Category Archives: Feature posts
Free Verge Plants Program 2021 is now closed
The Free Verge Plant Program operated in partnership with Landcare SJ and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is now closed for 2021. Thank you for your interest. If you would like more information about plants found in Serpentine Jarrahdale click on the Keeping it Local image, a downloadable plant guide to our wonderful local […]
Help Revegetate in SJ. See Landcare SJ’s Planting Calendar
Planting Calender 2021 v2
Drying Out Wet Soils –Using Plants
Due to the wetland nature of the Swan Coastal Plain, many areas within the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale experience seasonal water inundation or waterlogged soils. This physical feature of the landscape can become problematic for landowners, as it may conflict with their desired land use.
SJ Equestrian Regenerative Soils Trial Workshop
The SJ Food and Farm Alliance recently presented the SJ Equestrian Property Regenerative Soil Health Trial Workshop and Field Day. The event was supported by Landcare SJ. The workshop included guest speakers Belinda Taylor from Hoof Hearted Hoof Care presenting on soil testing methods. The Peel Harvey Catchment Council presented on soil and water […]
Do you have Quendas working in your garden
Have you noticed any small excavation work going on at your place? Have a closer look. It may be rabbits or it may be the work of a little local marsupial called a quenda (Isoondon fusciventer). Quenda is the Noongar name for a species of bandicoot endemic to the southwest of Australia. While […]
How to identify Grass Trees of the Swan Coastal Plain
There are many species of Grass tree (Xanthorrhoea) endemic to Australia. Two species found on the Swan Coastal Plain are Xanthorrhoea preissii (Grass Tree) and Xanthorrhoea brunonis (Graceful Grass Tree). Xanthorrhoea brunonis could easily be mistaken for a young preissii so how can you tell them apart?
100+ Cockatubes for bushfire recovery
100+ Cockatubes for bushfire recovery project update Landcare SJ has checked in with the recipients of the 100+ Cockatubes to support habitat recovery for the Glossy Black Cockatoo after last summers devastating bushfires. COVID-19 has slowed progress of installation during 2020, with Queensland and Victorian recipients holding off on installation, but working towards placement and […]
Can you add to SJ’s tree register
Significant tree register in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Have you spotted any trees of significance in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale? In a few easy steps you can nominate a tree for inclusion on the Significant Tree Register. The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has taken a significant step towards cleaner, greener and more sustainable […]