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Barrenjoey crag burns !! 10-Oct-2013 At 8:04:16 AM Superstu

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Here are some photos Ranger Jude sent through...

From the last email I got the rangers don't seem to fussed about the fire and see it as an opportunity to access areas that were previously difficult. The seedbank is hopefully intact, some natives are programmed to resprout after such an event, and there is good bush nearby to help recolonise the area.

A lot of rubbish like bottles and tin that was hidden under the scrub has been revealed and they are taking the opportunity to get a lot of it out. Who knows what else the fire might have uncovered.

There won't be any bitou to tackle for a few months but a few succulents and lantana remain, and when the asparagus starts to reshoot get that. The recent rain will trigger lots of fast growing.

On the plus side the ticks will be gone!!

The next Cliffcare works day is for 2nd November - but still waiting to confirm as they are still doing on-ground assessments. They have asked us whether we want to work the rainforest near the crag still (as was asked for last day out) or whether we are interested in working the top areas now. It will be very interesting to see the recovery up there as the natives and invasives fight it out in the new landscape. If we do that I think I'll be up for an afternoon swim rather than a climb, we'll probably come out looking like chimney sweeps from Mary Poppins!

If anybody is keen to get out there and free midweek, Parks are having a work day on 23rd October, keen volunteers very welcome. If interested drop me an email and I can send you the details. Otherwise I'll post a flyer for the climber's bushcare day when I have confirmation of the date.