At our recent AGM, our President, Judit Roland, presented her report on our Landcare activities. She thanked all the volunteers for their varied contributions to the year's remarkable achievements, and also our contractors, the Rural Fire Brigade, and the Scenic Rim Regional Council.
Highlights of the Year
Ongoing rainforest maintenance work at our sites
National Tree Day planting at Guanaba Park, with over 60 community volunteers planting 500 trees
Richmond Birdwing Vine trellises erected at the remnant rainforest area behind the Tamborine Mountain State School carpark
Landcare Centre well used by the community and educational groups
Two Mega Book Sales, with over $1000 taken each day
Flora surveys undertaken in the TM State School rainforest, with 100 species recorded, and at the 43ha Schamburg property near Cedar Creek Falls (survey results available at our website)
In-kind volunteer hours, estimated at 4000 hours last financial year (equivalent to approx. $120,000), contributed to our local community
Our Plans for the Coming Year
Ongoing regeneration work at our sites and at the TM State School site
Extending our regeneration work to areas not owned by SRRC
New signage for the Landcare Centre, promoting our work and showcasing the Corridors Regeneration Project
New regeneration project at the Lions Park, focusing on privet removal on the boundary
Advice and encouragement to private landholders who wish to undertake conservation and restoration work on their land
Building on the already good relationships forged with other Landcare groups in the region and with SRRC
