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Northern and Yorke Region Volunteer Newsletter Spring 2011
Department of Environment and Natural Resources In this edition of the BEST newsletter: ‐ Thank you Arthur ‐ BEST update by Cristina Vicente ‐ Hutt River gets a clean up by Leah Feuerherdt ‐ Biodiversity Blitz by Cristina Vicente ‐ Fairy Tern need you by Clare Manning ‐ Woodland Birds and BEST ‐ My Volunteer Experience by Montse Soria ‐ Paskeville Field Days by Wendy Fowler ‐ Calendar of Activities ‐ CVA, BEST and Innes NP by Hamish Longbottom ‐ Happy birthday to… Friends of Innes N.P. and Friends of Heysen Trail—Burra Branch Thanks for the collaborations of: Wendy Cliff, Leah Feuerherdt, Clare Manning, Montse Soria, Wendy Fowler, Hamish Longbottom, Danielle Witham and Jared Pippos Thank you Photo: C. Vicente Arthur!! Arthur Simpson was nominated for the 2011 Friends of Parks Outstanding Achievement Award ‐ Individual Contribution; presented in the Kimba Friends of Parks Forum earlier this month. Arthur Simpson is involved with many volunteer activities in the Mid North area including Friends of Burra Parks, Friends of Heysen Trail and Burra Rangeland Action Group. Arthur has also helped the Department through his individual volunteer support. One example is his participation in 2011 in Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) program at Bimbowrie CP where he assisted with the restoration of the heritage listed Coach House. Arthur Simpson on the left attending the construction Industry Training Board Program at Bimbworie Conservation Park 1
Thank you Arthur!! Arthur has also undertaken the volunteer caretaker role at Bimbowrie Conservation Park on a number of occasions when the works supervisor position has been vacant. Arthur is able to blend his extraordinary communications skills and his personality in a way that reflects positively and influences Friends Group members involved in conservation. Arthur often sets the pace of work for the day and it is also the yarns during the rest breaks and the laughter that follows with some of Arthur’s jokes that we all remember. Thank you for your support and congratulation for the nomination!! BEST update ……………………………………………………...By Cristina Vicente
The Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team held two important meetings during the last months. On the 25th of August the president and secretary of BEST with DENR staff held an information session at Minlaton Golf Club to rise interest within the local community. More than 10 people signed in as members after a terrific night in the peninsula. Thank you very much to Deb Furbank for the logistics and Jim Scott and David Sloper for the brilliant speeches. Well done team! On the 7th of September, National Threatened Species Day, BEST celebrate its AGM . Peter Copley (Senior Ecologist with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources) delighted BEST members with a talk about Conservation and Ecotourism in Latin America. Following the speaker, BEST held its AGM. Some of the issues we looked at were: 
On going projects like: Bats in your backyard, Bimbworie Revegetation Project, Endangered 
Orchids, Possums and Mistletoe, Bird census… ‐ Change the membership fee to $0 ‐ Election of bearers and protocols ‐ Donation of possum boxes ‐ Cooperation with Woodland Birds Recovery Team (more information in the newsletter) ‐ New projects and initiatives Thank you to everybody involved! 2
Hutt River gets a clean up!…………………………….....By Leah Feuerherdt Volunteers have been critical to the success of the on ground works that have been completed to date as part of the Hutt River restoration project in Clare. The Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council received funding through the Northern and Yorke NRM Board for the restoration of the Hutt River environment in the central area of Clare township. The Hutt River is an upper tributary of the Broughton River and flows through the town of Clare. The environmental, amenity and aesthetic values of this portion of the river are currently very low, presenting an opportunity to enhance the community value of this waterway for future use and enjoy‐
ment by visitors and locals. On‐ground outcomes of the project include: 
Rubbish removal 
Removal of weeds and exotic (introduced) tree species 
Strategic revegetation Over two days in June, sixteen community members came together and planted almost 700 native seed‐
lings under the direction of Rural Solutions SA revegetation consultant Catherine Miles. The seedlings were supplied through the Mistletoe Action Group and included endemic species such as Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red gum), Allocasuarina verticillata (Drooping sheoak), Melaleuca brevifolia (Mallee honey myrtle) and a range of grasses and sedges. Volunteers planting seedlings near Powell St in June 2011 Volunteers Julie Aamodt, Joan Scott (at back), Claire Powell and Saideh Kent planting seedlings in June 2011 The native seedlings have been planted in strategic locations to replace exotic trees and shrubs that will be removed in late 2011. The Hutt River is currently comprised of many Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia), Elm (Ulmus spp.), Poplar (Populus spp.) and olive (Olea europaea) trees, as well as thick stands of broom (Genista monspessulana). A local contractor will be employed to remove the tree species when they are actively growing in late spring and summer. Clare locals should not be alarmed when these trees are cleared. Removal of these invasive species will have long term positive benefits for the natural health of the local Hutt River envi‐
