TPT Field Trip to Milford

Threatened Plants Tasmania (Wildcare Inc.)
Field Trip to Milford
Date: Wednesday 25th September, 2019

Trip overview: Volunteers are invited to register for this trip, which is to conduct the annual census of Caladenia saggicola (sagg spider-orchid) at Milford, near the Hobart airport.

Numbers will be limited to 8 volunteers.

Please read this information and register by Sunday 22rd September either below, by using the TPT web site, or if this is not possible, contacting the Field Trip Coordinator, Doug Clarke
Email douglasclarke@bigpond.com Phone 0419365066 (Please leave a message if no answer).

Data Manager: Oberon Carter will be the data manager for this trip. If you have a GPS, please bring it along. Please ensure your GPS is set to the Australian datum GDA94 and co-ordinates are in eastings and northings.

Meeting Time: 09:30 am. Estimated finish time: 2:00pm approx.

Place: On the left of Pittwater Rd, a few yards from the intersection with the
Tasman Highway. (This is the turn-off to Seven-Mile Beach, just east of the
Hobart airport roundabout.)

Threatened species: For this trip we will be working with Oberon Carter (Senior Conservation
Management Officer at DPIPWE) to re-map the distribution of the Critically Endangered sagg spiderorchid.

Site and Work Conditions Summary: The site supports white gum woodland on deep sands and is quite flat. However, the ground is uneven with lots of holes (rabbits), and tripping hazards. These are often obscured by thick understorey vegetation, and there is quite a lot of fallen timber, so gaiters, long pants and long sleeves are recommended. You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness. For surveying the area, walking while observing the ground will be required. The area may have a lot of mosquitoes, and other insects, reptiles and animals are present. Mobile phone reception is available.

Food:
Bring lunch and snacks for morning and afternoon tea and 1-2 liters of drinking water.

NOTE: Given that we work in areas with threatened species we need to be especially careful not to
introduce seeds or pathogens, such as Phytophthora cinnamomi, into the areas we visit.
Before going on any TPT field trip, please make sure that:

• There are no seeds caught in your footwear or clothes (esp. shoe tread, laces, Velcro, the sides of tongues, cuffs, socks and inside pockets).
• Ensure there is no mud or soil on the soles of your shoes.

Please see the TPT Guidelines for Seed-free and Phytophthora-free Footwear and Clothing at
http://www.tpt.org.au/ftg.php for more detail. This contains essential information on preparing your gear for TPT outings.

Gear:

• Bring all your favorite gear for a relaxed day walk, we recommend that you include:
• any personal medications
• a rain jacket [and other wet gear if rain is expected]
• spare jumper [and extra warm clothing if in alpine area, gloves, scarf, beanie etc.]
• a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• clean, sturdy walking shoes or boots
• a small First Aid kit for your personal use
• note pad and pencil
• Optional gear:
• Camera,
• Reference Books

Gear to be supplied by TPT

• First aid kit(s) (one per group in the field)
• Hi Vis vests
• UHF radios
• Biosecurity kit

Information to send the Field Trip Coordinator: Please either enter this information in your profile on the web site or email the following through to the field trip coordinator before the field trip begins:
1) Your name, address & mobile phone number
2) If you have any technical skills or qualifications that will be useful on this field trip (e.g.
botanical or other environmental skills, current first aid qualification, emergency management?)
3) If you would like to share transport

IMPORTANT
If you haven’t already filled in a medical information form for this season, either enter this information into your profile on our web site; email it to the president (president@tpt.org.au); or post to Geoff Curry, 32 Currajong St. Mornington TAS 7018. The form is available at http://www.tpt.org.au/ftg.php