Landcare SJ in Mundijong, Western Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Landcare SJ

Locality: Mundijong, Western Australia

Phone: +95 2 60 012

Address: 12 Paterson Street 6123 Mundijong, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.landcaresj.com.au

Likes: 1648

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community organisation
• Public & government service
• Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

25.01.2022 THE SHOW MUST GO ON! With certain Covid restrictions eased and others in place - The Cry of the Forests outdoor presentation is still happening next Friday night, 12th February. Please note - ticket sales are now restricted in number, patrons will be required to social distance and wear a mask as per WA Government guidelines. DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY.... Gates open 6.30pm Screening 7.30pm Adult $10/Family $20 Pesented by Landcare SJ Save Our Jarrah Fremantle Freelance WA Forest Alliance Conservation Council of Western Australia The Wilderness Society WA

24.01.2022 A great day learning about hollow monitoring and Binjareb Culture with BirdLife Western Australia, Murray Districts Aboriginal Association and Shire of Murray

23.01.2022 COMMUNITY UPDATE Works that are part of the the Restoration of Gooralong Brook, Jarrahdale project, funded through the State Natural Resource Management Program’s 2020 Stewardship Grants, are set to start this week. Some walking trails accessibility along sections Gooralong Brook will be impacted during this time. Please be mindful of all signage that you may see along these trails. Woody weeds including those of National Significance will be removed and replaced with species native to the valleys of the Jarrah Forest. Once completed, the project will connect environmental restoration upstream and downstream. Creating 1.2km rehabilitated site, encompassing the whole Jarrahdale Heritage Park, owned by The National Trust of Western Australia.

22.01.2022 MAGPIE PARALYSIS RESULTS Since 2018 wildlife rehabilitators in WA have received many reports of magpies and Australian ravens showing signs of paralysis, often ...leading to death. Botulism has been diagnosed in some of the affected birds. Given birds can be responsive to supportive care, and the admissions peak during summer/autumn, it is possible that botulism may be the cause of the paralysis. Botulism is normally associated with waterbirds, but could occur in carnivorous birds like magpies if they ingest the toxin by eating maggots which have been feeding on infected carcases. The good news is that botulism can be treated in the early stages, so these magpies and ravens have a chance of survival if they receive early supportive care. More work is needed to better understand this condition, and wildlife centres and the public have an important role to play in monitoring and future research. If you see a bird that appears to have paralysis, weakness and the inability to lift its head or fly, it may be suffering from botulism. You should immediately call our Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055 for further advice and to be put in contact with a registered wildlife rehabilitator or vet. This work has been a collaboration with Murdoch University, DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife Service and Perth Zoo, and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD. Thanks to the rehabilitation centres which participated in the study- Darling Range Wildlife Shelter WA, Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Native Animal Rescue and Native ARC Inc. Native Arc

22.01.2022 Definitely worth a watch!

21.01.2022 The last of the 2020 Landcare Drop-in Sessions - Pinjarra is fast approaching and will be held on Monday the 30th of November at The Court House between 10:00am - 2:30pm. Landcare SJ will be able to aid residents with: - Equine Landcare - Pasture management... - General Landcare and Bushcare This initiative is brought to you through the partnership of the Shire of Murray and Landcare SJ.

20.01.2022 Eight hundred volunteers supported Landcare SJ projects and initiatives in 2020-21, a total contribution of 4386 volunteer hours, valued at over $130,000. Community environmental restoration depends on this type of support, and builds resilience and capacity in our communities. Landcare SJ acknowledge and thank our volunteers for their efforts. Voluntary worker insurance premiums for 2021-22 have been funded by the Peel-Harvey Catchment Council through funding from the Gove...rnment of Western Australia's State Natural Resource Management Program Core Business Support Package for NRM and Landcare. This support is also much appreciated. Landcare SJ - by the community, for the community. #statenrm_phcc_supportinglandcare

