Mt Kosciuszko Conservation Project
Mt Kosciuszko Conservation Project
Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia
Where Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia
When December to February
The Work

• Invasive weed surveying and management
Accomodation Shared accommodation, cottage style
Return Khancoban, NSW, Australia
Group Size Max 10, min 5 participants
Cost AU$500 per person

Mt Kosciuszko Conservation Project

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Getting ready to begin surveysSurveying for orange hawkweed in Mt Kosciuszko National ParkPreparing for a day at Cool Plains in Mt Kosciuszko National ParkSurveying for orange hawkweed in Mt Kosciuszko National ParkReviewing maps of Mt Kosciuszko National Park and the spread of orange hawkweed through the parkDriving back after a day in Mt Kosciuszko National Park looking for orange hawkweedOrange hawkweed in bloom in Mt Kosciuszko National ParkWild Mob Group in Mt Kosciuszko National Park – Feb 2010Taking a short break to enjoy the sceneryView from Mt Kosciuszko's summitSunset in Khancoban, NSW with the NPWS vehicle

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Volunteer Feedback

Brent Johnson from NSW Parks and Wildlife in February 2010:

It was a pleasure working with the Wild Mob volunteers and their efforts have been critical to the management and the eradication of hawkweed from Mt Kosciuszko National Park.

Traditional Owner Acknowledgement

Wild Mob would respectfully like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners, their Elders past and present, as well as the important role Indigenous people continue to play in the Land where we carry out our conservation projects.

Project Partners

Wild Mob is proud to partner with Kosciuszko National Park and the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water as part of the Mt Kosciuszko conservation project.

          

 

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About the Project

Kosciuszko National Park is part of the Snowy Mountains, located in southern New South Wales, bordered by both Victoria and the ACT. The park is home to its namesake Mt Kosciuszko, which at 2,228 meters, is Australia’s highest mountain. The unique environment has been internationally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Additionally, the endangered Mountain Pygmy Possum and critically endangered Southern Corroboree Frog call the area home.

Orange Hawkweed is a small European daisy that grows in alpine and mountain regions. Introduced as a domestic garden plant, its seeds are very small and are easily caught and spread by the wind. It is very resilient and can easily outcompete native plants, drastically changing ecosystems and diminishing food sources for native fauna.

Our partner, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, runs a volunteer-based campaign during the plant’s flowering season to identify as many areas of growth as possible. Wild Mob is proud to assist in the program in order to protect the native vegetation and pristine Australian Alps habitat, including the Sphagnum bogs, habitat of the Southern Corroboree Frog.

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Project Work

Volunteers will work in several areas of the remote alpine reaches of Kosciuszko National Park, directly contributing to the prevention of further Orange Hawkweed outbreaks. The activities include field surveys and the use of GPS units to mark Orange Hawkweed locations, for later treatment by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Staff will provide training for the required conservation work. The work is suitable to anyone with a good level of fitness. Long hikes in remote alpine bush on uneven ground are part of the daily itinerary. Wild Mob believes that happy volunteers are productive volunteers – we aim to create an enjoyable and educational working environment each and every day.

Educational Components

Mt Kosciuszko offers numerous learning opportunities. Volunteers will find out how invasive vegetation impacts a fragile environment and have the opportunity to explore the truly unique ecosystems. Experienced Wild Mob staff have backgrounds in environmental management and education, they love to share their knowledge with volunteers in a practical learning experience. 

Living Conditions and Facilities

While participating in the Mt Kosciuszko conservation project volunteers will share a fully furnished, self-contained cottage in the town of Khancoban, NSW. Volunteers may be required to share twin-style rooms. Wild Mob will provide all bedding and linen. 

Toilet and hot showers are available. We recommend bringing sufficient clothes for seven days, as there are limited laundry facilities. 

There is no access to internet. There is electricity available in the cottage. Telstra and Optus receive service in Khancoban. 

Additional Activities

There are several attractions in and around the Snowy Mountains. During the project Wild Mob will organise additional activities including: 

  • Hike to Mt Kosciuszko summit, Australia’s highest peak 
  • A trip to the nearby Snowy River Hydro power plants

To find out more about what Kosciuszko National Park has to offer visit http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au.

Registration

Ready to register? You can download a form here: Registration Form

Detailed Project Description

For a full description of the project, click here to download a PDF: Mt Kosciuszko Project Description.