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Kosciuszko National Park

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Updated: 2:15 3/4/2013

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Volunteering: events and activities

Volunteer activity	Historic Huts Restoration and Maintenance The Kosciuszko Huts Association (KHA) has been involved in the rebuilding, maintenance and restoration of huts since its formation in 1971. Many huts within Kosciuszko National Park have working parties which undertake maintenance and repairs. Members of the KHA have also undertaken an enormous amount of work documenting historic heritage associated with many huts and hut sites. If you are interested in being involved in the KHA visit their website for more details: http://www.khuts.org/ Difficulty levels for the activities range from very easy to strenuous, depending on the projects. Difficulty: medium difficulty Park: Kosciuszko National Park More information: Visit the event website	activities take place throughout the year
Volunteer activity	Hunting Hawkweed - Search and Destroy Come along and assist in the hunt for the Class 1 Noxious Weed, Orange Hawkweed, in the Jagungal Wilderness Area of Kosciuszko National Park. We need people to help us find this weed so we can eradicate it. No previous experience is required, and you will be trained in surveying techniques, GPS use and plant identification. You'll see some of the most spectacular views in this area of the park, 'cause Orange Hawkweed likes good views. Safety First aid kits will be provided, as well as emergency briefings and weather forecasts for the week. Accommodation Shared accommodation is provided in one of two houses, in Khancoban. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied. Each volunteer will have their own room, but bathroom and living facilities are shared. Food Basic food supplies for breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided by the NPWS, but you'll prepare your own meals. Transport NPWS will provide 4WD transport from Khancoban to the survey sites. Note: You need to be reasonably physically fit to participate, as you'll be walking in scenic and remote locations through tussock grassland and open heath. There'll be some uneven ground and unmarked tracks, natural creek crossings and walking up, down and across some slopes to get to search areas (gentle slopes). DOWNLOAD: Hunting Hawkweed Volunteer Information Package 2012/2013. Difficulty: easy Park: Kosciuszko National Park Meeting place: NPWS Service and Information Centre in Khancoban, NSW Cost: free Bookings: contact the Khancoban NPWS office to book More info: Khancoban, Phone: 02 6076 9373 or 02 6076 9382	takes place in December and January each year
Volunteer activity	Koala Surveys - reserves of northern Monaro Join national parks rangers surveying for koala pellets in the small reserves along the fringes of the Monaro Plain, to determine the extent of koala habitat and the presence of koala populations. Groups may be fortunate enough to see a koala although sightings are infrequent. You will have an interesting day in rarely visited, specially protected areas rich in biodiversity. What you will need: you'll need need to wear clothing suitable for bushwalking i.e. sturdy shoes for uneven ground, clothes for all weather as conditions can change quickly, hat, sunscreen and a raincoat. Bring lunch and plenty of drinking water. Also knee pads and gardening gloves if desired. Getting There: participants drive their own cars to designated points between Jindabyne and Canberra (depending on the location of the survey) Car pooling can be organised. Volunteers are then transported by NPWS vehicles to the survey location. Difficulty: medium difficulty Park: Kosciuszko National Park Cost: free More info: Jindabyne, Phone: (02) 6450 5600	programs take place at different times of year