ronment and lower catchment streams. 3
Hutt River gets a clean up!…………………………….....By Leah Feuerherdt A small group of dedicated volunteers also put considerable effort into weed control in late August. Thick stands of broom have been cut and swabbed from over 300 metres along the southern portion of the river. Anyone who has controlled broom before will know how labour intensive this can be! Olives, wat‐
sonia (Watsonia bulbillifera) and bridal creeper were also controlled. The work ethic and passion of these volunteers is both infectious and admirable. The Hutt River environ‐
ment will be much improved thanks to their efforts. These volunteers have made a fantastic start to cleaning up the Hutt River, but there is still work to be done, and follow up weed control is also critical. If you want to be involved, please contact project coordinator Leah Feuerherdt on 8463 7427. Before and after shots of the river behind the netball courts, showing thick broom (left) and no broom (right)
Biodiversity Blitzs……………………………………...By Cristina Vicente
DENR and the Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team (BEST) is happy to promote the 1st edition of the Biodiversity Blitz in the Yorke Peninsula. The Biodiversity Blitz is an initiative to undertake strategic biodiversity projects, within a short time frame. The project involves the monitoring of threatened species in the southern Yorke Peninsula. Over a period of seven days from the 8th to the 14th of October volun‐
teers and partner organisations will undertake eight different high pri‐
ority projects: 1 Beach assessments for the Hooded Plover and Fairy Tern (vulnerable). 2 Control of Weeds of National Significance in Western Whipbird (vulnerable) habitat. 3 Bird and reptile surveys in mallee habitat scheduled for prescribed burning 4 Surveys for threatened flora species. 5 Indigenous cultural awareness workshop Biological Survey ‐ Yorke Peninsula 6 Heritage works and support of Friends of Innes NP Autumn 2011
7 Active and passive monitoring of micro‐bats. 8 Population monitoring for the reintroduced Mainland Tammar Wallaby (extinct in the wild). 4
Biodiversity Blitzs……………………………………...By Cristina Vicente
A large group of partner organisations will contribute to the delivery of the YP Biodiversity Blitz, including: Friends of Parks Inc, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, N&Y NRM Board, Birds Austra‐
lia, Friends of Innes National Park and the Narungga Aboriginal Community. The project evolved out of the collaborative Conservation Action Planning that has been underway on SYP. The project will reinforce links between the local and regional communities, NGO’s and Government agencies. By developing a working partnership, the project will promote the shared ownership of the areas biodiversity assets and provide members of the local community with skills to contribute towards their management. All components of the program have been designed by either N&Y Ecological or NRM staff. Beach sur‐
veys for the Hooded Plover will follow the Birds Australia protocol for these surveys. The control of WONS weeds will be undertaken using techniques outlined in the Australian Government’s WONS Man‐
agement Guides and supervised by NRM staff, following methodologies that have proven effective on YP for several years. The surveys for threatened flora species have been designed by the DENR Regional Ecologist. Mark‐resight techniques have proven successful in the estimation of Mainland Tammar Wal‐
laby population size, while spotlight surveys provide information on the species’ distribution. Bird and reptile surveys will be undertaken using methods outlined in the Biological Survey of South Australia: Vertebrate Survey Manual. Micro‐bat echolocation calls will be passively recorded (c.f. leaving an Anabat in a fixed location overnight) and calls identified using Analook software (species data will be uploaded into the BDBSA database). N&Y NRM and DENR staff have the required permits to undertake this work and have extensive experience in all procedures. Photo: Julie Schofield Photo: Cristina Vicente Biodiversity outcomes: Conservation Action Planning has identified the southern Yorke Peninsula as a biodiversity hotspot in the N&Y Region. The BB program has been developed in consultation with re‐
gional scientific staff and will contribute significantly to (i) the management of SYP’s threatened flora and (ii) N&Y’s Viable Vegetation Communities, No Species Loss and Minimal Pest Impact RCT’s. Community engagement outcomes: A large number of local volunteers and partner organisations (Friends of Innes NP, BEST members, Birds SA, etc.) will be involved in the project, increasing the capacity of the regional community and contributing to the N&Y Community Awareness and Engagement RCT. The BB will be used as forum to offer relevant training opportunities to volunteers, reinforce relationships with external organisations and provide educational talks and materials. 5
