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Wednesday July 30th after 55mm or rain overnight, the Piesse Brook broke its banks, created new flood ways and was generally rather spectacular. Linda Stanley and Bridget Hogarth went to the National Park to inspect last Sunday’s plantings of dieback resistant Jarrah seedlings to make sure the seedlings had not been washed away overnight. All was well, the seedlings survived the deluge.
Present – Linda Stanley, Bridget Hogarth, Paddy Hogarth, Jane Hogarth, Gerry Brown, Thea Brown, Lynda Tomlinson, Craig Chaudrey.
Transport of people and equipment to our work area is now a challenge due to the distance into the park. Craig Chaudrey offered to assist us this month and bring his rodeo which is capable of transporting 5 people. The Hogarths brought their tractor with trailer as well as three quad bikes, one with a trailer to enable us to transport people, chemicals, equipment and knapsacks the 4 kilometres into the park.
An intensive effort tackling Cape Tulip achieved approximately 10 acres of area treated with Glean in the area underneath and beyond the pylons through to the bridge leading up the hill towards Gooseberry Hill. The areas treated in June are showing signs of the Cape Tulip dying off, while the areas treated last year where Cape Tulip had been growing thickly and vigorously, are almost completely clear of the weed this year. So it does appear that we can get on top of this virulent nuisance provided we get it at the right time of year and make focused, intensive control of it at that time a priority.
The River Guardians Program was launched on Sunday, June 22 2008. River Guardians keep the rivers healthy.
The Friends of Piesse Brook have been nominated along with other friends groups and individuals as Honorary River Guardians “in recognition of their excellent work to protect the Swan and Canning rivers”.
Membership gives new opportunities to connect with other friends of the Swan and Canning rivers from Fremantle to Guildford, Muchea and to Armadale, and also to help protect and restore the rivers and their foreshores.
Members share ideas and knowledge, take part in river events, enjoy new networks and receive training to better understand the rivers and their cultural heritage, and how everyone can help to look after them. Free events, networking, volunteering and training opportunities are provided. Members can be involved as little or as much as they would like.
Visit www.riverguardians.com to find out more.
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