…ual provides detail and guidance around the ongoing functioning of the Bushcare Group. It sets out the processes and standards to be followed by volunteers and staff so that there is consistency in service delivery and clarity for participants. Ask your Bushcare Officer for a copy or download here www.bushcarebluemountains.org.au Volunteering with Bushcare Volunteering with Bushcare provides the new volunteer with a shortened version of the manual…
…erson (Garguree Bushcare Officer) and Sandy Benson (Bushcare Team Leader). Download the Fact Sheet derived from the questions asked by Gardening Australia pre-filming. In this fact sheet you will learn fascinating information about The Gully including how this significant site is co-managed with the Traditional Owners and Council, dominant plant communities, threatened plant / fauna species and communities, what weed species are being managed, how…
…manner of the submission. What happens next ? After the public exhibition period of the draft Community Conservation Program Plan, all comments and submissions will be considered in the preparation of a final Community Conservation Program Plan which is anticipated to be submitted to the Council for approval in November 2014. …
…as now entered Australia at Botany. The link below outlines the DPI ‘Pest Alert’ and describes this ‘Tomato Red Spider Mite’ which resembles two other species of spider mites. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/486179/Pest-Alert-tomato-red-spider-mite.pdf For the full article please click on the link below: Biosecurity Submission – Red Mite _R. & E. K._ 21.6.14 HQ…
…he region. Bushcare Conversations will also include a panel between artist Freedom Wilson and threatened species ecologist Anna Murphy about their art and science collaboration. We will also hear from David King, Aboriginal Elder and Gundungurra man about the cultural importance of threatened species to Aboriginal people. On the 8 September, there will be free entry to the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition: Into the Blu…
…e St Marmion Swamp (new group). 10 YEAR AWARDS Beefarm Road Landcare Darks Common Linksview Landcare 15 YEAR AWARDS Jackson Park –Alan Dean and Chris Watson Mt Wilson 20 YEAR AWARDS Deanei Bushcare 25 YEAR AWARDS Friends of Katoomba Falls Creek Valley Junior Award- Rachel Florey – Wentworth Falls Lake, Franki Creek Masters Award – Jean Cowley & Lynne Carson Hard Yakka Award – Boz Brooks, Roger Walker Landcare Award – Barbara Baird Bushcare Legend…
…Click here to view the latest Gecko Newsletter – Summer Issue https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/environment/gecko Click on the “Download file” link to read the newsletter. If you want to read the newsletter in your web browser, right click on the link and select ‘Open in a new tab’. The Bushcare Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year….
…one-day event will highlight the importance of research and how you can get involved with citizen science. In our interactive workshops you will learn about relevant technologies and be provided with the skills to participate in the latest citizen science programs more effectively to make a real impact in your community. You can find full program details on the website: www.westernsydney.edu.au/rcegws/csia The PDF invite can be found here: Citize…
…gers and toes, walking/exercise, etc. Now here is the thing, lymph fluid becomes blood after these lymph vessels converge to form one of two large vessels (lymphatic trunks), which are connected to veins at the base of the neck. Back to the snakebite site. When bitten, the venom has been injected into this lymph fluid (which makes up the bulk of the water in your tissues). The only way that the venom can get into your blood stream is to be moved f…
…rban runoff and prevent re-infestation from uncontrolled weed populations. Community engagement and education programs inform and train the community to build this capacity. Some examples of activities organised by Council’s Bushcare Program this year include: The Turtle Habitat Island Launch – that occurred just days before the temporary suspension of Bushcare. This exciting project came about because of a grant, an enthusiastic Bushcare Officer,…