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To Chalk or not to Chalk 4-Apr-2005 At 8:52:49 AM LittleMac

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Having been involved in a Phd reasearch thesis in regards to the tracks etc at Arapiles, the damage caused by the tracks is far greater than it would appear. Whilst the tracks may eventualy be able to be covered over, the species which replace the tracks are predominantly of a pest species. These pest species once able to find a foothold then spread to other areas and out compete native (and endemic) species. With this in mind it has a similar environmental impact to chalk in that the effect isn't localised but actually spreads (ie the lichen issue).

In regards to the working bees to remove chalk, no one is actually asking those of you whom are chalkless(and you currently appear in the minority) to be involved. The work done on Tannin was done predominantly by chalk users who were just trying to do their bit and as this was organised outisde of any other friends of arapiles projects the this contribution can hardly be underestimated.

Nobody is actually bagging out walkers, we're actually bagging out climbers walking to cliffs, and are calling down shame upon walkers in general only in a secondary nature.