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Clean Up Australia Day
WRBG will host an official Clean Up Australia Day activity in the bushland at Pullen Reach, Brisbane River in Westlake and Riverhills this Sunday, 2nd March. Details of how you can be involved are given in the box at the bottom of this column. Recent
Working Bees
Our monthly working bees continued in November and December, with re-commencement on 2 February for the first working bee for 1997. Close to 200 native trees, shrubs and grasses, all local species, have been planted since October last year.
 Next
Working Bee
Proper clothing and registration on the day is essential. Register from 7:30am for 8:00am start. Bring: sturdy shoes, gardening gloves, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent. Long sleeves and trousers preferable. Young children to be accompanied by adult. Enquiries:
Ed 3376 1389 (H)
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BCC Bushland Care Officer Mike Noble (above) points out significant
features of this Westlake bushland remnant at the Weedbuster Day in October
last year.
Council Issues SORB has been seeking resolution with BCC matters relating to a landslip in May last year and that the subdivision boundary south of Balaton St is too close to the river and the landslip to allow safe public access along the riverbank in the future. At the time of going to print this issue remains unresolved. Environment Branch Grants WRBG has been successful in obtaining a $500 grant towards administration expenses, including publication of newsletters and development of display materials. Working
Bee Calendar
Meet at Balaton Street from 7:30am for 8:00am start, concluding 10:00am. Activities vary according to conditions, and include plant identification, weed clearing, tree planting. Seed collection will be one particular focus for 1997. |
Site
Analysis Consultant's Report
WRBG's appointed consultant, Rob Friend and Associates has completed an environmental site analysis report of the current and future public bushland along the Westlake and Riverhills frontage to the Pullen Reach of the Brisbane River. The study was funded as part of a $5,000 grant to WRBG for a Site Analysis and Community Education project. The grant was provided by the Brisbane River Management Group (BRMG) under its Community Support Grant Scheme. The scheme is designed to complement BRMG's aims to preserve, protect and improve the quality and amenity of the Brisbane River and its tributaries. A limited number of copies have been published for official distribution. Arrangements are in hand to print further copies for purchase at cost, and a reference copy will be available at the new Mt Ommaney Branch Library. Details available from committee members. SORB on the
Web!
Links are provided to SORB and WRBG news, activities, aerial photos, map as well as other related sites. |
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More enthusiastic weedbusters (above) at work!