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Scouts swap tent pegs for tree stakes at National Tree Day
The 2017 Landcare SJ National Tree Day Celebration was held at the Byford scout hall on July 30th. The scouts turned up enthusiastically swapping tent pegs for tree stakes as they planted native seedlings and then guarded them against the…
Jarrahdale Heritage Society brings back Goorolong Brook
Jarrahdale Heritage Society (JHS) long ago adopted the Goorolong Brook and have worked tirelessly to transform it from an overrun site covered in black wattles to a thriving native water course complete with walk path. In 2016 funding of $15,000…
Equine Landcare Property Planning Course.
On May 21st Landcare SJ held a full day Property Planning Course in partnership with The Forever Project, Peel-Harvey Catchment Council, and the SJ Equine Landcare Group. There were over 25 attendees representing 13 properties ranging from small acreages to…
Marchant Way, Byford 2017
Byford Enviro-Link has finished planting 300 seedlings along Marchant Way, a new verge in Byford near the Secondary College. After new houses and infrastructure are constructed, there are so many areas devoid of vegetation. [metaslider id=1437] The Enviro-Link…
Myara Brook 2017
It was a pleasure to plant into the lovely rich loam of the Myara Brook valley on Tuesday 27 June. Several years of planting in the reserve is slowly replacing the watsonia which is being sprayed by local members of…
Local Plant Guide Updated
Thanks to the State Natural Resource Management Program WA Community Capability Grants Landcare SJ was able to update and add information to the booklet and reprint 4000 new copies! The Keeping it Local booklet is a great resource when planning…
