There is no better place to start learning about broader land management than the land we currently have. It's a big project and we have to start somewhere, so weeding is a good way to understand plant identification.
Demonstrating a caring for our land is everyone's responsibility and we can all do our part.
- By spreading the word
- Weed your ground before you put up your campsite
- Larger area eradication projects
2017 June Bush Regen
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This June we will again be planting, weeding and caring for the land. Join us for a 3 day weekend where we share stories, learn about the environment and get our hands dirty with nature. In 2016 a team of just 20 of us planted 600 trees which are now flourishing. Species planted included Hakeas, Acacias, Malaluecas, Eromophillias to name a few..... We also met with local farmers and landcarers to learn about the issues that are important to this region of the world.
This year we again will be adding to our plantings with locally indigenous species, grown from seed sourced within the region. We will be lighting the big bon fire, weeding the burrs, planting the seedlings and restoring the land back to it's natural beauty. Special guests with local knowledge will be joining us to share their wisdom around the camp fire.
Regardless of your skills and knowledge, we would love to see you this Queens Birthday to help give back to the land that has given us so much.
Thanks
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Just an update from the Lands Crew.....
The survival of the trees has been good. An estimate is that more than half have survived and are flourishing. We spent 2 mornings with groups of 6 or more (in 35 degree + heat) straightening tree guards and replacing bamboo stakes with hardwood stakes (from the salvaged hardwood stakes). Most of the trees have been checked and straightened and there is good growth particularly with the hakea's thanks to all the rain over spring.
Unfortunately there is quite a bit of bathurst burr (Xanthium spinosum) around at the moment, particularly on the road out to the eagles nest. We weeded all the burrs we found in the paddock where the trees have been planted and around the cottage, however there is still quite a bit around. I just want to encourage everyone to follow the good work that has been done by Don, Jack and Andrew with weeding this plant and ask that you NEVER walk past one, but pull it out instead. The spikes are nasty, but if you put your hand at the base of the plant and pull roots and all you will avoid the prickly part of this plant. Hand weeding is our best option at this stage. For those who are unsure, please see the picture below.... it is pretty distinctive.
Rainbows and unicorns,