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Left: Environment Minister Che1yl Edwardes cuts the ribbon to officially open the track. Above: Bibbulmun Track walkers set offfrom Sand Patch, near Albany. Photo by Annie Keating

THE cast of thousands who have worked together to 'build a better bibbulmun' were able to celebrate a Bush Rangers are raring to go! job well done last month, as Environment Minister Cheryl Edwardes cut a ribbon and farewelled the -ALM's Bush Ranger CALM Bush Ranger possums, black gloved first team of 'end to enders' from the southern ter­ 'rogram is proving to be Program Coordinator, wallabies, woylies and minus in Albany. a big hit, with more than Bronwyn Goble, said it ring-tailed possums were The new track extends from Kalamunda on the out­ 300 secondary school had been an exciting pro­ brought out." skirts of Perth to Albany on the south coast, winding students already signed ject to be involved in. The cadets also tried 960 km through WA's magnificent forests and spectac­ up, and five more schools "The response has been their hands at mixing bait ular southern coastline. getting involved from the wonderful. We had a and setting traps for wild­ "The Bibbulmun Track is one of WA's great natural beginning of Term 4. group from Duncraig life monitoring programs. tourist attractions," Mrs Edwardes said. Two schools - Duncraig Senior High School take Other training during the "While it's enjoyed by thousands of people every and John Forrest Senior part in a hands-on educa­ program will include First year for picturesque short walks and weekend camps, High - have been trialing tional wildlife recovery Aid, bush-craft and sur­ others see it as one of the world's great long-distance the voluntary program, session to mark National vival, navigation skills, adventures. which gives young people Threatened Species Day park management, threat­ "It will attract thousands of tourists, and provide a the opportunity to partici­ recently. ened plant and animal significant boost to small towns along the way." pate in nature conserva­ 'They went to The Hills conservation, leadership The Building a Better Bibbulmun Project is a CALM tion projects that promote Forest in Mundaring, and interpersonal skills. initiative and has involved a wide range of local com­ personal development and where they were given an Bush Rangers will be munity groups, other Government agencies and corpo­ practical life skills. overview of Western able to assist in a range of rate sponsors. The program is aimed Shield, CALM's wildlife projects, from remnant Funding for the project has come from almost $2 mil­ at 13 to 17-year-olds, with recovery program, and bushland conservation to lion in sponsorship and grant funds and approximately parents and community then learnt how to identify flora and fauna monitor­ $3 million of 'in kind' contributions from CALM, the leaders being invited to and monitor native ing, research, and inter­ Ministry of Justice, DEET programs, bush walking join in leading, instructing wildlife." pretation within WA's clubs, volunteer groups; service clubs, the Army and supporting cadets in "It was great to see their Regional Parks. A first-hand experience for this CALM Bush Reserve and individuals. programs. eyes light up as the pygmy continued page 2 Range,: Photo by Rolf Perey continued page 2 rAT.MNPWS s;,,,,,,,.,,/,,,,._n,.,n/,o,· TOOR 1 ::.~~~ · ,, ..•... FROM MY DESK c...... Official opening of the Bibbulmun Track ·- . (from page 1) .·.-- ...... ·~ ~ Sponsors include the Commission). produced two videos that "The whole project been produced and are I Ministry of Justice, Trails The Federal Govern­ promote the track and tell has been a team effort, available to the public. \ West, the Friends of the ment's Regional Deve­ intending walkers how to with support from CALM These maps, along with ' Bibbulmun Track, Alcoa lopment Program has con­ have a safe and enjoyable staff, prisoners, and peo­ other CALM publications ~ 4 of Australia, Regional tributed $1.38 million adventure. ple in employment and such as the popular Bush Development Com­ through the Southern Project Coordinator, training programs. It's a Books, help walkers inter­ missions, Employment Province Projects Group Peter Bidwell, said that credit to everyone pret the many different Over the past several years I have been Training programs, over two years for the pro­ since work began on the involved." aspects of the forest they developing an hypothesis about management which Worsley Alumina, Griffin gram. new track four years ago, The new Bibbulmun will encounter along the is simply that far too often "the bleeding obvious" is Coal, Hedges Gold, The Lotteries Com­ there had been major Track is part of an inte­ way. ignored. It is obvious that training and development Random Access, CSBP mission also has granted improvements to facili­ grated program by CALM A new track guide for is a critical factor in the performance of all and Farmers, Mountain $136,500 to the Friends of ties. to create greater opportu­ the northern section from organisations, yet far too often, despite the plethora Designs, BP Australia, the Bibbulmun Track for a "There are now 48 new nities for nature-based Kalamunda to Brockman of words about it, opportunities for training and Alpha West, Midland range of maintenance, campsites with sleeping tourism in WA. To further Highway has been re­ development after initiation into departments or Brick, Cullity Timbers management and market­ shelters, toilets, rai nwater enhance the Bibbulmun leased and a guide for the private companies are limited. and the Gordon Reid ing initiatives. The tanks, tent areas and experience, a new series southern section is cur­ Training and development has always been Foundation (Lotteries Friends and CALM have tables," he said. of coloured maps have rently in production. critical to CALM because of our diversity, the constant need to produce more with constraints on financial resources, the rate of change of technology Staff Movements and the myriad of disciplines that we encompass. It Contract Staff is easy to get excited (as I do) about how new technology is opening up new horizons for us, but it Jay Huang to Information Services Section is sobering to recognise that we won't capitalise on Clerical Officer, Level 1; Gillian Stack to Nature this new technology unless we have the training Conservation, Woodvale, as Project Officer, Level programs in place which permit people to use it. 2; Robyn Phillimore to Nature Conservation, Training in special disciplines will always be Woodvale, as Project Officer, Level 3; Rebecca important to CALM, but it is even more important Evans to Nature Conservation, Woodvale, as Project that we have people in the organisation who are Officer, Level 2; Dorian Moro to Woodvale as multi-skilled because integrated management Research Scientist, Level 2/4; Sheila Hamilton­ depends on people who can be "quarter-backs". Brown to Woodvale as Project Officer, Level 2; That is, people who can take information from a Myles Mulvay to Perth District as Field Officer, variety of sources and marshal the resources to Level 1/2; Neville Walliss to Wildlife as Technical implement management on the ground. Officer, Level 2; Chantal Laval to Dwellingup as One of the core areas of training in the Assistant Training Officer, Level 1/2; Jan Gathe to Department is the fourteen weeks of competency Herbarium as Project Co-Ordinator, Level 5; training over a two year traineeship period that we Warren Boggs to Karratha as Assistant provide our new recruits. There were concerns Conservation Officer, Level 2/4; Nadine Guthrie to when we abandoned our own cadet scheme, Woodvale as Technical Officer, Level 2; Meriel because of costs, that the new scheme would not Falconer to Herbarium as Database Operator, Level produce the same quality of field officers we have 1; Kirrily White to Calmscience Busselton