Fairy Tern need you………………………………………………...by Clare Manning
Fairy Tern need you Following on from work undertaken last year on Fairy Terns in the Coorong, funding from Nature Foundation SA has been successful to determine the current status of Fairy Terns in SA 2011‐12. This Project is being managed and undertaken through the DENR South East Region. The Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis nereis) is a threat‐
ened piscivorous bird. The Fairy Tern is currently listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List for Threaten Species and the Environment Protection Fairy Tern and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Photo: P. Gower and Endangered (Schedule 7) under the South Aus‐
tralian National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Fairy Terns have an estimated Australian population size of <5,000 birds. Of these, 2,580 were once esti‐
mated to occur in south‐eastern Australia. Historic declines in South Australia (Paton, 2010) and in par‐
ticular within the Coorong region, which has traditionally been considered the stronghold for the taxon (Paton and Rogers, 2009) are of current significant concern. In 1984‐85, the Coorong supported a Fairy Tern population of approximately 1,500 individuals. Abun‐
dances have declined over the past 11 years and annual census counts in January 2011 were the lowest on record for the Coorong. The current population size is estimated to be <180 individuals, a 88% popu‐
lation decline since the 1980’s with no reports of increases of this species in other parts of South Austra‐
lia. Dramatic declines in the Coorong population threaten the species in South Australia, and the species as a whole. In the Coorong, nesting failures and the current age of individuals e.g. 10‐years (the maximum longevity recorded to date is 14 years) (Paton and Roger, 2009) indicate that without a successful breed‐
ing season in the next 1‐2 years this species is facing local extinction in the Coorong. The knock on effect of this could be dramatic. The Project will undertake a systematic assessment of Fairy Tern distribution and abundance in South Australia through a survey of known and potential breeding sites. At selected breeding sites the breed‐
ing ecology will also be monitored by DENR staff or experienced ornithologist. Completion of such an assessment will in the future contribute to a long‐term strategy for recovery of the species at State and national level. Due to the high costs associated with visiting and monitoring offshore islands the Project is seeking to work in conjunction with other field projects visiting known and potential Fairy Tern breeding sites across coastal South Australia, encompassing the South East, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula and Eyre Peninsula, including a range of offshore islands thus assist in minimizing Project costs. Survey dates have a 2‐week window to allow for adverse weather conditions, fire events, capacity. Nov 12 and 13th (contingency of 8‐21st Nov) Feb 11 and 12th (contingency of 5‐18 Feb) Mar 31 and Apr 1 (contingency of 28 March to 8 April) Volunteer will be needed during these survey dates. A initial workshop is schedule for the 25th of Octo‐
ber at Minlaton but other training/workshops option can be arranged…. Please stay tuned as the Fairy Tern will need you soon! 6
Woodland Birds and BEST Strengthening the links between the Declining Woodland Birds Recovery Team and the Biodiversity & Endangered Species Team The Biodiversity and Endangered Species Team (BEST) and the Northern & Yorke Declining Woodland Birds Recovery Team have worked together on some projects since 2005. Recovery Team members have run community training workshops on bird identification and survey tech‐
niques for BEST and other volunteers throughout the region. In return, BEST members have contributed to knowledge of declining woodland bird species by undertaking regular bird surveys. Several members of the Recovery Team are also members of BEST. One of the Recovery Team’s roles is to encourage and support the conservation and recovery of declining woodland bird species in the region. Opportunities exist to kick‐start landscape restoration projects that will improve the long‐term future of declining woodland birds as well as other native fauna and flora spe‐
cies. BEST members could contribute to this exciting and vital conservation work through on‐ground ac‐
tivities such as revegetation, bush regeneration and monitoring of birds, bats and other fauna. Now the two groups are coming closer together as the groups are considering a partnership. BEST is dis‐
