Land management and works occurring over the June to August period: Weed control finished,, grass selectives will be used to control Perennial Veldt Grass Hand weeding of woody weeds (mostly Acacia, Geraldton Wax, Agave and Tagasaste) plannedA dead flame tree has been removed near the end of Tait Place, to avoid limbs falling on people,… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update
The Department of Planning, Lands, and Heritage (DPLH) have notified the RR8 project manager that a consultant will be undertaking vegetation surveys commencing Friday, 29 July in non conservation areas of Roe 8 and Roe 9, starting in the west moving east up until North Lake Road. Vegetation survey will take 3 to 4 days… Continue reading Environmental Surveys – DPLH
Aunty Marie Taylor Welcomed community members to Country, sharing her stories and the significance of the land, taking special consideration in remembering the elders, past, present and emerging. Adam Peck, Rehabilitating Roe 8 Project Manager introduced the state-funded, community driven project and the progress so far. There have been many highlights and achievements over the… Continue reading Community Open Day
A beautiful day in Forrest Road South with a huge community effort and 1800 seedlings planted in under 2 hours! Around 50 community members joined us on Saturday, 25 June including City of Cockburn Councillor Philip Eva. Everyone did an amazing job and got everything planted at record speed. Be sure to check out the… Continue reading Community Planting Day 2
Powerline pruning by Western Power contractor has been completedWeed control ongoing, slowed down by rain and Covid effected contractor staffA dead flame tree near the end of Tait Place is being assessed. There is a risk of limbs falling on people, path and/or fence. Smaller branches to be mulched and trunk/large limbs left for habitat.… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update
Community members joined local Whadjuk Noongar artist Sharyn Egan to learn about traditional animal totems and the importance to the Noongar community and were given the chance to create their own totems! The totems were created using straw and wool, providing attendees an opportunity to connect to country and discover binding and wrapping techniques. Attendees… Continue reading Noongar Weaving Workshop