as enjoyed for so many years. I am extremely pleased Wetlands Review Officer, Level 2/4. that the new system, which has resulted in the Permanent Staff induction of over 60 outstanding graduates into Tony Eddleston, Marine And Coastal District, as CALM, is working very well. Park Management Officer, Grade 2 Year 1; Lyal Training is also about providing opportunities for Woods, Marine And Coastal District, as Park people to undertake training at different stages of Management Officer, Grade 2 Year 1; Peter their career. I am very pleased that a number of Vickridge, Kirup, as Administration Officer, Level AWU staff (we currently have 12 AWU employees 3; Malcolm Burton, Millstream-Chichester NP, " S enrolled at CYO O'Connor College of TAFE) have National Park Ranger, Grade 1; Dave Griff '"-. taken the opportunity to get the appropriate Plantations Albany, as Assistant Area Co-Ordinator. qualifications to progress into other career pathways Level I; Ingrid Hunt, Karijini NP, as National Par); in CALM. Corporate Executive have recently Ranger, Grade l; Enid Moore, Albany, as Clerical approved funding to appoint a coordinator to further Officer, Level I; Pauline Leeson, Albany, as develop this program and to develop other AWU Bush Rangers from Duncraig Senior High School lend a hand on Threatened Clerical Officer, Level 1; David Bastiani, to Albany training projects. Species Day at the Hills Forest. Photo by Rolf Perey from Walpole, as Clerical Officer, Level 1; Adam I was always grateful to the Forests Department Meyer, Exmouth, as Reserve_s Officer, Level 2. who provided me the opportunity to undertake post­ graduate studies, which I hope has subsequently Bush Rangers are raring to go! Promotions proved a good investment. In 1998, CALM (from page 1) Graeme Hobson to Area Coordinator, Level 3 at implemented the Dr George Malajczuk and Seamus They will be encour­ "A comprehensive Bronwyn and I would like Collie Sharefarms; Bryan Nicholson to Supply and Mulholland post-graduate scholarship schemes aged to build links with series of Bush Ranger to send a special thank Facilities Officer, Level 2 at Supply Section; Mark which are designed to give CALM people with local councils and com­ Manuals has been pro­ you." Lush t.o Area Coordinator, Level 3 at Collie graduate degrees the opportunity to progress further. munity groups. duced, and we couldn't More information on Sharefarms; Adrianne Yzerman to Administrative Corporate Executive has now approved funding Project Leader, Liz have done it without the the CALM Bush Ranger Assistant, Level 2 at Police Department; Alan Danks which will assist people in CALM who wish to Moore, said that support help of CALM staff Program is available to Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Level 5 at undertake under-graduate degrees as well. from CALM staff for from Esperance right on NatureBase at Albany; Barry Hooper to Operations Officer, Level 3 In addition to the tertiary based courses, CALM the Bush Rangers through to the Kimberley. http://www.calm.wa.gov.au at Mundaring; Ben Drouyn to Forester, Level 3 at offers a huge range of short courses like recreation, Program had been over­ People have really gone · or from Bronwyn Goble at State Forest Resources Business Unit, Harvey; Mark planning and design, media, fire management and whelming. out of their way, and · Como (08) 93340137. Giblett to Senior Field Manager, Level 5 at South so on. Coast Sharefarms, Albany; David Mcmillan to Area While I think that we have made a good effort at Coordinator, Level 3 at South Coast Sharefarms. providing training and development opportunities CALMNEWS-·SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1998 Transfers for anyone in CALM, training and development is Managing Editor: Ron Kawalilak so important that we can never never rest on our Editor: Penny Walsh Kim Phillips-Jones from Manjimup to Sandalwood laurels. Apart from contacting me or Cliff Gillam or Contributing Editors: David Gough, Nigel Higgs and Mitzi Vance Bus Unit, Kalgoorlie, as Senior Operations Officer, Alan Byrne about training matters, I have Design and Production: Tiffany Aberin Level 5; John Tillman from Walpole to Nannup as specifically asked the CALM People Reference District Fire Coordinator, Level 4. Group to be available for anybody in CALM who Published by CALM Corporate Relations Division, Cygnet Hall, (cnr) Mounts Bay Road & Hackett Drive, CRAWLEY, Western Australia 6009 has ideas about how we should improve our training Seconded Telephone: (08) 9389 8644 Facsimile: (08) 9389 8296 and development programs. Stephen Gray to Walpole as Field Officer, Lev~ Story deadline for CALM NEWS is the 10th of the month 1/2, from Manjimup. Dr Syd Shea, Executive Director preceding the month of issue. Printing by Lamb Print. Retired •• _ • • PRINTED ON 100°0 RECYCL~D PAPER- - - . - Jack Bradshaw from Manjimup as Manager, .. LETTERS : .. LETTERS--.-.. . LETTERS ·... LETTERS .. ... LETTERS ·... LETTERS . . . Level 8; Christopher Hart from William Bay - ,__ - • # • ., • ,. • , • \ • • • • National Park, Walpole, as a Ranger Grade 2 Year 5. Plaudits for Ross McGill Bibbulmun Bouquet I were to spend the night place with a view of the went to bed early. Resigned The next morning we at Mirima NP I am writing to tell you there and be picked up river. Bob Rickman from Leeuwin Naturaliste National We are two San about a most pleasant the next morning at We took the officer's took to the track again to Park, as Senior Ranger, Level I ; John Dakin from Franciscans hiking and experience I had on the Driver Road. However, advice and headed off walk to Yarragil Form­ Information Services Section, Como, as Support driving from Perth to Bibbulmun track. while collecting camp to Driver Road. It was ation where we had Coordinator, Level 3; Jackie Courtenay from Albany Kununurra. Of the many One Sunday, my par­ fees, a CALM Officer a lovely walk to the arranged to be picked up·. as Research Scientist, Level 2/4; Belinda Capper National Parks we have ents took me to Nanga. advised us to be dropped Murray Campsite with The walk was through from Financial Services as Clerical Officer, Level I; visited, we find Mirima We left late, so we had lit­ off at Driver Road and stunning views of sur­ rougher terrain but I Leigh Whisson from Albany as Technical Officer, rounding hills. When we enjoyed the short walk the best. The trails, tie time to do anything walk to the Murray Level 2; Mark Norton from Walpole as Field Officer, . arrived at the Murray thoroughly. although quite short, are except set up our tent then Campsite. We could then Level 1/2; Leonie Noble from Communications walk on the following Campsite, we were On a final note I wish to impeccably maintained. go to bed. The following Branch, Como, as Clerical Officer, Level I Ranger Ross McGill's lee- morning, our plans were morning to be picked up impressed. The facilities thank your for the concept turing was excellent! to drive to the Harvey- at Yarragil Formation. He were excellent; running of the Bibbulmun track Voluntary Severance Katemia Hollblad- Quinndanning Road and made this suggestion water, a wood heap and and the way it has been Alex Robinson from Manjimup Research as Fedimar MD MPH walk to the Dookanelly because the Murray camp­ a practical hut. That night, implemented. Technical Officer, Level 3 Jeff Fadunan PhD Campsite. My Father and site was an enjoyable we had a pleasant fi re then Xavier Harvey 2 CALMNEWS September-October 1998 All hands on deck for the Great Sausage Drop

