Would you like to take part in a survey of our mountain's plants and animals and learn more about them? On Friday, 30th October botanist and photographer Glenn Leiper (responsible for most of the excellent photos in the book Mangroves to Mountains) will lead a survey of flora and fauna in the tall open forest on a track off Wongawallan Rd to Welches Farm. All TM Landcare members are welcome to join in this interesting and valuable activity.

Where to meet: the northern end of Wongawallan Rd where the bitumen ends at the locked gates

When: Friday, 30th October, 8:00am

What to bring: water bottle, hat, covered shoes, and a notebook and camera if you wish to keep your own record

Want to know more? Phone Mike Russell on 5545 3601 or email mjandedrussell@spin.net.au

This regeneration project, at the end of Carey Parade, is being undertaken with funding provided in 2015 by the Queensland Government.  The aim is to extend the habitat of the lyrebirds as well as many other local creatures by planting appropriate native species.

Regeneration is well underway, as can be seen in the photos below. The first was taken in May 2014 after a Conservation Volunteers Australia team had planted out an area. In the second photo, taken little more than a year later from the same spot, great growth is clear to see. 

  

It is expected that the remainder of the site will be cleared and planted up this year. This is another success story in the making, thanks to our Regeneration Coordinator and President, Judith Roland, ably assisted by our contractor, Damien Draper of Red Belly Bushcare Services and a team of willing Landcare volunteers.