A suburban oasis known as Noorumba Reserve is home to almost 40 significant plant species as well as Aboriginal artefacts.
It has one of the largest areas of Cumberland Plain Woodland under public ownership in south west Sydney, and provides habitat for a wide range of native wildlife.
Noorumba Reserve (named after the Aboriginal word for hunting ground) is on the western side of Appin Road, and many Indigenous artefacts have been unearthed on the site – evidence it was historically frequented by local Aboriginal people.
The site contains 39 plant species of regional significance, and forms a vital wildlife corridor, connecting the Georges and Nepean Rivers.
Now Campbelltown City Council wants to make sure that this important natural asset is protected as much as possible long into the future.
Council has announced that it is developing a new plan of management for Noorumba Reserve, which is located in the suburb of Rosemeadow.
As is the way of these things, council is inviting community input to help guide the plan.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, said council was committed to preserving the site, and encouraged the community to share their thoughts on how the reserve should be managed.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Noorumba Reserve truly is a unique suburban oasis, with its established walking tracks, through woodlands and clearings, and past the large, tranquil creek system,” he said.[/social_quote]
“It is vitally important that council protects both the cultural and ecological values of the site, while also providing appropriate recreational opportunities for the benefit of the wider community.
“This is what the plan of management will aim to do, and I urge anyone who wants to contribute their ideas on how it should be managed, and what they would like to see at the site, to take this opportunity to have their say on its future.”
Residents can learn more about Noorumba Reserve and how they can help shape its future use, at a free barbecue and information day from 10.30am to midday on Saturday, April 1, at Gabun Gujaaja Reserve, corner of Lysander Avenue and Archibald Crescent, Rosemeadow.
Visit the website link here to register your interest in sharing your thoughts and to take part in a short survey, or call council’s environment team on 4645 4601.
Our much needed Sydney bio diversity is being sold off
There are no guarantees anymore
Given the soaring temperatures in the west, a plan to cool western sydney with more trees was needed 10 years ago
Instead we are seeing areas like St Helens park which is green space and koala habitat, at risk of development
Irresponsible planning, putting both people and threatened species at risk