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ACT Weed Management Strategy List

Under the item 'Documents', in the left-hand-side menu of this page, is the the most recent ACT list of weeds, and the management strategies for each species. All species have undergone scientific risk assessments using the NSW risk management process. The Executive of our Landcare Group is aware of the procedures applied, and is confident that they were robust. Importantly, the inclusion, and categorisation, of these species are equally applicable to both the ACT and our area of NSW.

How old was the 'Bum Tree'?

To many it was a loved local icon, a visual pun half-way along the ‘sand track’ and a natural wonder, to others a graffiti blight or a traffic hazard. To the endangered population of greater gliders in the Seven Mile Beach National Park, it was a home.

Newsletter - Spring 2019

Reports from the President, Environment Manager and Executive Officer, updates from various government departmental groups that YACTAC is a member of.

Smoko with Friends

Smoko with Friends is returning to Red Range and Deepwater this month, with a focus on the care and control of native and invasive animals.

Newsletter - Winter 2019

Reports from the President, Environment Manager and Executive Officer. Member involvement: Dam habitat restoration - Platypus monitoring. Updates - EWAG, DPIE Water, DPIE Environment, weed control and many more.

1200 trees and shrubs planted

About 1200 trees and shrubs were planted over the June 2019 long weekend by volunteers from Bowning-Bookham Landcare Group and the community. Weather was good and we had great food and a bonfire.