Toilet <span class="highlight">training</span>

On the recent trip to the desert we were once again disgusted by the lack of knowledge by campers who leave lengths of toilet paper floating in the breeze or getting stuck on to bushes creating the White Desert Flowers.

I spoke with a convoy of older citizens who candidly told me that they had camped just a few kilometres up the track. When we arrived at the spot where they had camped there were four distinct toilet areas marked with billowing paper. You would have thought that they would know better.

I took notice of my travelling companions to see what they were carrying in their hands when the call of nature came. The female of the species always brought the paper back to burn in the fire. The fellas did not carry matches. On two occassions I remarked that all toilet paper should be carefully burnt. The retort I received from both of my companions was uncomplimentary. Now both these fellas have been involved on a State and National level with 4x4's and one served on the Executive of the AN4WDC. After all these years they still haven't learnt the basics of bush hygiene....what hope is there for the generations to come?

I put it down to the lack of Education and the lack of care for the Environment. The old adage " I'm allright Jack and stuff the lot of ya" also fits the bill.

Driver Training is a must
Toilet and Camp Hygiene Training should be included with Driver Training\
All publications about 4x4's, caravans and camping should dedicate a page to bush hygiene.