Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge of the Bairnsdale area Jeremy Tscharke expressed how pleased he was with the turn out, and was amazed by the knowledge and enthusiasm of the guide Jim Reside. The Macleod Morass is an exciting and diverse freshwater environment. Community field trips such as this one help the public to better understand the values that Parks Victoria work to preserve.
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Prep site 27th August
Planting 8th October
(bbq on Planting Day 1230-1315)
Thanks to Coastcare Victoria (for the funding) and Parks Victoria (for the invaluable assistance), FoGL planted a 3000 sqm area alongside Macleod Morass on Saturday 8th October.
Our hard-working members who did attend got the site planted out and Hughy rewarded our hard slog with a follow-up rain the next day.
Thanks Rob and Jeremy (Parks Victoria), Richard Vuat (Wildseed), Cinnamon, Connor and Torin (all from Bairnsdale Scouts), Jim Reside (Wildlife Unlimited) and Trevor, Nancy, Geoff, Wendy, Bill C, Bill B, Margaret, Anne, Gayle, Jenny, David, Maurice (all from FoGL).
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AGM Wednesday 3 August
Guest Speaker
Over the past year FOGL has been involved with other partners in developing a research project to examine the extent of the impact of introduced species on native flora in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park One contributor throughout this process has been Bruce Macpherson, Course Coordinator, Conservation and Land Management East Gippsland Institute of TAFE, Forestech Campus. Bruce has spent a great deal of time working with us on Boole Poole to examine the revegetation process following a controlled DSE burns. He has provided a great deal of support in the development of the methodology and supported our efforts to gain funding for the project. This will be an opportunity to meet with Bruce and learn more of the biodiversity and the challenges to sustainability areas around the Gippsland Lakes.
To be held at: Grand Terminus Hotel cnr. Macleod St & Service St Bairnsdale
Time: 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker
Bruce Macpherson, Course Coordinator, Conservation and Land Management
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE, Forestech Campus
Bruce Macpherson has been working in cooperation with FOGL in the development of the project to explore impacts on native flora on Boole Poole Peninsula.
7.30 p.m. Annual General Meeting
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1. Welcome – to Members and Guests.
2. Apologies
3. Advice of Proxy appointment forms.
4. Minutes of 2010 Annual General Meeting.
5. Reports
6. Election of Committee
7. Other Business (on notice)
For Members and their guests and interested members of the public, Wildlife Unlimited took a guided walk through the forest at Lake Tyers.
What we saw
On a beautiful moonlit night;
Sugar Gliders brawling,
Several Yellow-bellied Gliders,
Several microbats and the Large-footed Myotis (a bat that flys just above the Lake surface and skims the water for insects and small fish).
We heard the Boobook Owl but didn’t see it, but still just hearing the calls of various animals and birds was magical enough.Thanks to Jim Reside of Wildlife Unlimited for his knowledgeable and entertaining guidance.
Travel approximately 9kms east from Lakes Entrance to turnoff on right, refer to map below (green arrows points to Burnt Bridge) –
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To showcase the Metung Bushland Reserve behind the Metung Primary School in Stirling Road.
An extensive upgrade has been undertaken including tree planting, signage, picnic facilities, track formation and establishment of exclusion areas to support regeneration of vegetation.
The project has been implemented through the cooperative efforts of Friends of Metung, Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves and Park Victoria.
There was a walk under the guidance of Bruce McPherson from Forestech and PV rangers provided insight into the project and the potential this Reserve has for Metung’s native flora and fauna.
10.00 Open Day Commences
11.00 Guided Walk around Reserve
12.30 Sausage Sizzle
1.00 Official Opening and Information Session
Directions – Before entering Metung turn right into Stirling Road. The Metung Bushland Reserve is on the LHS behind the Primary School.
Please park near the Primary School on Stirling Rd. or Park Rd. then walk to the top of the hill using the road on the north side of the Reserve. Vehicular use of this road is restricted to official vehicles and disabled access.
You can also find your way to the Reserve via the Metung boardwalk, take the foot-track signposted “Walking Track to Lawrence Court” (Lawrence Crt. > right onto Wood St. > left onto Christmas St.).
A joint Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves (FoGL) and Eagle Point Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group Working Bee will be held on Saturday 6th November from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.
The location of the Working Bee are the four paddocks on the South arm of the Silt Jetties where FOGL members have been involved over recent yeas. The plantings are progressing well and maintenance is now a priority. Checking plants, weeding and removing/replacing tree guards will be the major tasks to be undertaken.
A spade or mattock and a mallet would be useful tools to bring, along with gloves and if required a thermos for a cuppa.
The site is just past the end of the bitumen on Silt Jetties Road and a FOGL sign will be on display. Any time between the designated hours that you have available to contribute would be appreciated.
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If you require any further information contact Trevor Caldwell – mobile 0417261204 or email tcaldwell5@bigpond.com
Went well on a lovely sunny day.
A good turnout of Metung people and some from further afield put in a few hours to plant all the plants and install a park table and signage. Parks Victoria staff Nat and Rob provided their assistance and most of the equipment.
An infestation of agapanthus was also removed.