Scope of this bushwalking manual

• Provide guidelines and information for safe, enjoyable community-based  volunteer bushwalking in Australia
• Use content from “Bushwalking and Ski Touring Leadership” (BMTAB Handbook, published 2000). Revise existing content and add new content.
• Obtain content from other states and territories that reflects the diversity of walking environments across Australia
• Provide a modern web interface for easy access to this important body of knowledge
• Establish process for ongoing content updates

Exclusions

• Track notes or maps of specific walks
• Ski touring content
• Requirements for commercial operators and school or youth groups or any other groups with special needs
• Competency-based training and associated standards. These are not relevant to community-based bushwalking.
• Detailed instructions on use of specific equipment and first aid
• Provision of specific legal advice