AABR events are free and open to all, aiming to promote and encourage infor- mation exchange in ecological restoration management and practices.

AABR events 2015-6

Australian Association of Bush Regenerators

Working with natural processes www.aabr.org.au

Following the Foreshore: A guided walk around Wallis Lake restoration sites on NSW mid-north coast

Friday 24th July 2015

Join local bush regeneration contractor, Melanie Ledgett, on a morning walk around saltmarsh and wetland communities surrounding the peaceful village of Coomba Park, on the western shore of Wallis Lake. Ten years of bush regenera- tion has seen impenetrable lantana and senna infestations restored to healthy wetlands with groves of cabbage tree palms, swamp oaks, carex, baumea, and saltmarsh.

The walk will cover 3 sites actively being worked under contract with Great Lakes Council where ongoing challenges include vine control, landuse and foreshore clearing and water level changes over time.

WHEN: Meet 9.30 am on Friday 24th July 2015

WHERE: Burraneer Road, Rose
Point.

BRING: Gumboots, hat, insect repellent,

water .

ITINERARY: After Rose Point, we will move (via cars) through 2 other sites nearby ending at the Coomba Aquatic Club site for a BBQ lunch

DIRECTIONS: Coomba Park is 20km from the Lakes Way turnoff along Coomba Rd. The turnoff is approx 24km south of Forster and 45km from Bulahdelah.
http://www.coombaconnections.com.au

FURTHER INFORMATION: Ring Melanie 0424 625 238 Bookings: Email secretary@aabr.org.au

Supported by Great Lakes Council

Location Details

Meeting Place Burraneer Road – Lunch - Coomba Aquatic Club