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28 The Link Magazine • May 2005
Searching out wolves and moose for scientific study
A West Swindon woman is following the call of the wild in May, to volunteer for a week at a conservation resort in one of America's most
rugged and remote spots.
Lynda Thompson from East- The park is almost completely know through books and TV."
leaze will work with conservation forested, with no permanent resi- Lynda and her fellow volunteers
charity Earthwatch on their preda- dents, and is the only place on the meet the cost of the research, but
tor/prey study at the Isle Royale planet where wolves live naturally, also help out by taking part in a
National Park in Lake Superior. protected from human activity. seven-day off-trail hike, looking
Lynda said, "I love being in the for dead moose killed by wolves,
Singing males wilderness, our small groups of and taking the remains back for
Swindon's Wessex Male Choir five or six live much as the wolves scientific analysis.
welcomes new members at its do - looking for moose, working as She said, "I am just born nosey
Tuesday evening rehearsals at Ab- a team and bedding down wher- and being there with all the scien-
bey Meads Village Church. from ever we stop for the night. tists lets you learn so much and
"It is a rare and wonderful oppor- share the experience with other
7.30pm to 9.30pm.
For details call Dave Marshall tunity to see places that the general people who have the same pas-
on 848668. public never can - and to experience sions."
things first hand that others only Lynda has volunteered for the
www.wessexmalechoir.co.uk
project three times previously but
always with an August team.
Her participation this May will
see her dealing with wet weather
CHARISMA and low temperatures caused by
BLINDS melting snow and ice.
She said, "I see a May team as
being the ultimate challenge for Putting in the miles. Lynda with
ainbow of colours to brigh me; the Moose and Wolves project Fitness First manager Wayne Pascall
is generally considered to be the
up your home this Spring! toughest assignment with Earth- have given her free membership,
Catch the rainbow at Charisma Blinds watch." allowing her to train safely and
The trip will be a great physical easily six days a week to make the
The factory - the place for quality and value
challenge as Lynda will be carry- most of her time in the wilderness.
Manufacturers and suppliers of all types of blinds ing a bulging 20kg backpack which Lynda funds her trips by giving
Full fitting service or cash and carry will get heavier as she collects talks about her experiences. For
Factory showroom open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm bones and samples. more information on these or other
Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm To toughen her up Lynda is get- Earthwatch volunteer schemes
ting help from Fitness First who visit www.earthwatch.org
BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Est., Swindon. Tel: 01793 434584

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