Back row, left to right: Zoe Clarke A WU Forest Worker Manjimup; Tub Liddelow senior technical officer Manjimup; Brian Whittred Conservation Officer Manjimup; Bob Wills A WU Forest Worker Manjimup; Michelle Rouffignac Keeper Perth Zoo. Middle Row: Mark Barley Wildlife Officer Manjimup; John Rooney Technical Officer Manjimup; Jan Wilson Nature Conservation Officer Manjimup; Jan Wheeler Technical Officer Manjimup; Nicole Boeyink Dutch university student; Cree Monaghan Veterinarian Perth Zoo; Alicia Brown Manjimup Resident; Raymond Redner Keeper Perth Zoo. Front Row: Melissa Gitsis Clerical Officer Manjimup; Jenny Anderson Perth Volunteer; Anne Smith Perth Volunteer; Robyn McCreanor Manjimup Aboriginal Corporation; Colin Ward Technical Officer Manjimup; Annemich van Beck Dutch university student; Allan Murray Honours student Murdoch. Photo by Adrian Wayne THE intriguingly named The whiskers of randomly and individuals were involved Manjimup District, and of Great Sausage Drop (GSD) selected animals were taken and it's a credit to all of them course the many volunteers was designed by CALM­ and analysed for traces of that the project ran so smoothly. who give up their time to help Science to investigate Rhodamine B. This analysis The 1600 baits were made in us out," Adrian said. whether medium-sized native gave project researchers an Perth, dried using the The project also fostered co­ mammals would be tempted indication of just how attrac- Agricultural Protection Board operative research. Invitations to take up a new sausage­ tive the native mammals of the facilities in Forrestfield, and were extended to the style fox bait that is being Jarrah forest would find the impregnated with Rhodamine Biological and Zoological developed by CALMScience sausage baits. by Woodvale and Manjimup Departments of the major s' ·- ~ave Algar and Joe-Ann The results, which are still CALMScience staff. Western Australian Univers- s,. __ ~ra. being compiled, will contribute ities, Perth Zoo and the Volunteers A non-toxic form of the to the fine-tuning of CALM's Western Australian Museum to · s;usage bait, impregnated with Western Shield baiting program District and CALMScience piggyback their research on the a marker substance (Rhod­ - a wildlife recovery initiative staff at Manjimup conducted CALM project. amine B), was used during that aims to bring our native the trapping with the help of "The whole exercise was the GSD. The baits were aerial­ mammals back from the brink volunteers. The Veterinary staff labour and resource intensive. ly dropped through the of extinction by controlling at Perth Zoo performed the Providing other agencies the Kingston and adjacent State introduced predators such as anesthesia (for whisker chance to collect samples and Forest blocks and left for two the fox and feral cat. removal) and helped to process information for their own weeks. the animals. Wood vale research at the same time has Teamwork At the end of the two-week CALMScience staff pave saved many thousands of WA period, a wide-scale trapping Field Coordinator, Adrian Algar and Joe-Ann Sinagra . research dollars. It also max­ and sampling operation swung Wayne, from CALMScience in were responsible for whisker imised our ability to best man­ into action. Species such as the Manjimup, said the whole analysis. age and conserve forest fauna quenda, woylie, brushtail pos­ exercise was a great example "In particular, I'd like to through cooperatively increas­ sum and chuditch were sam­ of teamwork. recognise the contributions of ing our research and knowl­ CALMScience Field Coordinato1; Adrian Wayne with a pled. "So many different groups the Perth Zoo, CALM edge base," Adrian said. woylie minus orie of its whiskers. Photo by Bruce Ward WA leads nation in tree planting WESTERN Australia is national reafforestation and will attract further investment implementing the biggest tree crops projects. in downstream processing softwood and hardwood "In the higher rainfall areas, facilities, particularly in afforestation program ever CALM and private companies, regional areas where they have undertaken in Australia. in association with farmers, are major benefits for local The Department of planting bluegums for use in economies." Conservation and Land producing fine writing paper. Dr Shea said CALM had Management has just complet­ In the medium rainfall zones, begun an $8 million expansion ed another successful tree CALM is planting maritime . program at its plant propaga­ planting program with the pro­ pines that will form the basis of tion centre in Manjimup, to duction of 20 million seedlings regional manufacturing and increase seedling production. for planting in WA and the downstream processing facili­ "Over the next two years, we eastern states. ties in the future. will increase the number of This winter, CALM and the "Interest in maritime pines seedlings from around 25 mil­ private sector have planted means that we are well on the lion to between 50 and 60 mil­ bluegums and maritime pines way to achieving our target of lion a year," he said. on more than 20,000 hectares planting 20,000 ha a year, in "The majority of this of cleared farmland in the partnership with private increase will be maritime pines south-west. landowners. generated using new propaga­ CALM Executive Director "By 2020, we expect to have tion techniques from genetical­ Syd Shea said the plantings 500,000 ha of maritime pines ly superior strains. brought to 120,000 hectares the in woodlots on cleared farm­ These strains have faster area of cleared farmland that land and 300,000 hectares of growth rates and better timber had been reafforested with other species, including euca­ quality than their predecessors, ,--·:"'-· ';/ commercial tree crops in the lypts for the production of oil. which makes them more attrac­ David Guille, Area Coordinator with Pine Sharefarms, assesses the growth of three-year-old past 10 years. This meant that "New maritime pine planti­ tive economically and environ­ maritime pine. Photo by Dennis Sarson WA was now at the forefront in ngs result in more resource and mentally. Controlling carbon

OVER the next two decades, the area of cleared farmland in WA that will be sown to tree Sun crops will increase to 500,000ha. Not only will this generate 13 million tonnes of wood fibre, it will create a carbon sink of more than 200 million tonnes. Marking Carbon Aware- ness Day recently, Environment Minister Cheryl Edwardes said that WA was well placed to become a key 'carbon sink' for interna­ tional efforts aimed at combating the Green­ Fueled by energy from the sun, plants take in house effect. carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and extract 'Sink' in this context the carbon to make sugars. In trees, these sugars __.,, means any process, activi­ are converted into the complex carbon molecules --- ty or mechanism that that consitute wood. The remaining oxygen removes a greenhouse molecules are released. gas, an aerosol, or a pre­ Left to right: Danyl Bell, State Manager Coles Supermarkets, Don Hemy, Executive Director Australian Conservation Foundation and Hon Che,yl Edwardes with a baby bilby at Kanyana. Photo by Ernie McLintock. cursor to a greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere. sequestration. Year 12 Bunbury Cath­ Forests and other natural "We need to remove edral Grammar School; ecosystems are excellent uncertainty and provide Katrina Naylor - Year 11 Chocolate boost for bilbies absorbers of carbon. an even greater incentive Thornlie Senior High Mrs Edwardes said to landowners to incorpo­ School; Christopher BILBY breeding facili-. commitment of the pri­ the funds, along with the "Bilbies have been there was potential for the rate tree crops into their Baroni - Year 10 Wyal­ ties at Kanyana and vate sector, the wider Queensland Wildlife at Kanyana for almost amount of carbon existing management katchem District High Shark Bay are set for community and Govern­ Pres-ervation Society), two years and Shark Bay absorbed to double with operations," she said. School; and Sally Forrest futher success after a ment agencies to native Coles Supermarkets and for about 18 months. the development of one Carbon Awareness Day - Year 8 Donnybrook $13,000 boost from the animal conservation. the people who bought Both facilities are mod­ million hectares of