As the weather has cooled and some rain has fallen, the friends group has commenced its duties clearing the emerging weeds to allow the native vegetation to thrive.
During April, the friends group together with the help of our valued contractor Andrew, prepared areas for direct seeding inside of the fence line bordering the firebreak. Joondalup City Council “Natural Areas Division” assisted on the day by providing tools and specially prepared seed (previously collected from plants located in the reserve) to be sowed in these areas. Good rainfall that evening and the following day was unexpected but was most welcome to settle the soil and give these seeded sites a good start to eventual re-vegetation.
You may have noticed the removal of old fencing and recently erected fence along the Fairway Circle side of the Reserve. The fencing was provided by Joondalup City Council and has resulted in a much stronger (and attractive) alternative to what was there previously. The contractors employed were very sensitive to the area within the reserve and therefore only minimal disturbance was experienced by the surrounding bushland.
Thank you to both Joondalup City Council and the contractors involved.
Should you have any queries or concerns regarding the reserve or if you would like to assist with our bush care duties, please contact us.
