Bushcare help wanted

Bush regeneration groups on the Bouddi Peninsula are looking for more volunteers to help at a number of sites in the area.

Community bushcare groups carry out regular regeneration work within the Bouddi National Park including at Lobster Beach, Mourawaring Moors, Wagstaffe Point, Maitland Bay, Riley's Bay and Tallow Beach.

Coordinator Ms Deb Holloman said volunteering was a great to meet new people while helping the local environment.

Ms Holloman said the local bushcare groups were also thankful to have been successful in obtaining two grants for contractor bush regeneration in Bouddi from the Catchment Management Authority under the Engaging NSW Communities in Coastline Conservation program.

"We were successful in obtaining one grant for Riley's Bay in order to continue primary work in the northern section of the bay," Ms Holloman said.

"This grant will work in a Swamp Sclerophyll Forest removing bitou, lantana and blackberry.

"Contractors will cut tracks into the weeds and the National Parks and Wildlife Service will bring a spray unit in by boat to spray large areas.

"Contractors will then undertake follow up work.

"Meanwhile contractors will work around the base of Box Head and Little Tallow to remove bitou.

"Professional abseilers will be employed to scale the cliffs at Maitland Bay headland and above Bullimah Beach to spray for bitou."

For more information about becoming a bushcare volunteer, contact Deb Holloman on 4320 4224.

Newsletter, 11 Aug 2010 Deb Holloman, Killcare Wagstaffe Trust