oil aimed to raise awareness District School. sale of chocolate easter Twenty bilbies have the chocolate easter bil­ elled on the species' nat­ producing mallees in the about carbon and some of CALM Corporate bilbies at Coles Super­ now been born as part of bies would boost ural environment and drier parts of the the strategies that could be Relations has copies of markets. CALM's captive breeding CALM's plans to secure both are getting good Wheatbelt. bsed to reduce carbon the recent ABC TV show Environment Minister program-eight at Peron the long-term future of results." Referring to Australia's emissions. One of the Landline that features Cheryl Edwardes accept­ and 12 at Kanyana-and the bilby. "The money raised as a signing of the Kyoto day's sponsors was the CALM Executive Direc­ ed the cheque from the plans are underway for a Keith Morris, head of result of the chocolate Protocol on Greenhouse Australian Youth Parl­ tor Syd Shea and CALM's Australian Conservation new breeding site at Biodiversity Conser­ bilby sales will go emissions last year, Mrs iament for the Environ­ initiatives in carbon cred­ Foundation at Kanyana Dryandra Woodland in vation for CALM Science, towards maintaining the Edwardes said the ment. WA has five repre­ its. Staff members who Native Fauna Rehab­ the Wheatbelt. said the bilby captive existing facilities and Commonwealth and State sentatives: Leonie Free­ would like to borrow a ilitation Centre in Goose­ Mrs Edwardes said the breeding stations were funding searches for wild Governments needed to man - Year 12 John copy can contact John berry Hill recently. She co-operative effort of the vital to the success of the populations for transloca­ set the ground rules for Forrest Senior High Hunter in Corporate said it highlighted the ACF (which administers species' recovery plan. tion." carbon emissions and School; Ryan Durell - Relations on 9389 8644.

_, I CALMweb is multi-award winner CALM has won two prestigious awards for CALMweb, its int~rnal website. The first came from the WA chapter of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, for excellence in employee communications. It was presented at the Institute's annual awards night in September. The second came at a national level, when the website was 'Highly Commended' at the Public Relations Institute of Australia's Golden Target Awards in Brisbane. One of the driving forces behind CALMweb is David Gough, Com­ munications Officer with CALM Corporate Relations Division. He said the awards were a pleasant surprise. "CALM web is a team effort, so I'm delighted on behalf of all the people who contribute to the site. Each divi­ sion or branch is responsible for its own pages on the web, so there are about 40 CALMweb authors so far," David said. As well as giving people a sense of ./ ownership, the wide spread of contrib­ utors ensures the information that goes up on the site is relevant to each section. "CALMweb is a really powerful communications tool and we haven't even begun to see its potential. As well as helping staff share knowledge, it helps them get to know each other.It CALMweb awhors standing left to right: David Burbidge, Bruce Richardson, Kam Shaddock, Warwick Boardman, Allan Burbidge, David Gough, John integrates a wide range of day-to-day Dunn and front Director Strategic Development and Co11Jorate Affairs Ron Kawalilak with author Steve Grasso. Photo by Penny Walsh operations and activities into one web­ based facility that can be accessed by almost everyone in CALM." Group have particular skills in infor­ "The challenge with CALMweb is installed in work centres. The Inform­ Christine Farrell, Karen Shaddock, As well as being a useful source of mation architecture, programming and to think about the way you work, and ation Management Branch plans to Ben Richardson, Bob Mitchell, John information on CALM policies, design. then be flexible enough to let the site have everyone connected by 1999. Dunn, Jan Rayner, Matthew forms, manuals and administration "For example, the Human heJp you work smarter. Consider CALMweb authors are: David Sapsworth, David Burbidge, Ray instructions, CALMweb will eventu­ Resources team is building an online things like on-line meetings and train­ Gough, Steve Grasso, Grace Silvestro, Lawrie, Beng Mahon, Val Erceg, ally allow employees to carry out sim­ information manual called CALM­ ing, frequently asked questions, or a Dawn Prior, John Vodopier, Bruce Bruce Maslin, Jacqueline Baxter, ple Human Resource tasks, such as people that will provide a one-stop 'who's who' and 'who does what' in Richardson, Paul Gioia, Alex David Lamont, Kevin Bancroft, Taryn applying for annual leave, on-line. shop for information on employees' your area." Chapman, Kathryn Lee, Lisa Wright, Linning, Mike Choo, Brad Wilkins, Many of the key features of the site rights and responsibilites, EEO poli­ Thirty-seven of CALM's 41 major Allan Burbidge, Simon Woodman, Jill Warwick Boardman, Greg Heberle, have been developed in-house. Some cies, pay rates, workplace and enter­ offices in WA are now linked to Pryde, Pamela Burgoyne, Julia Lewis, Paul Jones, Emma Bramwell and of the core members of the Authors' prise agreements," David said. CALMweb. Terminals are also being Trevor Morgan, Frank Mansillas, Suzanne Curry. 4 CALMNEWS Sevtember-October 1998 Chuditch travel tales

FOR proof of the success of tag, which could only mean it At the time of its release CALM's Wildlife Recovery was released from a captive from Cape Ar-id, the chuditch Programs, one need look no breeding program by a CALM weighed 1,900g. When it was further than Salmon Gums, research team." captured, 180 kilometres away, where a farmer reported see­ After a second sighting, Les it weighed only 12g less - not ing a strange-looking animal delivered a suitable trap to the bad for such a trek. near his chicken pen earlier farm, and viewed a video of the "The intriguing thing is - this year. interloper, made by Mrs why did this animal keep walk­ The farmer, Greg Kenney, Kenney. ing? Their traditional range immediately contacted Esper­ "After I'd seen the video, stretches to 15 square kilome­ ance CALM Wildlife Officer, there was no doubt about it," tres, but this individual crossed Les Coyne, who thought the said Les. the Norseman Highway and description sounded like a chu­ ' The animal was duly caught just kept walking." ditch. and delivered safely to Les at The wandering chuditch has "First, I thought it must have Esperance. He then contacted since been re-released at Cape been a possum or a bandicoot, CALM's Woodvale Research Arid. There have been no but then the chap started talk­ centre and confirmed that the repeat sightings around ing about spots," said Les. ear tags matched that of a male Salmon Gums - so far. "He also mentioned that the animal released at Cape Arid This stOI)' was based on an Spot the interlope,: Photo by Babs & Bert Wells/CALM animal looked like it had an ear National Park in April. article in the Gnowangerup Sta,: Threatened Species - making a difference

