Lord Howe weeding
ecotours - 2007
Dates have been set for 2007
Lord Howe
Island weeding ecotours. These tours involve
spending a week on Lord Howe Island in a group of 20
people assisting with control of noxious weeds.
Dates for the trips are June 9 to
16, June 16 to June 23, June 30 to July 6 to 16, July 22 to 29, August 11 to 18
August 26 to Sept 2.
The focus of work is assisting the
LHI Board with removal of Ground asparagus Asparagus aethiopicus and Climbing
asparagus Asparagus plumosus on
Transit Hill. Since 1995, there have been 41 weeding weeks and over 14000 hours
has been put into the LHI environment by
volunteers
The popularity of the trips seems to
be the rather unique combination of factors. The weeding is satisfying for most
people, as it is a lovely natural setting with many interesting native plants.
The afternoons are spent exploring this World
Heritage Island which has many
fascinating aspects- tall rainforest, prolific birdlife, volcanic geology,
pristine marine life and stimulating scenery along the walking tracks. The
groups stay at Pinetrees ? a wonderful old guesthouse with 100 years of
experience in hospitality and fine dining.
This combination, in a small group
of like minded dedicated people adds up to an experience that may eagerly look
forward to each year- yes there are many people who have been 5 or 6 years in a
row. All derive pleasure from being involved and when they depart the Island, they leave with a sense of
ownership of the part of Lord Howe where they have worked. Being with
like-minded folk for a week and being part of a team achieving success is indeed
a memorable experience.
Cost is $1950.26 for the two June
trips; $2011.75 for July and August. This includes airfare, accommodation and
all meals at Pinetrees, all walks and talks, and lots of
fun.
For details or booking trips:
Contact Ian Hutton on 02 6563 2447
or
email m("bigpond.com","lhitours");
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post to PO Box
157 Lord Howe Island NSW 2898
