Greetings Everyone!, some very much needed rain falling in this last week of Autum with 64mm of rain for the month. Our volunteer hours being 263.With coming winter frost guards have taken time with fitting individual trees. The long Autumn has made for a great growing season.
Initial 6 flood damage areas have been repaired by Duntech contractors over the last month.
Philpott Siding and curved timber bridged have been slashed and brushcutt, hopefully last remaining old fencing wire has been removed and recycled, siding boundary fencing to be reinstated in the near future.
Gayndah Hub and Maintenance depot has taken considerable effort in bringing back to standard the depot grounds and infrastructure.
Preparations for upcoming projects have taken place.
Phil Robinson signs Munduberra has been most supportive with signage for the trail, directional and vehicle maintenance magnetic signs!
A spray program and trials has taken place over the last two weeks, focusing on Thatch grass, Leucaena, Lantana and other invasive species. Spray equipment in the form of 200 litre spray unit being loaned for the project.
Our Job Seeker program is going well and as always looking for more members and volunteers. Interest is being shown from Biggenden in our trail establishment operations, working positively with interested parties.
The Nurture, Enhance and Sustain principle with native seedlings is bringing success on our rehabilitation areas, with spray trials to remove grass competition and enhance growth. The asset value of the established trees is shown in our Concept plan.
Many Thanks to all our Volunteers and Supporters! it has been a very productive month.
Best Wishes
Mike