FoHT new Council & Annual Report 2022
The Friends AGM was held on 5 April 2023. Melanie Sjoberg our outgoing President presented the Annual Report. Neil Hendry was welcomed as our new President.
News
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Latest news
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The Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season
Most of the Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season, however sections through parks, reserves and…
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Fire Danger Season closes some sections of the Heysen Trail north of Tanunda
Some sections of the Heysen Trail north of Tanunda are now closed because of the danger of fire
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Fire Danger Season closes some Flinders sections of the Heysen Trail
Fire restrictions have closed some sections of the Heysen Trail in the Flinders. Walkers also need to take notice of animal control programs in that area.
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New Heysen Trail Map 1, including the Wild South Coast Way.
A new version of the Heysen Trail map 1 has just been released. The map incorporates the Wild South Coast Way and is now available on our on line store. The Friends' Map and Book clearance sale is also continuing.
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Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 19-30 September 2022
Warning to WSCW walkers of possible loud noises associated with an aerial deer cull 19-30 September 2022
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Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease
With the increasing risk of F&MD being introduced to Australia, it is essential that walkers take precautions to combat the potential spread of this and other soil borne diseases. Walkers are asked to clean footwear and equipment to eliminate the chance of spreading disease.
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Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 26th to Monday 29th August 2022.
The Heysen Trail through the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers from the evening of 26th August to 8.00am on 29th August 2022. The closure is due to a feral animal control program being conducted in the area.
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Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 1st July to Wednesday 6th July 2022.
The Heysen Trail through the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers from the evening of 1st July to 8.00am on 6th July 2022. The closure is due to a feral animal control program being conducted in the area.
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Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: 13 re-routes and corrections
This is a major update: the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map have been updated to include 13 trail re-routes, minor corrections and improvements since the last bundled update in February 2021.
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The Friends Office to reopen on Tuesday 1st February, 2022 – but operations limited due to COVID.
The Office will reopen on Tuesday. Volunteers will be in attendance but due to the current COVID outbreak, we will not be open to the public. Volunteers will be in attendance to answer emails and phone calls, process On-line shop orders, membership enquiries/renewals and assist with enquiries about walking the Heysen Trail.
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Vale David Beaton 1942-2021
Vale David Beaton. Honorary Member of the Friends and a co-creator of the End to End walk programme.