Weeds are being removed, seeds collected and bushland revegetated as part of the revitalisation of more than 100 acres of Noorumba Reserve at Rosemeadow.
The work, which is part of a biodiversity stewardship agreement, also includes erosion control measures, removal of rubbish, assessing feral animal control measures and installing fencing and gates at the site.
The agreement will see Campbelltown Council manage the site in perpetuity with funding each year for works from the Biodiversity Conservation Trust.
“These works are significant and will ensure a variety of fauna and flora are protected and enhanced,” says mayor George Brticevic.
“Noorumba Reserve is an important movement corridor for our precious koalas and many other animals as well as being a home to important vegetation such as the critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland and Shale Sandstone Transition Forest.
“Campbelltown’s bushland is one of the great things that makes it unique and through careful environmental management including weed management, revegetation and seed collection, we will be able to ensure this reserve is thriving for many years to come,” he said.
Nearby residents will still be able to enjoy Noorumba Reserve’s existing trails for bushwalking.
Residents are reminded to keep their dogs on a leash when walking through or near bushland to ensure the protection of animals such as koalas.
In other Campbelltown news, local children can now submit their creative artwork or short story in the annual threatened species art and writing competition.
The competition celebrates National Threatened Species Day on September 7 and is open to children aged five to 12 from the Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly areas.
Artworks and creative writing pieces must feature a local endangered, rare or vulnerable plant or animal.
Macarthur region is home to a spectacular variety of amazing native plants and animals and the competition encourages students to learn about them.
Winning entries will be posted on council’s social media pages in September and will contribute towards a threatened species storybook available through council libraries or to download from the website.
Entries close on August 27.
Teachers and parents can also access a resource kit to help them deliver the competition in classrooms.
Details on council websites.
This is Naroomba reserve on the Western edge. Illegal dumping on private property for many years https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/9ad8d1187b04694f38f908d718842b6aaa98d27e2223fd7ea1ea070c581a7624.jpg council fully aware of it, compliance visited site & nothing done.