With reference to WNS and caving by the HCCH

(As approved by the HCCH/BOD 4/20/09)

 

 

The HCCH will follow the mandates of the NSS in regard to that of Tytoona Cave.  Caves, which are currently managed with winter closures for hibernation of bats (such as Ruth, Blue Hole and Seawra, etc.); will remain closed for the summer of 2009 due to WNS. 

 

The status of all other caves (such as Hipple, Field Trip, Kooken, Little Pit, States, Replogle, Flemings, etc.) will be managed on a case-by-case basis, and may change as information or research become available. 

 

As always, the wishes of each landowner will also be considered in the closure or openness of any cave.

 

 

Derek Flaig

(Chair – HCCH)