Wirth Rd Tree Planting

The site is on a property that is bordered on three sides by d'Aguilar National Park. Sections along May Creek have vegetation typical of notophyll vine forests (ecosystem:12.11.10) while the slopes of the valley are open spotted gum forest (12.11.5). The planting sites are the ecotone between these which was cleared most recently in 1970 and now consists of a black wattle monoculture and lantana understory. The day's objective is to plant on areas that have been recently cleared of lantana, to suppress exotic grasses/weeds and lantana regrowth. The land is ready to spring back, with many native seedlings regenerating naturally while the wattle has increased the soil fertility. The species to be planted today will supplement this natural regrowth.

DIRECTIONS

Last driveway on Wirth Rd before National Park gate. You need a high clearance vehicle to access the last km. Volunteers should contact us beforehand so we can organise to pick you up from the Lacey's Creek Rd intersection.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please bring your own gloves, boots, hat, sunscreen, water bottle. Note: many of the planting sites are steep. Some tools will be available; if volunteers wish to bring their own that would be great. Plants and places to be planted will be marked out, together with tagged tree guards, watering drums with buckets, etc. Instructors will be there to show you what needs to be done. BBQ lunch will be provided, with vegetarian options available.

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets,Drinking water,Snacks,Refreshments,BBQ