19.01.2022 Eucalypts are a species that dominates much of the Australian landscape. With close to 900 different species distributed across the country, collectively they provide habitat to thousands of different species. As well as playing an integral role in our environment, Eucalypts can make an impressive statement tree in a garden. However, whether it’s a mature Eucalyptus macrocarpa or a Corymbia calophylla, it can be difficult to grow other species of plants around them. This is m...ainly due to their often large, dense canopy blocking out the sunlight, which can affect a plants ability to photosynthesise and a large root system that has evolved ways to best optimise any nutrients and water that can be sourced. To a lesser degree, leaf litter and the oils that are released from the litter can also have an impact. However, this can often be overcome by selecting the right species. There are many species that could be planted under Eucalypts, however, Australian native species will always be the wisest option. When selecting your plants, bear in mind that the plants will need to cope with dry, limited nutrients and shade. To avoid more ‘feeder roots’ from being produced by the Eucalypt, which will only amplify the root competition, ensure that minimum soil disturbance is undertaken. So try to avoid larger plant specimens and select smaller options such as understory species in tube stock. After planting, it’s recommended to mulch the planting area well. This’ll help with water retention and improve the humus layer. Plants under a Eucalypts canopy can take longer to become established compared to ones planted in an area with less competition, thus requiring watering for a longer period of time. If you’d like to find some possible understory species for your garden, please click the link below to read a digital version of 'Keeping it Local' which was funded by the State Natural Resource Management Program WA.

19.01.2022 Did you know the PHBG can fully subsidise a landholders application for a Restricted Chemical Permit (RCP)? Were you aware that the Coolup LCDC can also cover t...he costs of 1080 products for local landholders? So controlling foxes, apart from your time, could be completely free. Predation rates by declared feral animals can be as high as 40%. Landholders with property over 25 acres can apply to use restricted chemical products like 1080 to help in the control of declared pests. The PHBG can support landholders through the application process, online training component and the creation of a baiting plan. Don't wait until your lambs are on the ground as the process can take several weeks. Coordinated control activities deliver more bang for your buck, coordinate your activities with adjoining neighbours to improve results. Don't have lambs but have seen foxes or feral pigs on your property? Assist your local livestock owners, and our native animals, by taking part in feral animal control. Email [email protected] or call 0474 242 223 for more information.

19.01.2022 great effort by our local community champions

17.01.2022 Congratulations Athol, a true community champion for the environment!

15.01.2022 Did you spot these two along the sides of Wright and Lowlands Road today? Reece and Sue were busy pulling out more than 300 Narrow-leaf Cotton Bush plants that were gearing up to bust open their fruit and disperse their thousands of seeds. Narrow-leaf Cotton Bush is a declared pest species throughout Serpentine Jarrahdale. It can be highly invasive. If you see a Cotton Bush on your property or verge, please pull it out. Together, we can can control this invasive species.

15.01.2022 ‘Who We Are’ Landcare SJ Inc is a not for profit community based organisation that coordinates landcare, bushcare and catchment care in the districts of Serpentine Jarrahdale and North Murray. In partnership with other groups and landholders in the community, we develop and enact programs to achieve:... A reversal in land degradation; Promotion of best land management; Conservation and restoration of habitat for native flora and fauna. Improvement of water quality in river systems, drains and wetlands. Landcare SJ is also the original manufacturer of the ‘Cockatube’. An artificial nesting hollow which is used across Australia to aid in the rebuilding of several Black Cockatoo species populations. We also provide opportunities, resources and support for landholders and community groups to improve their skills and knowledge in the management of natural resources. Landcare staff welcome visitors to the Landcare Centre in the old school building in Mundijong. Contact Us Phone: (08) 9526 0012 Email: [email protected] If you’d like to hear more from us, please follow the links below to our other media platforms. ‘Landcare SJ’ Instagram: https://instagram.com/landcare_sj ‘Landcare SJ’ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/LandcareSJ ‘Landcare SJ’ Website: http://landcaresj.com.au/landcare-sj/ ‘Saving Black Cockatoos’ Website: http://blackcockatoos.org.au/

15.01.2022 Please ensure you use appropriate PPE.

14.01.2022 Landcare SJ are proud to support the SJ WIRE Check out the latest edition OUT NOW

14.01.2022 It’s too late to control foxes after your chickens or lambs have been taken! Make the most of a free, quick and easy opportunity on Friday 20 November 1-3pm to get tips and tricks from fox control experts Andy and Linda Lockey on a property in Serpentine. Now is the perfect time for trapping because there are young foxes in the den. Register anytime up until the day before the event to [email protected] or 0407526989 For more information please click the link below ... https://fb.me/e/1GmclF5kK See more

14.01.2022 Do you have a fox problem? Then it’s not too late to register for the free fox control demonstration on Friday 20 November 1-3pm on a property in Serpentine. You'll discover that there is more to fox control than meets the eye, including cost-effective and innovative ways of monitoring their movements with cameras on your property. Take-home resources, practical info and arvo tea provided! ... Please register via [email protected]

