Pinus Radiata 2 Multi-Cache
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This cache showcases the different species and history of Pine forest plantations in the South East. This is the second cache of this type but it is a little different in content and information.
When you arrive at the above co-ordinates you will be standing in a Forest information park with information signs to approximately the North and South of you, these will be very important in gathering correct information for you hunt..
The cache is hidden at the following co-ordinates.
S 37 30.ABC
E 140 49.DEF
Find the answers to the following questions and you will have to walk anywhere between 20m to 1.2km to find the final location, which is hidden along the Pine Plantation walk.
A./ What year in the 1920’s did CSIR perfect a technique to produce good quality Kraft paper entirely from pine.
B./ In 1873, members of the Colonial government passed an act to encourage the planting of forest trees. In certain areas, and under strict conditions, the Government would pay landowners 2 pounds for every acre planted with forest trees. How many applications were paid ?
C./ How many Commercial offers were forwarded to begin a large scale utilization of Penola forest in 1941.
D./ The Penola Forest Reserve’s first plantings took place in 1907-1908 . How many hectares were planted , 2.(?) hectares. * note D = ? only
E./ What position out of the six products in the (South Australias Timber Crop Benefits – Timber Products) list is Plywood.
F./ How many significant moments are depicted on the timeline for (Forestry SA – Hectares of Forest planted in Penola Forest.) * note – the significant moment between 1961-73 is classed as 1 moment.
Once you have gathered all info you should be full of knowledge of the pine history in the South East and especially Penola.
You should be now ready to take in many species along your walk in hunting the cache. Good Luck.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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