Bushcare

We have started a new group, GBSAN Bushcare, which meets monthly to remove invasive weeds from bush areas around the Granite Belt.

Times to meet:

Monthly for half a day. Starting on Wednesdays. We'll adjust the times seasonally.

Education and Info for group members:

Most people have experience. However, Weed Spotters Network Qld have an online learning course about weed management for early detection and prevention - we're urging all members to take a look.

How will we prioritise what and where to work?

We will liaise with the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium, National Parks and SDRC to find locations that most need help. We’ll focus on bushland restoration, protecting endangered species, waterways and/or emerging invasive weeds e.g. Formosa Lilly. Private and public land, nature refuges, GBSAN membership landholders.

Equipment

We're currently applying for an RSL community Grant for equipment including safety equipment. In the meantime, members will share their own equipment.

Insurances:

All members of GBSAN are covered by our volunteer insurance on both private and public land. Members of GBSAN Bushcare are urged to become GBSAN members.

Landholder Responsibilities:

Providing plants/seeds for replacement plantings as needed and depending on the job - weed disposal.

Weed Disposal:

Leave the weeds on the ground as mulch whenever appropriate. Removal of seeds/roots.

Please reply to Geraldine Hollingsworth at the email below if you would like to join the group or have ideas of priority areas: community@gbsan.org.au