Bushcare


Tree planting volunteersBushcare is a community based Volunteer program run by Council to improve its bushland. It involves the removal of exotic and noxious plants from native bush to enable the bush to return to its natural state. Occasionally it involves replanting seedlings of indigenous plants along creek lines, on slopes and ridges, direct seeding in the bush using the seedball technique or freshly picked seed.  

 

Bushcare GroupWho can become involved?

Bushcare is an activity for people of all ages and abilities. Initially you don't need any experience. Council supplies all plants, tools, supervision and training both at your bushcare site and on weekend workshops held in the Volunteer's Room at Bidjiwong Community Nursery.

 

 

 

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Why do we need Bushcare?

Our bushland is a valuable educational, recreational and environmental resource that must be conserved for the health of all water catchments in the Sydney bioregion. Bushland ecosystems give us a place to escape from the pressures of living in the city. The indigenous plants within our rare and unique natural bushland Reserves provide a home and food for the animals living there. The plants also give us clean air to breathe.

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How do I become involved in Bushcare?

You can join a group that is already formed or start your own. For a current list of groups working in Council's Reserves and a registration form either telephone our Bushcare Volunteer Co-ordinator on 9686 4842 or download and complete the PDF form below and send to the Bushcare Volunteer Co-ordinator, PO Box 75, Castle Hill, NSW 1765.

 Bushcare Volunteer Application Form - 451 KB

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Where is it held?

Bushcare is held at various public Reserves within the Cattai, Darling Mills, Toongabbie Creek, Second Ponds, Hawkesbury River and Upper Parramatta River Catchments.

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What if the degraded bush is on private property?

For further information on Landcare Network visit the following site http://www.landcarensw.org/.

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Bushland Volunteer Program

For further information on the Bushland Volunteer Program click here.

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Know Your Catchment!

For further information on the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority visit their website at
http://www.cma.nsw.gov.au/

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