NATIONAL Threatened Initiatives to help programs for threatened threatened species. programs and animal the population of chuditch "Work is also underway Species Day-a day threatened species include flora, fauna and ecological "Through wildlife translocations, has meant has grown as a result of to conserve our native designed to stimulate the introduction of new communities, as well as recovery programs like that CALM has been able management and its status flora - the most diverse in public awareness of the biological diversity con­ programs to deal with Western Shield, CALM is to successfully bring some changed to vulnerable the world - with at least need to conserve our servation legislation to threatening processes bringing native animals species back from the (see Chuditch Travel Tales 12,000 species of flower­ native wildlife for future replace the Wildlife such as feral animals, back from the brink of brink of extinction. above). ing plants." generations-was cele­ Conservation Act 1950. weeds, dieback and extinction by controlling The State's fauna Mrs Edwardes said that In 1991 , 53 species of brated in September. There will also be the salinity . . introduced predators - the emblem, the numbat, is a real milestone m the WA native flora were list­ WA is a world leader in progressive establishment Mrs Edwardes said that, fox and feral cat," she one such species which wildlife recovery program ed as presumed extinct; wildlife conservation, but of a comprehensive, ade­ as a State, WA had the best said. has benefited from con­ was the removal of three today the number has Environment Minister quate and representa­ record in Australia for Baiting on more that 3.5 servation management species - the woylie, tam­ been reduced to 23 and in Cheryl Edwardes said that tive (CAR) conservation developing and imple­ million hectares of land and is now no longer con­ mar and quenda - from the past eight years 18 more could and would be reserve system. There will menting wildlife recovery throughout the State, cou­ sidered 'endangered' but the State's Threatened species have been redis­ done. be specific recovery plans to conserve our pled with captive breeding 'vulnerable'. Likewise, Species List. covered. Duncraig SHS students discover Western Shield

MORNING TON District of threatened fauna. was greatly appreciated. Forest Rangers, Rob Brazell While Rob has made quite a "The key thing was that the and Mitchell Davies were few presentations to students, it students had an opportunity guest lecturers at a Duncraig was Mitchell's first time, and to ask the tough questions, Senior High School science he was relieved that things and also see the conservation camp at Logue Brook went well. side of what CALM does recently. "The students seemed really with programs like Western They spoke with a group of interested and they had plenty Shield." Year 11 Biology students about of questions lined up for me at "It's important that students CALM - its people, its func­ the end - ranging from timber get out in the bush as part of tions, and the lands and waters harvesting and forest manage­ their studies. A lot of them it manages on behalf of all ment issues to prescribed burn­ would love to get involved in Western Australians; and ing," he said. conservation work, so it was about We stern Shield­ Duncraig SHS Head of good for them to hear about life CALM's Wildlife Recovery Biological Sciences, Martin as a CALM Ranger," Mr Program and the management Coroneos, said the presentation Coroneos said.

CALM Narro gin Rural Adviso,y Office,; Peter White, shows volunteers how to use a pottiputki. Putting their Potti-putkis into action

A GROUP of CALM employ­ give a slide show and spot­ ees · have been helping with thanks to lighting tour for the volunteers. Western Power in its commit­ Western Power The Greening Challenge was ment to plant one million established in 1996 to acceler­ trees by 2000. Peter, from CALM's ate local farmers' landcare Peter White, Trish Sprigg Narrogin office, has been strategies by helping to sta­ and Clare Anthony were involved in the Challenge for bilise soil, improve water qual­ involved in part of the compa­ the past three years as a volun­ ity and reduce salinity. To date, ny's Greening Challenge near teer weekend group coordina­ more than 760,000 seedlings Narrogin in the State's south. tor. Trish runs the CALM have been planted. The trio joined 400 other vol­ Nursery at Narrogin and over­ About 40 sites within the unteers to plant more than sees the growing of the Hotham River Catchment were 200,000 tree seedlings over seedlings for Western Power, selected for the project with the four weekends in the Hotham while Clare Anthony volun­ help of landcare officers, Duncraig Senior High School Students left to right: Mark Appleton, Dean Tay{o,; Daniel River Catchment. teers her Saturday evening to LCDCs and local farmers. Grant and Kristy McAvan with some of !he species that will benefit from Western Shield. More Field Officer Graduates from 1996 CONTINUING our series tracking the paths I by Alan Byrne I of graduates from CALM's fourteen-week in CALM, and sees it as a Field Officer Skills­ great opportunity to see Based Training Course. more of our state from the This issue we catch up unique perspective we with Richie Boykett in have as managers. Nannup and Kellie Agar He doesn't have a defi­ and Jeremy Chick in nite plan about where he Bunbury. will be in the future, but looks forward to meeting ichie is Assistant to more of the diverse col­ Rthe CALMfire Co­ lection of people that ordinator at Nannup. He make up CALM. says his transfer to the He said he was particu­ role in 1997 presented larly grateful for the sup­ him with an intense port and advice he has learning experience, received from staff at especially in light of the Blackwood District. many recent changes ellie works as an made to CALM's burn­ KInterpreter in the ing practices. Forest Management Before Nannup, Richie Branch of Central had spent time in Forest Region, Bunbury. Dwellingup as a treemark­ Her position allows a er under the guidance of certain amount of mobil­ Ian 'Sam' Freeman and ity but Kellie has chosen Peter 'Ivan' Gibson. to live in Bunbury after Richie joined CALM as growing up in the metro­ a Field Officer recruit in politan area. 1996. He had already Kellie gained her studied in a number of Bachelor of Science areas, including mine-sur­ (Biology) with Honours in veying, surveying and car­ 1994 at Curtin University. Chainsaw instructor Tom Wood demonstrates some of the finer points to Field Officer graduates left to right Jeremy Chick, Kellie Agar and tography, and · had com­ Like Richie, she couldn't Richie Boykett. Photo by Alan Byrne. pleted an Associate find work in environmen­ Diploma in Environment­ tal management until al Management through 1996. up interpretation proce­ Management or Environ­ Kelmscott Forest Man­ fer from Manjimup to with people of similar Edith Cowan University. Her major duties have dures. mental Impact disci­ agement Branches. Bunbury has meant a base interests. When he was unable to been interpreting and Kellie's role in CALM plines. Jeremy grew up in in Busselton, where he He has realised his find work in environmen­ mapping for the presence has increased her under­ eremy is also a Perth and completed a can take advantage of the immediate goal - of being tal management, Richie of Phytophthora species, standing of the flora JDieback Interpreter Bachelor of Applied local surfing spots. transferred to the Bus­ started a Graduate but in recent times she has and fauna of the south­ based in Bunbury. In Science (Environmental Jeremy thinks he is selton area - and, like Diploma in Geographic also been involved in west jarrah forest. Her his short time with Manage-ment) at Edith fortunate to have a posi­ Richie, doesn't have a Information Systems at compilation of the future goals include CALM, Jeremy has Cowan University, tion that allows him to definite plan about where Curtin University. Dieback database "Data becoming involved in worked at Pemberton, Joondalup in 1995. He has enjoy the natural environ­ he'll be in 10 years, He says that he is look­ About Dieback" or research projects and Manjimup, Yanchep been a keen surfer for ment of the southwest as except to say that it will be ing forward to his future "DAD". It is used to speed studying part-time in National Park and many years and his trans- well as forge friendships with CALM. Wattles on ROM

