The Naturalist — last call for articles 
The Tasmanian Naturalist is our annual publication, published in October, and includes a range of articles 
around the theme of natural history. Articles are needed now. They can range from short reports to extended 
scientific articles accessible to interested members of the general public. Refer to previous issues of the 
Naturalist for examples of style and content. 
Editor: Mark Wapstra, 
mark@ecotas.com.au . 
mob 0407 008685, bus 6251 3212, home 6228 3220 
Spring Federation Weekend — 16-18 November 
Twice yearly, field naturalists clubs around Tasmania get together for an outing, and also to conduct 
Federation business. The Launceston Field Naturalists Club is hosting this year's Spring Federation weekend 
on 16, 17 and 18 November. 
Plans are for an outing to the Winifred Curtis Reserve and the Douglas Apsley Park. Accommodation will be 
in the Seaview Floliday Park, Banksia Street, Bicheno. The bunkhouse sleeps 38 in 2x10 bunkrooms plus 2 
single rooms and other smaller bunkrooms. Bring own bedding. Holiday units and motel units are also 
available. 
Bunkroom tariff $ 18 person per night. Powered sites are $ 18 per night (1 -2 people) and unpowered $ 10 per 
night (1-2 people). For the Saturday night meal the Skyroom dining room is available; $15 for 2 course, $18 
for 3 course option. 
A great opportunity to go to the East Coast. Those interested, please let Kevin or Janet know at the August 
meeting, so that we can give the Launceston group some numbers for booking. 
Sarcochilus australis — have you seen this plant? 
Gunn’s tree orchid Sarcochilus australis is Tasmania's only 
epiphytic orchid. The locations (detailed) of individuals and of 
populations (past and present) anywhere in the state are needed for a 
Uni of Tas honours project. 
If you have information, please tell 
Toby Smith, 
School of Plant Science, University of Tas, 
Private bag 55, Hobart 7001 
phone 6226 7173 
email smithti@utas.edu.au . 
Excursion photos can be seen at http://www.tasfieldnats.org,au/ExcnPhotos/ExcnPhotos.htm . 
Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club BULLETIN 327 July 2007 p6 
