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Hut News - February 2012 edition.
The Society's Newsletter.

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 For your diary
♦  BMCS Monthly Meeting - Thursday 23 February 2012
       The Three Gorges Dam: an engineering success or environmental desecration? - Brian Marshall
♦  BMCS Annual General Meeting - Thursday 29 March
The Gardens Of Stone is Under Threat


Act to protect the Gardens of Stone
from open-cut mining.

Print out this letter, sign it and post it to us and we'll deliver it to the Premier on your behalf.

Alternatively, you can complete this online form.

Gardens of Stone inspires
winner of Fleurieu Art Prize
The stunning pagodas of the Gardens of Stone
provided the inspiration for this year's
winning piece in the internationally acclaimed
Fleurieu Landscape Art Prize.     the full story ...

Pagodas at Newnes by Julie Harris "Pagodas at Newnes" by Julie Harris
(click the image to see a larger image)


Monthly Meeting

Brian Marshall presents

"The Three Gorges Dam: an engineering success or environmental desecration?"

730pm Thursday 23rd February 2012

The Three Gorges Dam (TGD) spans China's Yangtze River. It is currently the world's largest hydroelectric power station.

The dam's principal functions are to produce electricity, increase the Yangtze River's shipping capacity, and reduce the potential for downstream flooding.

The dam is marketed as an engineering, social, economic and environmental success.

The latter claim is based on the dam providing renewable energy

Yet, as with many such dam projects, there is much controversy. This arises because the dam has flooded cities, towns and villages, thereby displacing nearly 1.3 million people, has a major impact on river-associated ecosystems, creates an increased risk of substantial landslides, and potentially increases the likelihood of seismic events.

At our February meeting Brian Marshall will present a "tourist's eye" view of the dam, consider some of the conflicting views and attempt to place such developments in a broader perspective.

About the presenter: Brian Marshall has consulted in and taught Engineering Geology whilst at UNSW and then at UTS, where he was Associate Professor of Geology. Concern for the environment grew from experiences in England, Tasmania and North America.

More details in the Hut News

730pm Thursday 23 February 2012
Conservation Hut, 88 Fletcher St,
Wentworth Falls.   Here's a map

- Getting involved -
the vulnerable Euphrasia bowdeniae Conservation Work
Help us preserve the natural environment of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage region.
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Blue Dampiera - Dampiera stricta Native Plant Nursery
Operating at Lawson and Blackheath, our nursery grows native plants for residents and organisations.
Find out how you can buy plants or help out at the nursery.
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Baal Bone walk - Andy Gardiner BMCS Bushwalking Group
Walking is a great way to meet people, keep fit and enjoy nature. Come and explore the beautiful Blue Mountains with friendly people.
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Valley of the Waters Bushcare Group Bushcare Group
The Bushcare Group meets once a month to remove weeds and plant native species at the Valley of the Waters site.
New members are always welcome.
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The Plant Study Group The Plant Study Group
The Plant Study Group meets once a month and travels to different locations in the mountains, enabling it to see a diversity of species and plant communities.
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Gang-gang Cockatoo (male) Helping out at the Society
We always need people to help out with administration, stalls, and monthly meetings. Please help us to keep the Society running smoothly.
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Three Gorges Dam
"Three Gorges Dam"
Image courtesy of Asia Infrastructure Magazine



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