Replanting at Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach Bushcare has planted a number of native plant species at the Paul Landa Reserve in Pearl Beach.

Pearl Beach Bushcare convenor Mr Stephen Parsons said the reserve was established in 1987 through the efforts of a community group promoting the regeneration of native flora.

"The naming of the reserve pays tribute to the concern for environmental issues by Paul Landa who actively pursued increases in the area of the national parks in NSW as well as bringing in comprehensive environmental protection laws," Ms Parsons said.

"Consultation with the local community following initial clearing of vegetation from part of the reserve by council led to the preparation if a design for the reserve.

"Plantings on the reserve to date have been Casuarina species native to an area in close proximity to the headland.

"Over time, however, it was recognised that the stunted form Casuarina glauca prostrate, endemic to the reserve, should be preferred to the normal form.

"Plants of the stunted form have now been successfully propagated with the support of a native plant nursery in Somersby.

"Bushcare Pearl Beach took the opportunity to plant a small number of Casuarina glauca prostrate on July 3, as part of its monthly work session."

Mr Parsons said the planting would assist to maintain the integrity of the flora on the reserve and provide a beautiful spot for locals and visitors to the area to view Broken Bay and Lion Island.

Press release, 6 Jul 2010 Stephen Parsons, Pearl Beach Bushcare