Rooting out all problems, including alien invasive plants in Sea Park
Volunteers transform area around Sea Park hall.
Work is currently underway around the Alfred Evans Community Hall in Sea Park.
Members of Bendigo Conservancy (BC), Bendigo Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association, The Green Net and Ray Nkonyeni Municipality have been cutting back vegetation and removing alien invasive plants (AIPs) around the hall.
So far, nine bags of waste, four bags of recycling, and two bags of glass bottles have been collected.
Clive Collier, deputy chairperson of the BC, who has been actively involved in the clearing of the bush, said RNM law enforcement also ensured illegal dumping was cleared by a tenant of a neighbouring property.
Joan Gallagher, chairperson of BC, said removing the roots of AIPs like bugweed (Solanum mauritianum) and lantana (Lantana camara) is hard work but the proper way to eradicate them,” he said.
“Our volunteers are doing a fantastic job, and this effort will create much-needed parking space for the community. The removal of AIPs from the dense and overgrown bush around the hall will allow the natural biodiversity to return to the area. Support from the community is welcomed,” she said.
Much has been achieved by the dedicated volunteers, who plan to refurbish and renovate the hall once the surrounding area is cleared.
Afterwards, the team will move on to restore the overgrown ‘The Village Green’, a once beautiful park area adjacent to the hall.
The community is encouraged to support the projects through sponsorships, cash donations, or contributions of cool drinks and meals.
If you would like to get involved contact Joan on 083 2667953.
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