Join us for a program of forest surveys, based at a remote camp in East Gippsland's forests. This is part two of the Summer of Citizen Science and forest defence. Perfect for those who can't make it to part one, (see this link) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/summer-of-citizen-science-and-forest-defence-tickets-19395849508

Or if you do plan on coming to part one, you just can't get enough of East Gippsland are a full blown forest fanatic, then this is for you!

Join us for an intensive survey based program with an aim to collect data on specific forest values such as old growth forest, arboreal mammals, long-footed potoroo, large forest owls and rainforest.

Each morning educational presentations on various elements of forest ecology and threats to high conservation values will take place. Presentations will be followed by practical surveys in areas of forest that are threatened by proposed logging operations. After dinner each night nocturnal activities such as mammal spotlighting, frogging and owl surveys will be offered.

Our kitchen trailer and mess tent will be set up providing drinking water and gas burners for cooking. There will be some communal meals, but please bring food to contribute to the kitchen or cook for yourself. We always encourage people to be as self sufficient as possible. Small amounts of cash to donate are much appreciated to cover the costs of putting the camp on.

Based in a secret and remote mountain camp, participants need to be well prepared with warm clothing, wet weather gear, torches and camping equipment. We'll be meeting in Goongerah on the 4th of January at the Goongerah camp ground and car-pooling out to the camp location from there. If you arrive later, there will be mud maps and directions to the mountain camp available at the Goongerah camp ground. The Goongerah camp ground is on the right side of the Bonang rd, if travelling form the south, in the community of Goongerah. It is well signed and easy to find.

Far East Gippsland is a remote environment, with no phone reception and shops. The closest shops are 70kms away so make sure you are well prepared with plenty of food and fuel.
We expect a contingent of attendees will stick around and continue to help with the campaign to protect East Gippsland's forests, so while this event has an end date, we'll be continuing our efforts to protect forests well into 2016, so stick around and join us if you can.

Email geco.media@gmail.com for more information

Or call 0414 199 645 or (03) 51540109

Summer of Citizen Science and Forest Defence- Part 2

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