cussing the possibility to adopt the Declining Woodland Birds Recovery Team as a Sub‐Committee. More news on this will come! My Volunteer Experience ……………………………….by Montse Soria Since I was very young, I was really interested on the environment conservation, so I became a volunteer… When I was a teenager I joined a conservationist group in Alcala de Henares, the city where I spent my teens. My involvement with the group was mostly through Environmental campaigns like cleaning days, reforestations or collecting signatures for environmental causes. Later on I started my degree in Technical Forestry Engineering, so I could contribute ideas to develop new environmental campaigns. I even led some of them. After finishing the engineering degree I studied Environmental Sciences because I wanted to increase my knowledge in that field. To do so I had to move cities so I couldn’t volunteer with the group anymore. However, I started my collaboration with the Ecology Department of the Alcala University, carrying out research into rabbits and how they affect biodiversity in Spain. River Cleaning Camping. Madrid 7
My Volunteer experience ……………………………….by Montse Soria I also collaborated with the National Museum of Natural Sciences getting involved in projects about con‐
servation of the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus ssp. signatus) The rabbit is a very important native specie in Spain with a great ecological value, both being the most im‐
portant prey of the Threatened Iberian lynx (Linx pardi‐
nus) and being a builder of ecosystems (thanks to the warrens systems that the rabbits make). Montse Drawing I wrote the chapter: Compatibility between the creation of a National Park in the Central System and the recolonization of the wolf, In: Wolf recovery in Sierra de Guadarrama and its environment (Díaz Cuadrado, J.L., technical coordination). GPS Madrid Publications. Once I finished my studies and set about finding work, I found that my experience as a volunteer gave me a pseudo‐professional experience which greatly helped me to find work. Since then, I’ve worked as an environmental engineer, teacher and educator. I have also got trained as graphic designer because I wanted to introduce that skill to my professional profile. My last job ended in May and I decided to travel to an English speaking country to improve my English, so, the announcement of the volunteer position in the Department came at the best mo‐
ment. Here I am, happy to be here, happy to met very interesting people, happy to be enjoying the Australia wildlife and way of life and happy to be contributing to the environment’s conservation. Now, at this stage of my journey, I can say: I feel lucky that my work is something in which I can believe. 8
New NRM tent boosts farming presence at Paskeville ………By Wendy Fowler
The Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board will launch a major, new inte‐
grated NRM tent at Paskeville Fields Days from 27 – 29 September this year. The dedicated NRM tent will bring together the Board, Department of Environment and Natural Re‐
sources, Ag Ex Alliance and 13 community and landholder organisations to showcase links between im‐
proved production and natural resources management. Tent exhibitors will offer visitors a wide range of presentations, information, publications, displays and advice about sustainable landscapes and the importance of partnerships to NRM. “The NRM Board relies on partnerships with all levels of Government, businesses, communities, land‐
holders and their representative organisations to meet the challenges of natural resource management across our landscapes and in coastal and marine areas., “ said Northern and Yorke NRM Board Presiding Member Hon Caroline Schaefer. “We have brought many of those partners together to form a major exhibit at the field days and we want to talk with as many people as possible about NRM issues including soils, water, biodiversity, pest animal and plant control, coasts and marine,” she said. A highlight of the NRM tent will be a BBQ demonstration by Out of the Blue chefs Michael Keelan and Michael Angelakis. It will also feature 16 agricultural and NRM exhibitors with displays and information about: Soil manage‐
ment, Grazing and cropping, Animal and plant control, Free NRM speaker program, Meet the author Australian native bees, Environmental art exhibition, Coastal gardening, Country music, Face painting, DENR parks, Live wildlife Celebrity chefs Michael Keelan and Michael Angelakis from the popular TV series Out Of The Blue will also host a fresh regional produce barbecue at the NRM Board pavilion to highlight the benefits of sus‐
tainable production. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will have live animal displays with exhibits and information marine parks and promote the benefits of volunteering and community engagement in NRM. The NRM Board’s digital display will allow visitors to access short stories and photographs on large inter‐
