Angorichina Cactus Eradication Working Bee (Year 12)

Location / Description:

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

Meeting Place: TBA

Trip Standard: Easy to station . . . varies on Site
(NOTE : Landholder preference is we use a property vehicle provided for the work, but occasionally some use of own vehicle may still be required ?)
Trip Distance: Approx 500Km from Adelaide

Itinerary: Arrive afternoon Mon 19th, set up, then discuss / survey work sites with Owner 
- Work identified areas across next 4 / 5 days – Sourcing & distributing specific Cochineal for treatment of Wheel, Prickly Pear & Devils Ropes Cacti. and Herbicide treatment of some isolated Wheel Cactus infestations 

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

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) . . . however BYO bedding etc.

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 ALSO 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: Normally UHF 17

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