LANDCARE initiatives such as weed control, planting of native species and public education programs have received a boost, thanks to grants from Muswellbrook Shire Council.
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Martindale Creek Catchment Landcare (MCCL) and MOOSH were the recent recipients to enable the completion of projects they have underway.
“Both these groups do great work in our community and we are pleased to be able to provide this support for them to be able to continue the improvements they are making to our environment,” council’s sustainability officer Mick Brady said.
The president of Martindale Creek Catchment Landcare, Pauline Sykes, said MCCL and the wider Martindale community were thrilled to have continuing support from council in the war on green cestrum.
“To gain control over this dreadful weed is a priority for us as the impact is widespread – from encroaching on and taking over agricultural land and bush areas, to the deaths it causes in our cattle and other animals by poisoning,” she explained.
“We want to encourage everyone to learn to recognise it, even people in towns, as plants hiding in back yards can be a sneaky source of the re-infestation of farmland, bushland, river banks and creeks.
“Townspeople also do not realise how dangerous this weed that may be growing in their yard can be.”
MOOSH will use the grant to create a native garden paradise at their headquarters in Skellatar Street, Muswellbrook.
“Staff, families, community members and council will work together to create the gardens, to become more water efficient, encourage native wildlife and educate people about the importance of landcare,” coordinator Sharon Pittman said.
Council hopes these projects will help encourage other people to become involved in landcare organisations.
For more information, contact Mick Brady on 6549 3700 or email sustainability@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
