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wood fires at Arapiles 7-Jun-2011 At 11:05:02 AM StuckNut

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On 7/06/2011 dave james wrote:
>Based on my last trip to araps 2 years ago i'd say signage and education
>on biodiversity issues associated with campfires were pretty close to absent.
>This could be as simple as an unavoidable sign at campground entrance saying
>"Do not collect firewood in the reserve" or as complex as 'code of conduct'
>for firewood collection (do you really need a fire? keep it small, only
>dead fallen wood, no chainsaws, etc), or as delightful as a photo essay
>interpretive board of all the animals that shelter, feed and dwell in dead
>wood on the ground or in dead standing timber. Sure some people maybe don't
>care that much but most climbers do.

I agree with more education and 'obvious' signage that cannot be overlooked. We usually pick up a pack of commercially sold firewood when we head to the Gramps or Araps for having a fire. I am not sure if there is any where in Nati where firewood can be purchased but surely making firewood commercially available nearby and providing directions would be worth a shot.

Enforcing stricter rules usually hurts more for those who are already playing by the rules, not those that are flaunting the existing rules.