OUR BOOK

In 2005, with the help of grants from the then SA Department for Environment and Heritage, the Friends published a field guide, Shrubs and Trees of the Great Victoria Desert, by Marlene Friebe and Bill Matheson. The book describes 50 of the more common trees and shrubs in the area. Some, like the wonderful Marble Gum, Eucalyptus gonglyocarpa, are only found in the GVD. The book has proved to be of great interest to outback travellers and it has had two printings. As at January 2020, only a few dozen copies are left, but a further printing is possible.

The book may be purchased by contacting our treasurer. Recommended retail price: $10.00 (plus postage if ordering from the treasurer). Wholesale price: $6.00 per copy (plus postage) for booksellers ordering bulk copies.

NEWSLETTER

We produce a newsletter once or twice a year. It provides reports on field trips and other information.

For Newsletters from 2007 to the present, follow the links below.  Older editions are not available electronically.

Newsletter No. 52 – December 2020
Newsletter No. 51 – January 2020
Newsletter No. 50 – January 2019
Newsletter No. 49 – January 2018
Newsletter No. 48 – June 2017
Newsletter No. 47 – December 2016
Newsletter No. 46 – December 2015
Newsletter No. 45 – December 2014
Newsletter No. 44 – December 2013
Newsletter No. 43 – December 2012
Newsletter No. 42 – July 2012
Supplementary Newsletter March 2012
Newsletter No. 41 – March 2012
Newsletter No. 40 – June 2011
Newsletter No. 39 – January 2011
Newsletter No. 38 – August 2010
Newsletter No. 37 – March 2010
Newsletter No. 36 – March 2009
Newsletter No. 35 – November 2008
Newsletter No. 34 – August 2008
Newsletter No. 33 – April 2008
Newsletter No. 32 – October 2007
Newsletter No. 31 – June 2007
Newsletter No. 30 – April 2007

INFORMATION SHEET

Our Information Sheet is a printable double-sided A4 document. It includes coordinates and vegetation information for seven points along the Friends’ self-drive trail in the Mamungari Conservation Park.