active map of key NRM assets, priorities and activities across the Northern and Yorke region Specialist daily presentations will address issues such as conservation action and planning, soil carbon credits, climate change, mice and baiting for biodiversity. The Ag Excellence Alliance will also conduct young grower workshops and mentoring in the NRM Board pavilion. With something for everyone, the NRM tent will also offer animal displays and Yellow Brick Road for children, and live country music and an environmental art display. “Up to 50,000 people are expected to attend Australia’s oldest field days at Paskeville and the NRM tent is an important new addition to the Field Day’s biannual program,” said Ms Schaefer. All this and more in the NRM tent, Paskeville Field Days, 27 – 29 September, 638 Moonta Road, YP Field Days. The NRM tent at Paskeville is a partnership of: Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ag Excellence Alliance, Northern Sustainable Soils, Mid North High Rainfall Zone, Rural Skills Australia, Upper North Farming Systems, Partners in Grain, SA No Till Farmers Association, Greening Australia, Yorke Peninsula Alkaline Soils Group, Sheep Connect, SA Grain & Graze, Brinkworth Group Australian Plant Society. 9
Calendar of Activities
: Biodiversity Blizts—Yorke Peninsula 8th to the 14th of October The Northern and Yorke Biodiversity Blitz (BB) is an initiative of the BEST group and DENR to undertake strategic biodiversity projects, within a short time frame. The project involves the monitoring of threatened species in the southern Yorke Peninsula. Over a period of seven days, 40 volunteers and partner organisations will undertake eight different high priority projects on southern Yorke Peninsula: 1 Beach surveys for the Hooded Plover (vulnerable). 2 Control of Weeds of National Significance in Western Whipbird (vulnerable) habitat. 3 Bird and reptile surveys in mallee habitat scheduled for prescribed burning 4 Surveys for threatened flora species. 5 Indigenous cultural awareness workshop 6 Heritage works and support of Friends of Innes NP 7 Active and passive monitoring of micro‐bats. 8 Population monitoring for the reintroduced Mainland Tammar Wallaby (extinct in the wild). Volunteers are welcome for a day or two or for the whole lot. Nevertheless we will prefer volunteers staying the whole week. Food and accommodation at the beautiful Innes National Park are provided as well as lot of other surprises (guest speakers, spotlight activities, trivia night, kid activities…). Kids (under supervision) are welcome to most projects. Previous experience is not required. Fairy Tern Information and training session—Yorke Peninsula 25th of October The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is calling for volunteers to help monitor the fairy tern, a threatened bird in South Australia, to help determine the current abundance and distri‐
bution of the population. Interested volunteers can attend a free seminar to learn about the bird and what is involved in the census and how volunteers can participate The talk will be held on 25 October at 6.30pm at the Minlaton Golf Club Open to people of all ages Fairy Tern Information Session—Other locations 17 September 2001; 10:30am; RSL Club Robe, 29 Victoria Street, Robe 27 September 2011; 5.30pm Kangaroo Island NRM Board Room , 35 Dauncey Street, Kingscote 29 September 2011; 7pm; RSL Club Port Elliot ,The Strand, Port Elliot 9 October 2011 1pm ; Valente Education Centre, Cleland Wildlife Park Mt Loft, Adelaide Burra, Clare and Eudunda Country Shows 8th and 15th October and 13th of November This year’s DENR slogan for the regional country shows is: “Volunteers in the Environment” DENR wants to promote the great work that volunteers are doing in the Northern and Yorke Region and at the same time promote volunteer opportunities in the area. Come along and help us in any of those country shows or send us your photos and promotional material. Biological Surveys in the Southern Flinders 24th to the 29th of October Another set of biological surveys on private properties in the Southern Flinders Ranges will happen from the 24th to the 29th of October. Some spots are available for volunteers. Calendar of Activities
: Fairy Tern Census November, February and April Survey dates have a 2‐week window to allow for adverse weather conditions, fire events, capacity. Nov 12 and 13th (contingency of 8‐21st Nov) Feb 11 and 12th (contingency of 5‐18 Feb) Mar 31 and Apr 1 (contingency of 28 March to 8 April) There are a number of records spanning over 100 years of Fairy Terns on the Yorke Peninsula however for the purpose of this census it is proposed that records for the last decade i.e. 2001‐2011 should be considered a high priority site and if time, include site visits to observation dates 1980‐2001. Some of these high priority sites are islands, and although visiting these islands on each occasion would be desir‐
able it may not be financially or logistically possible. The peak breeding season for the Fairy Tern is De‐
cember to February. Therefore the February count is of the greatest importance and searching islands will be a priority in February. Areas of known suitable habitat i.e. shell‐grit/sand/spits will also help tar‐
get areas to be searched. The following locations are considered important Althorpe Island Wardang Island Troubridge Island Goose Island Innes NP Fowl bay Edithburgh, and Due to suitable habitat potentially between Point Pearce and Port Pirie Bat Surveys around Clare 22nd and 23rd of November The Bats in your backyard project will start annual active monitoring of three transects in the Clare Val‐
