Weed and vegetation management CCWC and KCB hand weeding is ongoing Grass selective treatment completed Treatment of woody weeds is ongoing, including Acacias, Geraldton Wax, Tagasaste, African Boxthorn, Olives, Kurrajong and Japanese Pepper Land management and rehabilitation 15,000 seedlings planted in May/June Several fence repairs completed 3,000L tank installed as extra capacity for the Cockitrough… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update, November 2023
Land management and works occurring over the March to May 2023 period: Weed and vegetation management CCWC fortnightly weeding and mapping in S7 ongoing Several large Acacia iteaphylla treated with ‘cut and paint’ method, Tuart and Biara zones Pruning of trees bordering properties on Northern side of Malvolio bushland completed Non-selective weed control started Woody… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update
A group of women joined Lea Taylor at the Wetlands Centre for a weaving workshop and an insight into her cultural heritage and history. Lea is a Bibbulmun Artist from the Wadandi Menang and Koreng nations in Western Australia and an award-winning artist from Creative Culture. She guided attendees with her way of weaving, with… Continue reading Aboriginal Weaving Workshop – Lea Taylor
Land management and works occurring over the February to March 2023 period: Weed and vegetation management CCWC fortnightly weeding and mapping in S7 ongoing Regular watering of seedlings Recalcitrant species and difficult to source seedlings in nursery are doing well. Land Management and rehabilitation New kangaroo gate and replacement vehicle access gate installed, North Lake… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update
Land management and works occurring over the December 2022 to February 2023 period: Weed and vegetation management Hand weeding of woody weeds (mostly Acacia, Geraldton Wax, Agave and Tagasaste) mostly completed Caltrop removed from Forrest Road South firebreak and Malvolio bushland CCWC fortnightly weeding and mapping in s7 Land management and rehabilitation Water contractors undertaking… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update
Dr Kit Prendergast has completed a native bee survey throughout the corridor. She collected at least 10 species! Native bees are very good indicators of ecological health, so this result shows that the corridor is recovering well. Another survey is scheduled for spring. Kit will be presenting some preliminary results at the Hearts Healing the… Continue reading Native Bee Survey in the Corridor
