Chainsaw in SA National Parks?

[camdyson]

Is it true you are not allowed to carry an "operational" chainsaw in SA national parks? We'll be camping in several of these parks on our "big trip", and I'd normally carry the little Stihl in the CT. Has anyone had experience of rangers actually enforcing this rule?

Is wood available around the well-known SA track camps, or will we need to carry wood most of the time? We have gas, just like a camp fire if given the choice.

Cheers,

Cam

Yes, it's raining non-stop here in East Gippsland, so nothing to do but plan trips and ask questions.....

[GGV8Cruza]

Not sure in SA but in VIC, http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/RRG/faq.cfm

Not that I have always followed the guidelines, we always have the saw in the Patrol and we have never had a problem

GG

[camdyson]

Hi GG,

Unlike the Vic rules, I read that in SA even having it in the car/CT is banned, although it stated "in operable condition" or words to that effect. Perhaps an empty tank or no plug might appease them?!

Cheers,

Cam

[crackacoldie]

not even a saw that can be made operational in Sa sorry Cam.

  Cracka

[D4D]

Not sure in SA but in VIC, http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/RRG/faq.cfm

Hmmm quoted from the site below, however I remember during the chainsaw course there was a loophole re clearing tracks etc. Must dig out my notes. Doesn't help in SA though.

Can visitors use a chainsaw to cut timber for campfires?
Chainsaws are not permitted to be used in national and state parks

[camdyson]

not even a saw that can be made operational in Sa sorry Cam.

  Cracka

Geeze, that's rough. Now I'll REEEEEAAALLY have to hide it well!

Cam

[speewa158]

Whats left in life if you cant rip out the Husky for a spot of felling before dinner  
Be like the wild west "Check your chainsaw at the gate Sir "

[briann532]

from the National Sparks and Wildfire regulations 2001 (South Australia)

17—Possession and use of chainsaws
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a person must not, without the permission of the relevant
authority, have control of, carry or use a chainsaw in a reserve.
(2) A person may have control of, carry or use a chainsaw in a reserve—
(a) in the course of exercising rights or performing obligations pursuant to a
lease, licence or agreement entered into by the Minister or the relevant
authority in relation to the reserve; or
(b) in the course of exercising powers or performing obligations under an Act or
statutory instrument; or
(c) for the purpose of fighting a bushfire or dealing with any other emergency.

So I would probably say "No"
Alterntatively I would send them an email and ask.

Not the info you wanted to hear, but hopefully it helps.
Brian.

[speewa158]

Do they have locker to store the Husky in before we go in or what  If not & its in pieces whats the fin, or what can they do  . Sir is this you CT ? Did you pack it your self ? Are you in prosecution of anything that can cut wood ?   YEAAAAAAAA SAY HELLOW TO MY LITTLE FRIEND BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[T Man]

So if you come across a fallen tree on the track it is OK to go around it knocking down as many trees as you like?
I'd have thought it was better to clear the track with your chainsaw.
What do you do if a tree falls on a track locking you in?

Maybe the tracks are more open in SA, but I used my chainsaw 3 times to clear a track in the Vic high country yesterday and it would've added a couple of hours to the trip if we had to go around.

[speewa158]

Might not have trees in SA , who knows the logic . Still sitting by the fire listening to an Echo of a Husky would be nice 

[barneys]

i think you could argue the fact that if a fire trail is blocked by a tree you could say it could be a safety hazard .
also if you are on a lap around oz you could say it is to be used later on in your trip and just do not take it out
or take the chain of and tell them you go busking and you juggle the  chain saw in your act  . and hope you are in old colthes and then tell them you are not real good 

[briann532]

Same regs here in NSW..........
I didn't say I agree with them, I just know about them..........

National Sparks or now I should say DECC, are idiots.
As previously posted, what are you supposed to do, drive round and destroy more vegetation, restrict fire access, and leave fuel on the ground.

Oh yeah, bugger we can't burn wood because of the carbon.
Just off topic for a second, does anyone know how much CO2 BHP puts into the atmosphere ever year.
I just want to do a quick a comparison with my husky chainsaw running for 5 minutes and a couple of campfires.

Then of course theres the poor lizard who's home I just burnt. Oh no he's going to have to change address.
What a hassle, all that mail forwarding, rates notices, redirecting phone lines, adsl, international mail etc.

Sorry, I know there are 2 sides to every argument and every bit counts, but a few thousand people having campfires is no where near as detrimental as if those people were at home cooking in their coal station powered ovens, with their air con on and plasma screens burning away in 3 rooms of the house. Not to mention the lights, heaters, and of course those of us who burn the electrons at the PC spending far too much time on myswag...........

Brian

[rotor138]

If you just don't use it they're not going to search your car for a chainsaw. Do the right thing and you'll be fine.

[briann532]

If you just don't use it they're not going to search your car for a chainsaw. Do the right thing and you'll be fine.

I agree, but I sick of having to cop things because others can't do the right thing.
I plan to travel through 4 states in a months time. I intend on taking my chainsaw. I will also be taking my own wood for the places I can't get it. Why should I be treated like a criminal for this?
If I'm not supposed to use it I won't. But why is having it in my car a crime?

[rescue1]

Join your local SES or Rural Fire Service (or equivalent)
Get on a chainsaw course (usually one of the first things they teach)
Take your SES / RFS ID with you
Use chainsaw appropriately
Problem solved ( you have the chainsaw for "emergency use" )