Flinders Ranges Cactus Eradication Working Bee (Year 10)

Location / Description:

Angorichina Station – 9 Km East of Blinman, on Wirrealpa / Arkaroola Rd

Meeting Place:

TBA

Trip Standard:

Easy to station . . . varies on Site
(Use of a property vehicle is provided for the work, but some use of own vehicle may still be required ?)

Trip Distance:

Approx 500Km from Adelaide

Itinerary:

Arrive afternoon Mon 21th, set up, then discuss / survey work sites with Owner 
- Work identified areas across next 4 / 5 days – a likely “Mix” again this year of  (1) Herbicide treatment of some isolated Wheel Cactus infestations and (2) sourcing & distributing specific Cochineal for treatment of Wheel, Prickly Pear & Devils Ropes Cacti.

Subject to weather conditions : If Hot, may involve early start / early finish.
NOTE : Be aware that the Work is often in remote property locations and can be physically demanding in some terrain / conditions.

- Depart following Sat or Sun as preferred . . . TBA

Fuel :

Standard Tank OK, maybe refuel in Pt Augusta / Hawker ?

Pets:

None

Camping:

Depending on availability, this year we will use either the Shearers Quarters or Workers Hut (both have Kitchen / Shower / Toilet facilities) . . . Or you can bring your own.

Food:

BYO All

Vehicles:
 

4WD Good mechanical condition.  Standard recovery gear, tow points front and rear

Equipment:

Personal : Working Gloves (suggest 2 Pairs), Hat and Sturdy Footware, Drinking Water, Sun Protection (hat, long sleeves, long pants, sunscreen & sun glasses etc), “Hi-Vis” Vest recommended & Preferable !   
Ideally bring your Own Hand Held UHF Radio if you have one.

Tools : Some supplied but bringing your Own pair of BBQ Tongs, or similar, (for handling Cacti pads) is recommended.   Also a Sharp knife can be very useful. 

Communication:

UHF 17

Participants :

COVID CONSIDERATIONS :

Min 2 / Max 4  People  . . (Owner directive / preference around issues of transport / property access and team safety / on-site management)

 Subject To relevant Govt / Club directives applying . . . but CURRENTLY:

• Do not participate if you are unwell at the time