Are you interested in the environment and happy to help plant trees? If this sounds like you then why not join us for a wet and wild day out at Bridgewater this July. The truth is tree planting days are delivered at a not so fabulous time of the year, but we don’t tend to let that stop us. We plant in Winter because it gives the trees the best chance of survival. The reality is it is actually quite a works out so you’re not usually cold for long. We take regular breaks (in a marquee or hayshed) and have hot drinks and a BBQ lunch on site to help us keep warm.
Revegetation can change the face of a rural landscape! Landcare Tree Plantings days provide a seed source for wildlife in an often-barren landscape and of course shelter for those looking to take refuge. Single patches of vegetation on their own are not sufficient to support large populations of wildlife. We need networks of habitat throughout the landscape if we want to support wildlife adequately. Landcare works with landholders who are interested in reinstating native vegetation on their farms or properties to help reconnect landscapes. Our projects rely on volunteers to bring these projects to life. We can often access funding for the materials we need to deliver the project, but we cannot access funding to pay for people to plant the trees, which is why we need your help.
Blackwoods are a fast-growing wattle species which are commonly used in revegetation projects in southwest Victoria. Blackwoods can be grown in almost all soil types and have an amazing floral display over winter and spring. This is one of the many species we will be planting at this year’s Community Tree Planting project site.
Healthy ecosystems support a diverse range of both flora and fauna. Our birds rely on trees with large spreading canopies and dense foliage to hide in for their survival. All of our biodiversity projects include a range of endemic plant species. We include grasses, medium sized shrubs which we refer to as understory species and trees both large and small.
A relatively common resident in the Bridgewater landscape is the Rufous Bristlebird. These medium sized birds are often picked by their behaviour, they are often observed running instead of flying especially out in the Cashmore district on roads that have healthy stands of native vegetation. They love thick understory habitat, infact they rely heavily on it. The connectivity provided by tree corridors increases access to low vegetation for these birds which is critical for this species as they love to nest in low vegetation.
Unfortunately, cats and foxes continue to be a huge problem for Australian Wildlife. Locking up your cat at night helps to keep these birds and their young safe! If you have never attended a tree planting day and would like to be involved, please register and help us get this project done! No experience is required.
Register your interest by emailing facilitato@sealliance.org.au
Photo credits: Raz Brewer and Jeff Blackman
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