Following the
success of Ranger Assist working bees coordinated by the Parks and Wildlife
Service (PWS) at Lake St Clair a new community volunteer group has been
established, Friends of Lake St Clair.
The group brings together volunteers
who are passionate about protecting and conserving the unique landscapes of the
Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Working alongside PWS staff, members
will contribute to a variety of on-ground conservation projects and help
maintain the natural and heritage values of the region.
The group will also be
assisted by Wildcare Tasmania, an organisation that receives funding from PWS
to support volunteering and fundraising on parks and reserves.
The first
activity for the group will be a trip to the famous Frenchmans Cap track to
assist rangers with track maintenance.
Frenchmans Cap track views. Photo: Francois Fourie
Volunteers will
support activities across areas managed by the PWS Lake St Clair Field Centre,
including the southern section of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park,
parts of Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Walls of Jerusalem National
Park and the Central Plateau Conservation Area.
The group will
assist with important conservation work such as track maintenance, weed
control, non-native species surveys and hut maintenance.
Many activities will
be delivered through multi-day working bees, with overnight camping at Cynthia
Bay or at locations along walking tracks in the area.
Whether you're an
experienced bushwalker, conservation enthusiast or simply looking for a
rewarding way to give back to Tasmania's natural environment, the Friends of
Lake St Clair welcomes new members.
Joining the Wildcare Tasmania group is a great way to
develop practical skills, meet like-minded people and make a meaningful
contribution to the protection of one of Australia's most treasured landscapes.