CALMScience Botanist tion on their biology (eg. when Bruce Maslin recently cele­ they flower and fruit), the soil brated the launch of a CD types they prefer, how they can ROM he has been working be used in revegetation, and on for the Kalannie Land their commercial potential, if Conservation District Com­ any. mittee. It was launched by "The whole project took Joanna Seabrook, an adviso­ about 18 months, and during ry committee member of the that time there was tremendous Gordon Reid Foundation for support from the local commu­ Conservation, at the recent nity. There have also been Kalannie Field Day. some great spin-offs, including The CD ROM, Wattles of the a research paper describing Kalannie Region: their identi­ new species, a proposed book fication, characteristics and on local Acacia species (fund­ utilisation, was funded by a ed by the Dalwallinu shire), grant to the Kalannie LCDC interest from other LCDCs and from the Lotteries Commis­ the wider scientific communi­ sion's Gordon Reid Found­ ty, and Commonwealth fund­ ation. The same grant also paid ing for a similar program on a for a new computer for the national scale," said Bruce. Landcare Centre in Kalannie. The CD ROM is a powerful Outdoor education enthusiasts standing left to right Doug Coughran, Jane Thorson, Bob Coope1; Paul Connolly, Kevin Morrison, "The whole project was a tool for local land managers, Peter Lambert, Kingsley Mille,; Rick Dawson, Matt Dowling, David Mell, Julie Gale, Darren Graham and Andrew Ando with Matt very positive one, especially who can use it to guide their Warnock and Peter Pennings at the front. the interactions between the selection of species for use in local community and CALM. landcare and nature conserva­ The LCDC and the Murdoch tion programs. Issues such as branch of the Wildflower growth characteristics, salinity Things that go bump in the night Society had already gathered a tolerance, soil preferences, and good base of survey informa­ suitability for use as wind­ COMO-BASED wildlife offi- I I presentation on the types of The courses provide a good tion. The CD ROM project breaks and erosion controls, cers attended their second by David Mell tools made and the materials opportunity for participants to brought it all together. It also can be taken into account. component of Bob Cooper's used by Aborigines, including further develop their flora and resulted in significant addi­ "I've been pleasantly sur­ outdoor education course ferent courses in the pitch cultural aspects of the process, fauna identification skills - an tions to the collection of wat­ prised by the range of profes­ earlier this year on a proper- black, course convenors Bob participants collected resin, important aspect of a wildlife tles held in the Kalannie LCDC sional as well as private land ty east of Lancelin. The first and Jane had a very entertain- flaked and knapped stone and officer's job. They also devel­ herbarium," said Bruce. managers who are making use was held in 1997 at Icy ing night listening to the crash tried their hands at making op and maintain a team spirit. Wattles of the Kalannie of the CD ROM. It's a great Creek, south of Dwellingup. and thud of team members bush knives, digging sticks and Leaming new skills, develop­ Region gives users an easy way practical resource, both in That course focused on navi- stumbling through heavy nulla nullas. The tools were ing existing skills and interact­ to name the 70 species of terms of salinity control and gation, water acquisition and undergrowth and falling over hardened using fire and deco­ ing with team members in a Acacia that occur in the area, biodiversity," Bruce said. treatment, poisonous plants logs. The exclamations of rated with ochre. Coastal sur­ bush environment is a great and to access· information Copies of Wattles of the and fire lighting. alarm and the peels of laughter viva! education involved a pre- experience. The outdoor edu­ about them. Each species is Kalannie Region: their identi­ Have you ever done a night echoed through the valley, and sentation on identifying marine cation courses provide an illustrated with colour pho­ fication, characteristics and navigation exercise through Bob said it was better than an organisms, with particular enjoyable learning opportunity tographs, a line drawing and a utilisation are $50 each and jarrah forest just relying on hour of comedy on television. emphasis on venomous species. in which something as simple distribution map showing available from Angela Waters your night vision and a com- The Lancelin course focused The course culminated in a trip as sitting around a campfire where it occurs. There is also a at Kalannie Tree Supplies pass? After having sent a num- on Aboriginal tool making and to Lancelin Island where the can be an important and written description of the phone (08) 96662131 or fax ber of small teams off on dif- coastal survival skills. After a lessons were put into practice. rewarding experience. species, along with informa- (08) 96662141. 6 CALMNEWS September-October 1998 Descending with descendants

WHEN Dwellingup-based sweep and small wrasse, also Senior Training Officer by Tammie Reid sea stars, small octupus and sea Alan Byrne was asked to urchins." write up some Mandurah author of the Blue Bay Snorkel And what is a land-based dive trails for the latest Trail. Training Officer doing writing CALM dive trails publica­ Blue Bay, near Halls Head, about dive trails? Although a tion, he had no problem is a great place for forester by training, Alan has choosing a dive partner - his family snorkelling. Being only lived in Mandurah for years son, Matthew. 50 metres from the beach, a and says it gives him the best Matthew, aged 12, has protected bay, small grassed of both the marine and terres­ been a keen swimmer and area for picnics and an after­ trial worlds. snorkeller from an early swim public facilities shower, Part of Alan's work for age. In fact, all his interests make it ideal for a land base. CALM is as principal dive and involve getting wet: surfing, "The area has some great rescue trainer. This means run­ sailing, snorkelling. He has overhangs, and Matthew is ning dive courses at Ningaloo a keen interest in marine quite good at diving below the once a year. Just like his son, natural history and, not sur­ ledges to get a good look at the Alan spends most of his week­ prisingly, is thinking about marine life busy underneath," ends wet. studies in the marine science said Alan. More Dive and Snorkel Sites area. "On this particular dive, we in Western Australia retails for Matthew has already helped saw sponges, ellis sea fern, soft $14.95 and is available from his father put together touch corals, many of the coloured Como, WA Naturally, Angus & pools for the Penguin Island fish from the benthic fish com­ Robertsons, Dymocks and Visitor Centre, and is now co- munity such as the banded some Dive Shops. Senior Training Officer Alan Byrne with son Matthew and daughter Jessica. Photo by Deb Byrne Steering committee to encourage CALM quality A STEERING Committee has been opment system that is applicable to "The key to ,the system is defining environment. It will also help set up within CALM to work on a by Rosemary the individual employee and allows each person's role and contribution, maintain regular dialogue between Performance Development System Seneviratne for periodical monitoring and evalua­ then reviewing and altering this on an managers and their staff, and that will meet the needs of CALM tion of the system within the work­ annual basis to match the works pro­ ensure that CALM can meet new chal­ people, corporate objectives and Dans, John Gillard, Alan Briggs, place. The ultimate aim is to improve gram. It is an evolving process, there lenges. Public Sector obligations. Michelle Bolitho and Tammie Reid. the quality of the work environment. are long term goals to meet and the People in CALM are encouraged to The Performance Development Rosemary Seneviratne is Executive Committee Member, John Gillard, system must be able to work towards contact the members of the Steering Committee(PDSC) is chaired Officer and Brenda Smith is Minute has designed one performance man­ them," he said. Committee if they wish to make sug­ by CALMScience Director Neil