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<strong>Husbandry</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> for Eurycnema goliath<br />

Tara Bearman<br />

16 Appendices<br />

Appendix 1<br />

Yearly Calendar of Activities<br />

Table 1. Yearly Calendar of Activities<br />

Task J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

1 Plant New Saplings in Plantation<br />

2 Weed Plantation and Prune Trees<br />

3 Check Plantation Irrigation System<br />

4 Exhibit Maintenance Check<br />

5 Wash eggs<br />

1. Plant New Saplings in Plantation (Section 6.6 Plant Propagation)<br />

2. Weed Plantation and Prune Trees (Section 6.6 Plant Propagation) Give the entire<br />

plantation a thorough weeding where all unwanted plants are removed; at this time also<br />

prune necessary trees.<br />

3. Check Plantation Irrigation System (Section 6.6 Plant Propagation) Check the entire<br />

irrigation system for any leaks/ problems and make any repairs/ adjustments.<br />

4. Exhibit Maintenance Check (Section 4.1 Exhibit/ Enclosure Design) Check the entire<br />

exhibit for any necessary maintenance repairs/ adjustments.<br />

5. Wash Eggs (Section 11.2 Incubation Temperature and Humidity) Every six months wash<br />

eggs to remove any fungal or bacterial growth.<br />

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