July 2023

Work on primary and secondary management of Privet continued in ecological restoration area #1.

Replacement of Privet by planting of indigenous plants ER area #1 west. Limited natural regeneration Photo: P Ardill July 2023
Replacement of Privet by planting of indigenous plants ER area #1 west. Limited natural regeneration Photo: P Ardill July 2023

Very pleasing to spot an Australian White Ibis in the wetland immediately north of the BMX track. Much restoration effort has been expended in this area over the years! Bandicoots continue to be very active in ER area #1.

Australian White Ibis. Restored ER area #1 Photo: P Ardill July 2023
Australian White Ibis. Restored ER area #1 Photo: P Ardill July 2023

Streamwatch convenor reports that water quality in Lawson Creek tributary ER #4 was good: oxygen levels, phosphorus (low), saltiness (low), chemical balance and turbidity (low).

The Bushcare Group agreed that a natural regeneration audit of Lawson Parklands riparian zone would be undertaken during the September session.