Secretary of the committee. agement process that focuses on The committee believes an effective gestions, share ideas and provide Burrows with members from a wide Their job is to review current prac­ improving team and individual efforts performance management system information that could help develop a range of CALM operational areas tices in CALM and establish the through regular feedback, coaching, will help people develop to meet framework that is flexible and can including Nigel Sercombe, Peter framework for a performance devel- training and development. their potential in a supportive work meet local needs. November 18 could be C a night to remember ACCORDING to Govern­ Tuttle (named after its co-dis­ "Satellite damage from small ment Astronomer, Dr Jamie coverers). Every 33 years this meteoroids less than one thou­ Biggs, keen sky watchers comet orbits the Sun and its ori­ sandth of a millimetre across may be in for a two-hour entation is such that it cross·es will be insignificant, but mil­ treat on 18 November. There the Earth's orbit. A close limetre-sized meteoroids could is evidence that this year's approach to the Sun is no guar­ create a plume of charged parti­ Leonid meteor shower may antee of increased activity, cles that short circuit the elec­ increase from its usual rate of however. Recent Leonid storms tronics of modem satellites." 20 shooting stars per hour .to have only been observed in In order to reduce the risk, a spectacular display of 1799, 1833, 1866 and 1966 (not satellite controllers are organ­ around 1,000 shooting stars in 1900 and 1933 as expected). ising to position their satellites per hour (officially earning it The prediction for this year to offer the smallest possible 'meteor storm' status). is being taken very seriously. A target for Leonid meteoroids Of course, nothing is certain, storm of meteors, typically on the 18 November. For those and Jamie stresses that meteor sand-grain sized, may pose a not involved in satellite navi­ storms are difficult to predict. hazard to the 500 satellites gation, Jamie suggests a view­ For this one, you' II need to be orbiting the Earth. ing site away from bright lights out of bed, with eyes trained "There were relatively few with a clear view to the north about 20 degrees above the satellites aloft during the 1966 eastern horizon, a warm rug, Keith Mungham and Beth Readfrom CALMScience Busselton with Ian Charchalisfrom horizon toward the northeast, Leonid storm, but with 500 up and a chair. Momington District adopt safe working practices near the biosolid stockpile. at 3.40am! there now, this will be the first The constellation Leo will Photo by Ian Dumbrell If it does happen, the meteor time we have faced such a rise above the east-north-east storm promises to be quite a potential threat to modern horizon in Perth by 2am (the sight. Leonid meteors are the communications systems," Dr meteoroids are dubbed Leonid CALMScience in the biosolid debris from Comet Tempel- Biggs said. because they appear to emanate from this constella­ STAFF from Busselton sible manner and determine the tion). Leo's brightest star, CALMScience division in I by Ian Dumbrell I feasibility of applying Regulus, should be visible to conjunction with the Water biosolids to plantations on the guide viewing. If the shower or Corpora tion,S oftwood flinger). Two biosolids applica­ Swan Coastal Plain. storm starts early, it may be Business Unit and tion rates have been used, with Monitoring of the trial will possible to see meteors rising Mornington District staff, the higher of the two rates cal­ include tree growth measure­ up from below the horizon. have recently established a culated to yield equivalent ments, foliar nutrient analysis, By 3.40am, Leo will be biosolids research trial in rates of nitrogen and phospho­ and soil and groundwater about 20 degrees above the Myalup plantation. Biosolids rus as current mineral fertiliser analysis for nitrogen, phospho­ horizon toward the north east are the stabilised organic applications used in planta­ rus, a number of heavy metals (twenty degrees is the distance solids produced by a waste­ tions. The lower rate is half and pathogens. Monitoring between the tip of your thumb water treatment plant. They of the higher rate. In addition began several months before and little finger when your out­ are high in organic matter to the biosolids treatments, the application of the biosolids, stretched hand is held at arm's and contain essential plant there is a control treatment to gain baseline information, length). Sites east and north of nutrients such as phospho­ receiving no fertiliser, and a and will continue for at least Perth see Leo rise earlier than rus, nitrogen, calcium, cop­ mineral fertiliser treatment of three years. in Perth, and those north can per and zinc. Unfortunately, 500 kg/ha DAP and 250 kg/ha The Water Corporation cur­ also see Leo higher in the sky. they may also contain heavy Urea. rently produces 66,00Q m3 of "We are very fortunate, metals, organic pesticides The objectives of the trial biosolids annually. If this trial because the peak time will and pathogens. are to determine the growth proves successful, the Water occur when the constellation is The research trial involves response of P pinaster to Corporation will have another above the horizon in Western the application of approximate­ biosolids and assess the value option available for disposal of Australia and there will be vir­ ly 1000 tonnes of biosolids to of biosolids as a fertiliser its biosolids and CALM will tually no moonlight present. 11.6 ha of 17-year old Pinus replacement in plantations. have access to an alternate Weather permitting, this is our pinaster using a tractor-drawn Also, to use a valuable product valuable nutrient supply for it's A view of the 1833 Leonid meteor storm from Niagra Falls. best opportunity for the next manure spreader (dung in an environmentally respon- plantations. From Smith's Illustrated Astronomy one hundred years," Jamie said. CALMNEWS Semember-October 1998 7 Scholarships available for all CALM people APPLICATIONS are brilliant economist and Executive Director. Executive Director would advertised annually in designed to cover campus now sought from CALM I by Alan Byrne was heading the important Scholarship candidates offer one position per October, inviting interest­ fees, books, stationery, people interested in con­ I plantation strategy aimed should obtain an applica­ year to an A WU staff ed A WU personnel to stamps and incidental tinuous learning oppor­ programming techniques, at fighting the state's tion form from senior member to enter the sec­ apply in wntmg. costs associated with tunities within the relating to plantation plan­ salinity problem. training officer Alan ond-year cadetship course Applications for this year external study, and to con­ Department. ning, set the standard for He was a well-respect­ Byrne at Dwellingup and at the Dwellingup Field close on 27/11/98. tribute towards the cost of The first two scholar­ many later developments ed leader who demonstrat­ follow Policy 36. Officer Training Centre. Applicants will be the Higher Education ships honour the personal in this field. ed a delicate balance of Appli-cants were inter­ interviewed and assessed The Executive Contribution Scheme attributes and significant George was the techni­ courage, wisdom and viewed and assessed for via the Australian Council (HECS). Director's Scholarship contributions to CALM of cal excellence underpin­ integrity, and it is this suitability to complete for Educational Research The successful applicant the late Dr George ning many of CALM's leadership quality that is This scholarship is both the second year of (ACER) aptitude tests will receive the support of Malajczuk and Seamus initiatives, and it is this to be fostered and nur­ made available . to all the two-year cadet pro­ to ascertain their suitabili­ his or her