Hi Greg,
Like the birders, there is a bit of a loose ethical code with
individuals picking and choosing the bits that they believe in.
In general though, at popular places like Arapiles, the policing of
these ethics by the rest of the group is much stronger. Arapiles
closes some routes/cliffs for Peregrine and Kestrel breeding season
and woe betide climbers who choose to break these rules. Similarly
track closures and 'no-bolting' areas are strongly policed by the rest
of the community and ethical debates surrounding these topics get
personal and heated very quickly. Bolting wars often progress like the
banding wars with birders.
Most of the climbers I know have at least a passing interest in the
nature around them, with "Evan, what birds is that?" a common call
around the crag. They're a pretty reliable bunch and quite keen to
co-operate with Parks authorities. Mostly because this affects access
to some areas, but the reasoning isn't as important as the outcome.
EB
On 9/3/08, Greg & Val Clancy <> wrote:
> Hi Evan,
>
> Do climbers have a code of ethics with respect to disturbance of fauna such
> as Rock-wallabies and nesting Peregrine Falcons? Is the activity regulated?
>
> Greg Clancy
>
>
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