Each year fire in the NT causes massive damage to private and public lands.  Most of this damage is due to the need to keep weed species of grasses under control.

In Litchfield National Park this situation is a regular occurance with around 80% of the park burned each year.

In the 10 years we have been touring in Litchfield we have seen adverse impacts due to fires and feel there is now a strong need for help to be given to the underfunded and understaffed NT Parks Service.

It is our objective to attempt to keep the weed problem under control in very specific areas of the park which through their high use and importance require intensive weed management.

At the same time all work and no play is not a good balance so half work and half play sounds about fair to us.

An outline of the schedule is below.

A rough schedule for the 2 days is:

Day 1

•               8 am to 12 noon weed removal
•               1 pm to 4 pm is for walks, swims and relaxation
•               4.30 to 6 pm - weed removal

Accommodation is camping in tents on thermal mats.

Day 2

• 7-730 am - Breakfast
• 8 am to 11 am weed removal
• 11 to 4 pm is for walks, swims and relaxation
• 4 pm drive back to Darwin

Inclusions:

Breakfast x 2 - cereals

Lunch - sandwiches

Dinner - BBQ , salads

All camping gear

Work gloves

You bring:

Small overnight bag (5 kg max)

You will need work gear and a hat, water bottle, towel, swim gear