ley area. These survey will run for two consecutive nights. The surveys will involve the use of anabat equipment to “hear” and spotlight micro bats! The surveys start at dusk and are limited to 6 volunteer per night. The data recorded will be analyse by volunteers so don’t miss the opportunity to gain this rare skill and put your name down ASAP! Office Volunteer – help the helper A DENR computer is now available for volunteer use in the Clare office and there are so many things we need help with!! Come to the Clare office any working day from 9.00am till 5.00pm to do your grant applications, pink forms, risk assessments or to help us with data entry or other admin duties. FREE FIRST AID TRAINING FOR FRIENDS OF GROUPS DENR Northern and Yorke region is offering one free spot per Friend group to undertake a (Senior) Apply First Aid Fasttrack Certificate. The course will be run by St John on the 5th of November at Clare, SA If you are interested, please contact the president of your Friends group. Do you need more information?...CONTACT US: [email protected] or 08 8841 3446 CVA, BEST and Innes NP………………………….. By Hamish Longbottom
A team of BEST and CVA volunteers helped at Innes National Park in June this year. The team made up of Conservation Volunteers volunteers Ching Jung Hsu, Ting Yu Hsu and Angela Kwon with Mark Metcalf from Northern and Yorke BEST assisted DENR staff to  Removed approximately 195kg of rubbish (180kg from Clinton Conservation Park)  Painted over graffiti on park benches at Clinton CP  Removed woody weeds including Boxthorn and Polygala at Point Davenport Conservation Park and Levens Beach Conservation Park  Repaired interpretive sign at Levens Beach  Conducted Hooded Plover Survey at West Cape Beach where 5 were spotted  Conducted 2 spotlight surveys of Tammar Wallabies in Innes National Park where ~20 were seen first night and ~25 seen second night The group had a joint BBQ at the Innes Depo on the last night which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, es‐
pecially the international volunteers. Quotes from volunteers "Loved area and seeing animals", "Work was fun and people friendly‐ great time!" Thank you very much to everybody Involved Left to right: Mark Hart (DENR), Hamish Longbottom (CV), Mark Metcalf (N&Y BEST), Pat Walsh (DENR) Angela Kwon (South Korea), Ching Jung Hsu (Taiwan). HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO………………………… Friends of Heysen Trail for its 20th Anniversary on September 2011 Friends of Innes National Park for its 25th Anniver‐
sary of October 2011 Wow, 20 and 25 years… that is pretty impressive guys! 12
Volunteer Profile…………………………………………………Danielle Witham Your Name: Danielle Witham Where you come from: I've been living in Perth, WA for the last 10 years, prior to that I lived in Darwin for approximately 20 years, but originally I'm a Burra girl Your volunteer position: I've been working as a Senior Conservation Officer for WWF‐Australia for 3 years, a great organisation com‐
mitted to conservation . Now I’m also a new BEST vol‐
unteer Matt Farrell Your favourite park/reserve in SA and why: Spring Gully Conservation Park, I've only recently relocated Dannielle Witham in Cambodia back to SA so it's been a long time since I've visited any other reserves ‐ SGCP is lovely this time of year, I've seen some great fungi, lovely orchids, nesting par‐
dalotes (and with so much of the landscape in the region suffering the consequences of historical and current land‐use, it's refreshing to see some understory species!) Your favourite hobby/sport: travel, volunteering, tennis, pilates, speaking very poor Spanish and eating! P
Staff rofile………………………………………………. ……………………Jared Pippos
Your Name: Jared Pippos Where you come from: I Grew up in each corner of the state (Ceduna/Hawker/Naracoorte/
Hahndorf) and finished my schooling in the Ade‐
laide Hills. I lived and built a house in Little‐
hampton before moving to the Southern YP
Your position with the Department and how long have you been there: Started within the Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges Region, Southern Lofty District. I was in the position of Ranger‐Fire for two years and before that working within the Fire Management Unit in Adelaide for three years. Now based at Innes National Park, since June 2011 as Ranger Jared Pippos at Kimberley Your favourite park/reserve in SA and why: Flinders Ranges National Park would have to be a favourite as I lived near Wilpina for several years and visit regularly, but recently visited Coffin bay at Easter and loved it (also the Deserts). Your favourite hobby/sport: Fishing/Snowboarding/Carpentry and lots and lots of Travel 13
See it to believe it………………..DENR is getting ready for the fire season! Remember that you can view the BEST newsletter through a link on DENR Volunteer webpage http://
www.environment.sa.gov.au/Work_With_Us/Volunteering_with_DENR/Volunteer_news Please consider sharing your volunteer stories and supporting the BEST newsletter. You can send any information and/or photos to; Volunteer Support Ranger, DENR Email: [email protected] Unit 3/17 Lennon St Clare 5453 Phone: 08 8841 3446 Mobile: 0488 133 279 If you want to stop receiving this newsletter send us an email or give us a call and we’ll get you off the distribution list! It is that easy! .
Biodiversity and
Endangered Species Team
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