Friday, July 30, 2010

Botanists come to see tufa

A group of botanists and environmentalists recently visited Kilcullen's riverside Valley Park to examine deposits of tufa.

Tufa is a type of soft rock that occurs around limewater springs, which are common in the Valley.

The growths support a variety of mosses and liverworts.

The visit was expedited by wildlife ranger Roy Thompson, who lives in Kilcullen.