Bushcare at Girrahween Burn Site
A keen group of bushcarers tackled the weeds at the Hazard Reduction burn site at Girrahween this morning, below Sutton Ave, Earlwood. Bushcare Coordinator Paul Ibbetson is pleased National Parks were able to do the burn in this area, “The bushland is adapted to frequent irregular fires, but since European settlement, fires have been suppressed. These burns help not only protect nearby houses, but they restore the health of the bushland. It’s great to see that after only a couple of weeks, the green shoots of some native plants are already showing.” We saw Kookaburras, Ravens and Currawongs closely inspecting the site for tasty snacks.
The bushcare group made a great start on removing introduced species around the edges of the burn, such as Privet, Ochna, Asparagus Fern and Corky Passion Flower. There will be another session this Wednesday 17th April to continue this important and satisfying work. If you’d like to join in and help us, contact Paul at bushcare@wollicreek.org.au.
