Walking SA - website

Spokesperson

Eleanor Martin, Administration Officer

Contact Details

Ph/Fax: 08 8276 5090    

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Key role of Member Group:

• serve the interests of the walking community in South Australia
• encourage walkers to maintain and increase their role in conservation of the environment
• support track management and legislation to protect the walking track network

Outline key campaign or advocacy activities currently being undertaken and/or key achievements for 2008-9:

    Walking SA encourages walkers to 'walk responsibly' by:

• walking with a club (or in a group)
• keeping to trails
• checking fire ban information
• carrying out their litter

   Walking SA keeps walkers informed through:

• quarterly newsletter
• website
• displays at various 'outdoor shows' eg caravan and camping exhibition
• hosting annual 'Opening of Walking Season' event

   Walking SA and its member clubs take part in conservation activities such as:

• eradication of pest plants eg Mexican wheel cactus in outback areas
• development and maintenance of walking trails across South Australia
• undertaking mapping and surveys eg in national parks for DEH and others
• ongoing consultation with DEH and others on trail usage eg in national parks

Identify three (3) Key Environmental Issues impacting on South Australia:

1. Climate change

2. Erosion of land

3. Waste management