The hard working Port Macquarie Landcare volunteers who have been restoring Blair Reserve were rewarded with a thank you barbecue on April 15.
The Blair Reserve team is gradually restoring this valuable piece of bushland by replacing invasive pest (introduced) plants with indigenous native species.
This includes planting in and along two creek-lines, actually in the creek bed with water loving grasses and sedges, and in the adjacent riparian zone.
These plants will be beneficial in preventing erosion and in providing excellent habitat for local wildlife.
Blair Reserve forms a critical link in the system of vegetated corridors that link many parts of the Port Macquarie urban area, thus allowing enhanced movement of native wildlife from one area to another.
Members of the public are invited to enjoy the walk through the Reserve (accessed from Hart, Hassall, Pettit or Blair Streets – and particularly to join the happy team of volunteers every Tuesday morning.
During your walk if you see any of our volunteers stop and say hello, they will appreciate the opportunity to talk to you about the work they undertake.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Estelle Gough on 0432 141 605 for more information.
