Narrabri emergency landing under investigation

Posted Mon Jul 9, 2007 9:33am AEST ABC News


An inquiry is under way into engine problems aboard a QantasLink flight that was forced to make an emergency landing yesterday at Narrabri in north-west New South Wales.

The pilot of the plane flying between Sydney, Narrabri and Moree reported there were indications of problems with one of the engines, prompting him to reduce power.

The aircraft, with 37 people aboard, made an emergency landing at Narrabri.

The passengers were kept at Narrabri until the engine could be repaired to enable the plane to continue its journey.

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Giant Stinging Tree @ western limit in NSW

From Mt. Kaputar N...">


Dendrocide excelsa

This species and other plants in dry rainforest pockets of the Mount Kaputar region are at risk of becoming locally extinct; through impact from fires, feral goats and long periods of drought. Three mature and fertile Giant Stinging Trees were found at this location but no recruitment seeedlings are present at this western limit of distribution of the species.
An explorative walk to a known record form 1994 confirmed the continued survival of at least three individuals.




Celastrus subspicata

Large-leaved Staff Vine occurs here at a western limit, this individual is possible a new most western record.

Gwydir wetlands land clearing - a travesty for NSW, a test for Minister Koperberg

The Wilderness Society - Gwydir wetlands land clearing - a travesty for NSW, a test for Minister Koperberg

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Leonie & Jürgen 1500m asl near Mt Kaputar

Leonie and I

Behind the Scenery

Newsletter NPWS

The following is a quote from the newsletter:

Technology wizz helping us to manage
Jürgen Achilles has joined the Northern Plains Regional Office at Narrabri as a Technical Officer. This new position provides Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other technical support to staff in the Northern Plains Region.

A GIS is a system for capturing, storing, analysing and managing data that is spatially referenced to the earth. Basically. it is a computer system capable of recording and displaying information on computer generated maps. lt is a tool that allows users to record and edit data, analyse information and produce maps. An important part of GIS is the use of a Global Positioning Systems (GPS) which accurately allow users to find and record sites on the ground within a few metres by using satellite technology. GIS technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, asset management, Environmental Impact Assessment and a myriad of other uses. For example GIS might be used to accurately record and map Koala populations or Aboriginal sites.

Jürgen was born in Germany and has lived and worked in north- eastern NSW for the last 17 years. He brings with him a wealth of experience in natural resource management. Previously he worked for a community organisation implementing environmental restoration projects and as a trainer for the Conservation & Land Management Certificate.

The use of new mobile and compact technologies, including the integration of the GIS to capture and analyse data, will provide additional decision making tools to Rangers and Managers. Jürgen hopes to provide high quality technical & GIS support to staff in the

Coonabarabran, Baradine and Narrabri Areas of the Northern Plains

Region. Other parts of the role will involve training staff in the use of GPS, mobile GIS

software and other technology based initiatives.

Jürgen has settled into life in Narrabri and looks forward to working with the Regional NPWS team and the community.

If you have any questions about GIS and other technology used to manage protected areas Jürgen can be contacted on 02 67 927357

A flare up near 'The Crater'.

 It looks like the Nandewar Volcano has stirred back to life in this image! Photo by Norman Webster.

http://narrabriweather.net/events/KaputarNov06.html

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Pilliga Forest Fires

Pilliga Forest Fires November/December 2006





This has to be seen to believe it.

Absolutly massive!!!


learn more about the Pilliga

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