegetation of South Australia, and enjoyed discovering rare plants. I enjoy the outdoors and like going camping, and bushwalking through the many trails around the Adelaide Hills and when I’m not outside you will usually find me watching movies. Working as a graduate ranger has allowed me to work in some of the most rugged, beautiful and threatened environments in SA, and I am passionate about preserving these habitats for future generations to enjoy. I look forward to working with more volunteers throughout my career, as I find they are a great source of local knowledge on the environment. 28TH FRIENDS OF PARKS FORUM - NARACOORTE From the 5th to 7th October the Friends of Naracoorte Caves welcomed Friends from across the state to the 28th Friends of Parks Forum. The Friends of Naracoorte Caves delivered a fantastic program, packed with excellent speakers, interesting and informative tours, good food and wine, and great company. The forum was a great success and showcased the wonderful region. The weekend held many highlights, including a tour to the Victoria Fossil Cave, one of the best showcases of the World heritage values of the park. Of the many sites at Naracoorte Caves, the Fossil Chamber in the Victoria Fossil Cave is the most extensively studied. The fossils in the chamber provide a unique window into the climate and environment of the times when these animals lived. This was followed with a visit to the Bat Observation Centre to watch the fascinating activities of a colony of Southern Bentwinged Bats in their maternity chambers, and a stroll through Blanche Cave, an important bat wintering site. Blanche Cave Photo by Greg Rossiter Sunday morning was spent at Bool Lagoon, one of the largest and most diverse freshwater lagoon systems in southern Australia. This seasonal wetland is home to a wide range of wildlife and provides essential drought refuge for many rare and endangered bird species. Greg Rossiter, of Roxy's Music, provided the sound and visuals at the forum, and can provide a full copy of the photographs, plus audio of the presentations by guest speakers on a disc, for $10.00, including postage. Contact Greg at [email protected], or give him a call on 0414 470 519 if you wold like to place an order. Friends enjoy a walk at Bool Lagoon Photo by Greg Rossiter DEWNR VOLUNTEER AWARDS Environmental volunteers were awarded for their outstanding contribution on Saturday 6 October at the annual Friends Forum Dinner. The awards recognise individuals and groups working directly with DEWNR on projects which provide long-term environmental benefits and use natural resources sustainably. The award citations were read by Grant Pelton, Director Regional Coordination, Partnerships and Stewardship, and presented by Allan Holmes, Chief Executive, DEWNR. Outstanding Achievement Award - Individual Contribution: Arthur Simpson Friends of Burra Parks; Friends of Heysen Trail; Burra Rangeland Action Group; - Mid North District, Northern and Yorke Region. This year’s Outstanding Individual Volunteer Achievement Award was presented to Arthur Simpson for his involvement in the Friends of Burra Parks, the Friends of Heysen Trail, and the Burra Rangeland Action Group. Arthur has been an active member of the Friends of Burra Parks and of the Burra Rangeland Action Group since their inauguration in 2003 and 2011 respectively. He is also a member of Friends of Heysen Trail and has assisted with trail maintenance activities for more than seven years. Furthermore, Arthur participated in the restoration the Tooralie Gorge Shepherds Hut and the heritage listed Coach House at Bimbowrie Conservation Park, where he has undertaken the role of volunteer caretaker. Arthur Simpson accepts his award from Allan Holmes Outstanding Group Volunteer Project Achievement Awards were presented to three groups The Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team The Biodiversity Blitz is an innovative project developed by the Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team (BEST) in collaboration with DEWNR. For a week in the spring of 2011, 45 volunteers from BEST and other volunteer groups undertook eight high priority projects on Southern Yorke Peninsula. Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Parks The Friends of Black Hill and Morialta, in partnership with Para Broadcasters Association (PBA FM), and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board contributed to the development of 12 radio broadcasts, engaging with a wide audience to communicate the value of conserving South Australia’s parks and reserves. The Wendy Cliff – Senior Ranger - accepts the award on behalf of BEST project embraces new technologies to link radio, website, photographs, CDs and podcasts, to connect people with environmental volunteering initiatives. Ann Taylor accepts the award for Friends of Black Hill and Morialta from Cultana Jenkins Shack Owners Association Allan Holmes The Cultana Jenkins Shack Owners Association worked in partnership with the Whyalla City Council, Eyre Peninsula NRM Board, Conservation Volunteers SA and local indigenous groups to rationalise vehicle tracks over and around South Australia’s only stranded shingle beach ridges and promote natural regeneration of the surrounding remnant coastal vegetation. South Australia’s shingle ridges have significant indigenous significance, with the belief that they are connected to the Seven Sisters in The Dreaming of local Barngarla people. The individual winner and the three group awardees each received $1250 Barry Brougham and Nick Kriticos with Allan Holmes to further their conservation efforts. FRIENDS OF PARKS AWARDS Friends of Parks Incorporated also presented annual awards at the Naracoorte Forum Dinner. David Mitchell, President of Friend of Parks Inc commented that “the selection panel was inspired by the quality of the nominations. A wide diversity of groups was represented and their activities and achievements reflect the strength of our membership and the contribution we make to the stewardship of our parks and reserves. Much of the work is inspirational in its creativity and all of it is founded in a deep and abiding passion for our natural environment.” Page 2 of 10 David went on to say that “recognition is an important part of the volunteering process. It’s not why we do the things we do but when our activities are acknowledged and deemed worthy of an award it goes some way towards making it all worthwhile. We acknowledge two of our member groups as well as a departmental officer who has given help and assistance to Friends of Parks over a number of years. We commend all nominees and thank all those who took the time and trouble to nominate them.” Most Supportive Staff Member - Northern Lofty District Senior Ranger Erik Dahl The Most Supportive Staff Member award recognises an individual who has provided exceptional support to their local Friends Group or groups over a sustained period. As liaison ranger for the past eighteen years, Erik Dahl has been instrumental in assisting the direction and implementation of effective park stewardship for the Friends of Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park; in that same period he has provided similar support for several other groups in the Northern Lofty District. The ongoing respectful and productive partnership between Erik and Friends highlights the fantastic benefits that can occur with the Friends of Parks Scheme. Erik has a determined but supportive approach and he displays a ready sense of humour and patience when difficult situations occur. Prepared to stick his neck out when it comes to the crunch he has been prepared when required to quietly lobby departmental management to ensure that biodiversity values prevail. Erik is also capable of seeing the bigger picture and has long been a strong advocate of groups working Erik accepts his award from David Mitchell, across the landscape in biodiversity protection and forming productive FOP Inc President relationships to achieve good environmental outcomes. Accordingly Erik Dahl, nominated by the Friends of Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, was considered by Friends of Parks to be a very experienced, creative and versatile ranger and a worthy winner of the Most Supportive Staff Member award. Best Biodiversity Project – Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team The Best Biodiversity Project award recognises a Friends of Parks member group that has made an outstanding contribution to biodiversity conservation. The Biodiversity Blitz was an initiative of the Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team to undertake strategic biodiversity projects within a short time frame. Over a seven day period in spring 2011, forty five volunteers from BEST came together with other volunteer groups to undertake eight high priority biodiversity projects on southern Yorke Peninsula. The activities ranged from beach bird surveys, weed control and built heritage conservation, to an indigenous cultural awareness workshop and monitoring of the reintroduced Tammar Wallaby.
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