The BEC is the quarterly journal of the Byron Environment Centre. It is available in hard copy and is distributed throughout the Byron Shire. The Editor welcomes comment on any aspect of THE BEC at mail to:byronenvirocent@australis.net.The hard copy version of The BEC is printed by Mullumbimby Printers and sponsored by Mark Baker & Company Solicitors, and Inky Business, the printer and cartridge specialist (6680 7776).