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Coffey Road 2017
Coffey Rd, Serpentine – planting with the Buhlmann family on a very chilly and rainy morning. What a relief though, after all the dry weather we have been having. This site is looking so good after 4 years of planting,…
Help conserve native wildlife. New artificial nest box design.
Artificial nest boxes are becoming increasingly important in wildlife conservation as more trees are cleared and natural nesting hollows are not available. We can help by planting more trees but whilst we are waiting for tree hollows to form we…
Landcare SJ would like to thank all the Aquila Project volunteers
We have now successfully completed the Aquila Search of Water Hyacinth. Thank you all for your hard work and patience with some of the images, which were out of focus. The camera has now been rectified and next time will…
Byford Progress Association Bag Ladies and Lads working hard to save Manjedal Brook
The Byford Progress Association Bag Ladies and Lads have continued their efforts to save Manjedal Brook from builder’s rubbish. Over 900 bags collected so far over the summer and autumn months. Council staff collect and remove the bags and…
Community landcare at risk
The ‘State of landcare WA’ report released today sends a warning that while the landcare movement is needed more than ever, government support and funding is diminishing.
Drying Out Wet Soils – Using Plants as an Alternative to Fill
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. Planting local native trees and shrubs can help to soak up unwanted water.
