A Very Rocky Paddock Traditional Cache
ParisLaura: I haven't been able to replace this one. When I am back next I may give this a go as a Version 2.
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The Mount Crawford Forest is situated about an hours drive north of Adelaide amongst the Northern Adelaide Hills, just south of the Warren Reservoir. Both towns Gumeracha, well known as the home of the Big Rocking Horse and Williamstown bordering the Barossa Valley are close townships to the Mount Crawford Forest.
Land was first purchased for forestry at Mount Crawford in 1909. The plantation mainly consists of native eucalyptus species (South Australian Blue gum, Narrow leaved Ironbark) and Pine species (Maritime pine and Radiata), these plantations started to progress from 1914. The current reserve area is 12,367 hectares and the annual timber harvested at Mount Crawford is about 70,000 tonnes. Along with the impressive size and the beautiful and peaceful environment that surrounds, there are many activities you can do at Mount Crawford Forest. Many people come to enjoy the serenity such as campers, bushwalkers, cyclists, horse riders, fossickers or even those wishing to do a simple activity such as walking their pets throughout one of the many tracks.
Exploring the Mount Crawford Forest is a great adventure, and you are bound to come across some of the native wildlife. Regular sightings can include the Gray Kangaroo, bird life and feral deer. Conservation and bio-diversity are under constant protection at Mount Crawford Forest, so if you are to bring along your pet make sure to keep them on a leash and keep to the walking trails on your weekend outing. There is plenty to explore keeping to the permitted areas and trails, and this also ensures visitors, plantations in forest and the native wildlife are all kept safe. As you drive, walk, ride or cycle through the tracks you must also be conscious that there are multiple use trails in the forest so it's a good idea to always take due care.
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