13.01.2022 WANTED - VOLUNTEERS for OUR PARK Restoration of Gooralong Brook, Jarrahdale In 2013 the Jarrahdale Heritage Society (Jarrahdale Heritage) with a group of volunt...eers made a start to clear away the invasive weeds including blackberry, arum lily and particularly an Eastern State’s wattle, acacia decurrens (black wattle), which was choking the brook and views of the valley. With funding from the State Natural Resource Management, National Trust WA, Landcare SJ carried out weed eradication and revegetation along the brook to the Mill Manager’s House. At the eastern end, adjacent to Millars Road a local group had already cleared rubbish and revegetated the area known as Turtle Creek. Now the next stage of the restoration project will extend these activities to the Old Mill. Landcare SJ will oversee the project which will include the mechanical removal of the black wattle and lantana. There will be ongoing weed control using a contractor but there is a need for manual removal of fallen wattle and weeds. Over the next few weeks, you will see action. It may look unsightly for a while but Jarrahdale will be rewarded with views of the creek, paths, running water, open areas and shady trees. The Jarrahdale Heritage Society is looking for volunteers to be part of this exciting project. Tasks will include removing dead trees and weeds into heaps, heavy weeding and eventually revegetation. There may be firewood available. Volunteers will need to become National Trust Western Australia Volunteers. There is no cost. If you are interested please contact us through the Heritage Society [email protected]

13.01.2022 WIN! WIN! WIN! PHCC is pleased to sponsor this year’s SJ Food and Farm Fest being held on May 1 and we are giving away 2 free tickets! For your chance to win, ...share a picture of your veggie patch or homegrown food in the comments below. Competition closes 5pm on April 28 and the winner will be notified via Facebook messenger. This years Food and Farm Fest celebrates the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables. For more information visit: https://www.sjfoodandfarmalliance.com.au/ This project is supported by PHCC through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program

12.01.2022 Exciting News 2021 Biodiversity Conference - Resilient Landscapes Call for Papers https://biodiversity2021.com/... The Organising Committee of the Biodiversity Conference 2021: Resilient Landscapes invites proposals for papers and posters for the upcoming conference in Perth, Western Australia, 15 17 September 2021. Biodiversity hotspots worldwide are being significantly impacted by numerous threatening processes including land clearing, resource development, urbanisation, changes to ecological processes such as fire regimes and hydrological cycles, and climate change. These factors erode the natural resilience of landscapes and have profound impacts on the integrity of ecosystems and persistence of species. Western Australia has eight of Australia’s 15 national biodiversity hotspots and the south west of the State harbours one of the two Australia international biodiversity hotspots. We strongly encourage you to submit a paper / poster to this conference under the themes: Indigenous Stewardship Our Biodiversity Assets Trends and Conditions Threats and Their Impact Restoration and Conservation Technology and Innovation This Conference will bring together researchers and practitioners across academia, government, industry and community to share scientific knowledge, biodiversity informatics and best practice in biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management. From the local focus, this event promises the synergistic benefits that come from collective forward thinking. To submit your paper or poster, and for more information, please visit https://biodiversity2021.com/

11.01.2022 What a stunning photo! Landcare SJ's Birds in Paradise presentation features Ron Johnstone discussing his 50 years experience in ornithology (the study of birds) at the WA Museum - do you have a ticket to this free event yet? Saturday February 20, 2:00-5:00 pm, Byford Hall. Learn all about the history of the WA Museum collections, their use and current projects, including the forthcoming WA bird guide, the Museums Cocky Care project and their work in Indonesia. Birdlife WA will also present on Black Cockatoos and let you know how you can be involved in the Great Cocky Count. Tickets available: http://bit.ly/BirdsinParadise

11.01.2022 Death or injury by vehicle strike is a very real threat to our iconic Black Cockatoos. Black Cockatoos come to the ground on the side of roads to feed on seeds ...and drink from puddles after rain. As they are a large bird with big wings they need lots of space and time to take off, putting them in the path of vehicles. We ask motorists to safely slow down when you see Black Cockatoos on or near the road, to reduce the likelihood of vehicle strike, by allowing the birds time to fly out of the way. Signs are being placed on roadsides within the Shire of Boddington at Black Cockatoo feeding and drinking hotspots by Friends of the Reserves - Boddington (Inc.) volunteers, to remind motorists to slow down. There have been several recent Black Cockatoos deaths by vehicle strike in the area. All three species of Black Cockatoo (Forest Red-Tailed, Baudin's and Carnaby's) are threatened so any death is a blow to the survival prospects of the species. If you come across an injured bird please phone Kaarakin on 9390 2288, Wildcare on 9474 9055 to locate your nearest wildlife rehabilitator, or alternatively take it to the nearest vet if safe to do so. Cover the bird with a towel or something similar and place in a ventilated box if possible. Remember your safety on the road is priority. Our Black Cockatoo project is supported through funding from the Australian Government's Environmental Restoration Fund. Picture: Friends of the Reserves - Boddington (Inc.) members Ros Thomson and Robin Andersson with the new signs sponsored by PHCC.

