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Mt Arapiles Environment Survey 2-Aug-2013 At 4:40:13 PM dawyndham

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On 2/08/2013 matt-hume wrote:
>Mt Arapiles Questions
>Regarding the Environment
>Matthew Hume
>Year 12 Outdoor Education
>Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide, SA
>
>In your opinion, what is the importance of Mt Arapiles/Tooan State Park,
>and why is it important to preserve the biodiversity of the area/park?
Its geographic proximity to the SA border brings interstate revenue to the Parks Vic coffers. And the biodiversity intrigues the foreign visitors bringing international revenue. Or at least it would if anyone bothered to pay camp fees.

>
>What are the negative affects of user groups that visit Mt Arapiles for
>whatever purpose?
I think the yelling at weekend warirors to be quiet late on Friday / Saturday nights is quite a negative affect.

>
>In perspective, what are the positive affects of user groups that visit
>Mt Arapiles?
I've yet to witness much positive affect between groups of climbers previously unknown to one another.

>
>What is the important function(s) does the ‘Friends of Arapiles’ group
>serve?
They provide an alternate place for people to ignore paying for the upkeep of the park.

>
>What is your view on the toilet block(s) at Centenary Park campground?
It's brick, dimly lit and full of bees. Not something I would use as a subject for a painting personally.

>
>If you could, what thing would you change about Mt Arapiles so it become
>more environmentally viable and provide a sustainable future for generations
>to come and enjoy rock climbing (and other recreational activities within
>the park)?
Considering the risk of damage to the park from bushfires this last Summer I think a clear-fell approach to vegetation is in order. It would blend in a lot better with the surrounding farmland that way.