The eagerly awaited publication, "Timor Caves- Hunter Valley, New South Wales" is at the printers and will be available from the 2nd August 2008.
A4 size soft cover 112 pages, 93 colour photos, 8 tables, 15 figures/diagrams, 80 cave descriptions & 57 cave maps (37 of which are published here for the first time).
Chapter subjects include; geology, invertebrates, bats, karst specific vegetation, birds, palaeontology, cave surveying & mapping, education opportunities, and minimal impact caving. The book also includes a cave glossary and geological timeline for the Timor region.
To celebrate, a book launch will be held on Saturday the 2nd August at 2pm at the Murrurundi Bowling Club in Murrurundi in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW. Light refreshments will be provided, some small speeches made and you could get your copy of the book signed by the 4 editors, Jodie Rutledge, Garry Smith, Meredith Brainwood and Andrew Baker. Whether you are a caver, nature lover, or an interested local- you are invited. Just please let us know that you are coming so we can plan to have enough food.
Complimentary light refreshments will be supplied and drinks can be purchased from the bar.
Pre-order your copy now for $35 plus postage and handling. Order form.
Each book includes a free poster titled "Karst Environments of NSW".
The Newcastle and Hunter Valley Speleological Society have produced this publication. Further details can be found on their website Here.
Please RSVP to jodie@rutco.com.au with the names of those attending ASAP for catering purposes or Call 4962 4100 and ask for Jodie.