District/Branch Mulholland. The third technical excellence that tured with the scholarship. AWU staff to financially gramme and about four ty to study at either manager in approving five scholarship - The Execu­ is to be fostered and nur­ The scholarship is assist them in the post­ units of the first-year the certificate or tertiary hours per week for study tive Director's Scholar­ tured with the scholarship. designed to provide con­ secondary studies re­ TAFE studies, via exter­ level. leave during college ship - is for AWU staff It is designed to provide tinuous learning opportu­ quired to enter field offi­ nal studies. The successful applicant semesters. Office space within CALM. continuous learning op­ nities in a range of man­ cer positions throughout In 1996, the scholarship is provided with quarterly and access to a departmen­ portunities in a range of agement and leadership The Dr George the State. was reintroduced and instalments of $250 over tal computer will be pro­ science disciplines and disciplines and has a mon­ Since the closure of the Malajczuk Postgraduate since then four AWU staff the four-year TAFE course vided if available. has a monitory value of up itory value of up to Field Cadet Training Scholarship members have been suc­ of study, or $333 over the For further information to $20,000. $20,000. Programme in December cessful and are currently six-year tertiary course of on the Executive Direc­ George had a distin­ Candidates can either 1991, AWU personnel studying Certificate IV in The Seamus Mulholland study. That is a total of tor's Scholarship, conta guished career with both enrol in post-graduate have had limited opportu­ Land Management offer­ Scholarship $8000 for the tertiary pro­ Senior Training OfficL the Forests Department studies or in executive nities to enter field officer ed byTAFE. gramme and $4000 for the Alan Byrne at Dwellingup and CALM. His doctorate At the relatively young development programmes positions. The Executive Direc­ TAFE course. on (08) 9538 I 200 or fax 1 in applied mathematical age of 32, Seamus was a that are approved by the Prior to the closure, the tor's Scholarship will be The instalments are (08) 95381 244. -:';·

The Bibbulmun Tra ck 'end-to-enders' about to set offfrom the southern terminus at Albany on their eight-week 960 km journey to Kalamunda. Photo by Annie Keating Bibb Trekkers tackle 960 km journey ON Sunday 13 September, 15 peo­ by Becky Shrimpton* I Hartley of Perth, who walked the Paul Gebhard, one of the younger ply drops for walkers, interpretation ple embarked on an incredible jour­ I. . old track end-to-end in 1990. Dave walkers, is a computer network engi­ activities, and the occasional BBQ ney. They left their various jobs and also represents the WA Rogaining neer walking five days as part of welcome. The event is also supported spectacular coast, through giant tingle, families behind for eight weeks to Association, one of many organi­ AlphaWest 's team ( a major sponsor of by the Lotteries Commission through become the first to walk nearly 1000 across heathlands, karri and jarrah for­ the Friends of the Bibbulmun Track). 'Trails West' (WA's trail co-ordination sations that generously helped to km along one of the world's greatest est, skirting farms, down into valleys, Paul is looking forward to "a break agency) who are represented on the long distance trails, WA's new and over rugged hills to the northern build the Track's impressive new from the fast, everyday city life by get­ Ministry of Sport and Recreation Bibbulmun Track. terminus at Kalamunda, where they are facilities, which include 48 camp­ ting back to nature". His Managing Team. Bibbulmun Walk '98, is the opening due to arrive on Saturday, November 7. sites with three-sided timber shel­ Director, Hugh Beggs, is also walking All the walkers had the chance to event for the track which has under­ Led by volunteer, Bonnie Hen­ ters, water tank, and toilet. - "for peace of mind!" he said. meet up at a pre-walk briefing in July gone a massive realignment and nessey, the participants are staying For Jan Price, from Esperance, CALM has also entered a team. and many are sharing equipment and upgrade, and which now stretches mainly in the new purpose-built walking the Bibbulmun has been a One team member, National Park space-saving ideas. Most walkers have from Kalamunda to Albany (the same campsites on the Track. Where the goal since 1978 when she first heard Ranger Charlie Salamon, helped embarked on rigorous training prr distance as Paris to Rome). trail leads them through the nine of the Track, which originally select the Track route in the Walpole grams to cope with carrying a full bac. The 15 'end-to-enders' will be towns enroute, some will undoubtedly stretched from Kalamunda to District and is keen to see the outcome pack for distances up to 23 km a da)· joined by six corporate relay teams choose the attractive option of a warm Northcliffe before being extended to of the Build a Better Bibbulmun Track Regardless of their backgrounds o. _ and 20 people walking five-day sec­ bed and a hot shower. Walpole in 1988. Project. Also on the team is CALM's reasons for taking part, for most par­ tions. They range in age from 24 to 71 So what drives these people to give Walter Reeve started walking at the Health and Fitness co-ordinator, Linda ticipants, Bibbulmun Walk '98 will be years and include beginners as well as up their creature comforts, fill a back­ recommendation of his doctor. " I Gilbert, who devised a training pro­ an experience they will never forget. experienced bushwalkers from all pack and take to the Track? never feel freer, better or more at ease gram specifically for event walkers. *Becky Shrimpton is Executive walks of life. "The opportunity to be one of than when I am in the bush," said the CALM district recreation officers Officer of the Friends of the Their journey will take them along the first end-to-enders," said Dave healthy 71 year old. along the route will be providing sup- Bibbulmun Track Lookout honours local environmental law expert THE memory of one of The lookout is part of Mr Delaney, who was Foss officially opened the CALM Executive establishment, both in the which the project would Western Australia's the new Bibbulmun track Deputy Crown Solicitor, lookout and walk last Director, Syd Shea, said form of field crews work­ not have been possible," leading law officers, who and has views over the died in March this year. month at a ceremony there had also been ing directly on laying the he said. had a special expertise in Nornalup Inlet from a rise attended by many of Mr tremendous assistance trail, and in prison work­ At the official opening, Brilliant environmental law and above Coal-mine Beach. Delaney's Crown Law from many community shops fabricating shelters, Environment Minister worked closely with The. walk wends for 4 km He was regarded as a colleagues. groups, Government barbecues and signs." Cheryl Edwardes present­ CALM for many years, to an existing lookout at brilliant lawyer who made Mr Delaney was closely agencies, prisoners, vol­ ed certificates of apprecia­ Contribution has been honoured with Hill-top, east of the town, an outstanding contribu­ involved with the devel­ unteers and the private tion to prisoners and the naming of the Grah­ where visitors can view tion to law and in particu­ opment of the Bibbulmun sector in building the "The in-kind contribu­ Ministry of Justice offi­ am Delaney Look-out the inlet, Southern Ocean, . lar environmental law · in Track, giving advice to Track. tion from the Ministry of cers who had worked on and Walk at Walpole on Frankland River and WA. CALM on its construction "Prisoners have con­ Justice is worth more than the southern section of the the south coast. Casuarina Isles. Attorney General Peter through nature reserves. tributed greatly to its $1.5 million, without Track. 8 CALMNEWS September-October 1998