09.01.2022 The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are calling on nominations for inclusion on a local heritage survey. Do you know of 1. Archaeological remains; 2. Buildings, structures, other built forms, and their surrounds; 3. Equipment, furniture, fittings and other objects (whether fixed or not that are historically or physically associated or connected with the land; 4. Gardens and man-made parks or sites;... 5. A tree or group of trees (whether planted or naturally occurring) in, or adjacent to, a man-made setting. Then have your say: https://www.yoursaysj.sjshire.wa.gov.au/localheritagesurvey Please note, the inclusion of trees in the Local Heritage Survey must be based on cultural heritage significance, rather than amenity or environmental value. However, trees with significant amenity or environmental value may still be nominated under the significant tree register: https://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au//significant-tree-register.a

08.01.2022 Counting Rainbows: the Aussie Backyard Bird Count results are IN! With 2020 being full of bad news droughts, bushfires, COVID many of us have been looking f...or a rainbow. And together, that’s exactly what we found! Unprecedented numbers of you across Australia took part this year, and overwhelmingly, you found Rainbow Lorikeets more than half a million of them! A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a survey during the 2020 Aussie Backyard Bird Count - together we counted more than 4.6 million birds in 7 days! Overall, the top ten species recorded in Australia in 2020 was largely the same as last year, with Noisy Miners, Magpies, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos and Galahs rounding out the top 5. The Australian White Ibis (the polarising bird also known as the Bin Chicken) finished in tenth spot. While participation rates rose substantially in every state, the number of counters in Victoria, which had the longest and strictest lockdown measures, more than doubled - testament to the solace that our backyard birds can provide during tough times. Across Australia, wherever you counted this year, thank you for being such an important part of the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! By taking part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, you have contributed to BirdLife Australia's understanding of how our local bird populations are faring. Head to the website to download the 2020 infographic - and find out why Rainbow Lorikeets are ruling the roost... https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/2020-results/

03.01.2022 Fifty years of Ornithology at the WA Museum is the the topic of Ron Johnston's presentation at Byford Hall Saturday February 20, 2pm-5pm. The session will also cover information on WA Black Cockatoos and how you can participate in the 2021 Great Cocky Count, with Merryn Pryor from Birdlife WA. Free event, bookings essential. check our facebook events or website for details. The presentation will not be covering Stu Royall's concerns about the naming of bird species - you can follow that thread below.

03.01.2022 A range of property owners from around the Peel-harvey Catchment have attended our fox control event in Serpentine today. Today’s attendees will get the low down on tried and tested Fox control methods. Peel-Harvey Catchment Council, Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group, Alcoa Foundation, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

03.01.2022 Thanks to the Peel-Harvey Catchment Council and State Natural Resource Management Program WA for your ongoing support. Landcare SJ recently received capacity support funding of $7950 to develop and strengthen Landcare SJ's ability to assist the community in achieving on ground environmental outcomes. #statenrm_phcc_supportinglandcare

03.01.2022 LAST CHANCE - ONLY 30 TICKETS LEFT - NO DOOR SALES (Family tickets sold out - individual tickets only $10 each) Cry of the Forests - A Western Australian Story ... Tickets available until sold out: www.tickettailor.com//waforestalliance/476660/r/sb_facebook Gates open 6.30, screening 7.30. Nourish food and coffee van will be on site Bring a picnic, a chair and a jumper. Pesented by Landcare SJ Save Our Jarrah WA Forest Alliance Fremantle Freelance Conservation Council of Western Australia The Wilderness Society WA

02.01.2022 Dont forget to head down to Mundijong Saturday morning between 8 a.m. - 12 noon for the first SJ Farmers Market - fresh quality locally grown produce and artisan products - there is a buzz around town, and its all about the SJ farmers market - Cnr Mundijong Rd and Paterson Street Mundijong at the SJ Community Resource Centre

01.01.2022 Did you know that today is National Eucalypt Day? With over 900 species of Eucalypt native to Australia, there's a species for everyone! However, these species arent just stunning to look at. They serve an important role in our ecosystem. For example, the Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata), a species that dominates much of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and more broadly speaking the Southwest of WA, can provide habit to an astounding 446 invertebrate species! We'd love to know what your favourite species of the Eucalypt is! Let us know in the comments below

01.01.2022 Great news for the Glossy Black Cockatoo on Kangaroo Island