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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.
Community fox and rabbit baiting season March 2017
Landholders who bait regularly in SJ, Murray, Waroona and Harvey are being encouraged to bait during March 2017. This is an optimum time in terms of bait uptake by target animals; more so when multiple landholders are baiting at the…
Saving Black Cockatoos – local boy leads the way
Local 14 year old schoolboy Sebastian Rapanaro is passionate about supporting endangered Black Cockatoos. Participating in the 2014 Great Cocky Count made him aware of their plight.
Byford Enviro-Link get new watering trailer and tank.
The Byford Enviro-Link, BEL, start the summer with a new trailer and watering tank thanks to a very generous $4,000 donation by a local businessman. The new tank has 1000 L capacity which will ensure that each site can be…
The Brickwood Signs are up!
Landcare SJ and the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale have partnered together through the Community Funding Program to provide signs and doggy poop stations at different entrances to the Brickwood Reserve walk trail. This means walkers and their canines can enjoy…
