Wollombi Valley Landcare in Wollombi, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Wollombi Valley Landcare

Locality: Wollombi, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4998 8660

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25.01.2022 Hi, it's Turtle Tuesday. Turtles are on the move, and laying eggs. If you spot one crossing the road please move to the side it is facing. Turtles get run over. Shells can be mended. Please call Hunter Wildlife Rescue 0418628483.

21.01.2022 Interesting research.

20.01.2022 Breeding Habits of the Bare-nosed Wombat Although the wombat may breed at any time of the year, mating most often occurs during winter. Sexual maturity is reach...ed between 2 3 years of age. The female has 2 teats in her pouch, yet despite this, 30 days after mating only one young is born. At this stage the joey is the size of a jelly bean and it crawls from the birth canal into the pouch. The joey remains in the pouch for 6 months, after which it stays with the mother until it is 18 months old. From the time the joey leaves the pouch, it begins to substitute increasing amounts of plant material for milk until, when about 15 months old, it stops suckling altogether. Wombats in the wild can live 10 15 years or more depending on favorable conditions in the wild. Due to the long period of time the joey is dependent on the mother, it is likely that females only rear one young every two years.

18.01.2022 When next you pop into the Wollombi General Store for a delicious coffee check out the latest range of quirky critters for sale. Buy a critter knitted and donated by mum Anne of local Anna Yerbury and support the Wollombi Valley Landcare Group mange treatment program. Wollombi General Store / Harp of Erin Gallery Cafe & Theatre

16.01.2022 What a lovely way to spend a Tuesday morning thanks to Laguna PS down at the Village Green. . Planting a host of Dianellas, Forest Red Gum, Cabbage Gum and Hickory Wattle as part of our regen. A huge thanks to Laguna PS, Mr Howe, Chris, Chris, Louise, Stefanie and Daniela. We will be planting again next month down at the village green. If you would like to help out. Simply DM us.

15.01.2022 SUMMER IS HERE AGAIN If you live in areas that have been affected by bush fires and drought and in fact if you live in most country areas, you will be starting... to see the effects of Australia’s hot summer conditions which are likely to continue for months ahead. Many of the fire affected areas no longer provide shade and water will be scarce. YOU CAN HELP our wildlife by setting up water containers in appropriate spots, out of the sun if possible. Water containers can be set a few inches into the ground to stabilize. Make sure you place a rock or stick in the container so small creatures can escape if needed.

15.01.2022 As our Wollombi Market Day event has been cancelled for the long weekend. We will be holding a plant sale with the much-loved Jonathan and Olga of Sustainable Natives. The three day Plant Sale will be held on Saturday 3rd until Monday 5th October outside Wollombi Real Estate and the Tav. Want to pre-order something special contact them via their website http://sustainablenatives.com.au/... A couple of more vendors will also be there and we will advise shortly. If you would love to help out on the day just email [email protected] Thank you

14.01.2022 Sadly it’s definitely in our valley. Please ensure you remove it in a safe manner as

14.01.2022 November’s woodland bird of the month is the White-browed Babbler. Our woodland birds are in decline. Birds are a sign of healthy landscapes. Help the White-bro...wed Babbler by planting understorey and shrub layers on your property and reduce pesticide use. Babblers are nature’s own bug controllers! Learn more about this declining woodland bird, go to: http://www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/white-browed-babbler #woodlandbirds #nlp #landcare #savingourspecies

12.01.2022 Contact us if you have a mangy wombat on your property. We can help.

12.01.2022 This is a great article about the Regent Honeyeaters and other local woodland birds and it is all based in our own backyard.

12.01.2022 HOW DO I KNOW A WOMBAT HAS MANGE? Mange usually presents with crusty scabs around the wombat’s shoulders, sides, and legs and often around the eyes and ears. Th...ese wombats are frequently seen grazing in daylight hours and often appear to be blind and deaf. Sight and hearing are one of the first things to return as the wombat recovers. Hair is usually still seen down the middle of the wombats back and rump and is often referred to as a ‘mohawk appearance’. This is the healthiest area and where the medication is applied. HOW DO I TREAT MANGE? If the wombat is approachable it is best to use a pole and scoop device this way the wombat will receive the desired dose and there is no stress for both the wombat and the volunteer. If the wombat is not approachable a burrow flap can be set up at the entrance to the wombat’s burrow. WHAT ELSE LOOKS LIKE MANGE? Sometimes wombat attack wounds can be mistaken for mange infestation. There is a noticeable difference though and is confirmed by where the scabs or fur loss is seen. The back and rump of a wombat with mange is usually still covered in fur. Whereas this is the area territorial attack wounds are seen. Wombats dart down their burrow and the rump is used to defend themselves and often gets a battering. Unfortunately, sometimes a wombat can be suffering from both mange and attack wounds. It is always best to get a confirmed diagnosis before treatment starts. For more information on how to treat a wombat with mange checkout our website www.wombatprotection.org.au/mange-disease

10.01.2022 THIS LONG WEEKEND.... WE NEED YOUR INPUT NO MINE IN WOLLOMBI Wollombi Valley Progress aims to send a clear statement from our Community to the N.S.W. Go...vernment in relation to the proposed "WOLLOMBI" Coal Exploration Licence 0263. Please take part in our first community consultation process organised for the duration of the October Long weekend. WHERE Visit the corner block next to Wollombi Real Estate (opposite Wollombi Tavern) to give your feedback. WHEN Saturday, Sunday, Monday, October Long Weekend 10am- 2.00pm. WHAT Donate 1-2 minutes of your time to complete a Community Feedback Form. You will have the opportunity to give your response to the proposal for a coal mine in the Wollombi Valley. WVPA have invited "SUSTAINABLE NATIVES" (a local favourite) along to make your visit pleasurable and to assist in our beautiful Valley's regeneration since the drought and fires of 2019. If you would like to help out on the NO MINE IN WOLLOMBI please email ~ [email protected]. You may wish to consider planting a Koala friendly tree or two! Simone Smith President, Wollombi Valley Progress Association Special thanks to Sustainable Natives

10.01.2022 TREATING MANGE SUCCESSFULLY Treating mange comes with many challenges. Unfortunately, there is not a one treatment regime that will fit every situation as every... wombat will present with differing stages of mange. Also, consideration of the degree of dehydration and malnutrition the wombat is presenting with, along with the availability of food, weather conditions and the list goes on. All of these factors point to the need of a quick recovery and this can be done using an appropriate dose of Cydectin/moxidectin applied 5 7 days apart which makes sure the medication remains in the therapeutic level within the wombats body and so enabling the mange mites to be eradicated. A wombat with severe mange is likely to need more treatments than a wombat with mild mange and so on. With the more appropriate dose wombats with severe mange can recover in 4 6 weeks. This shorter treatment time is far more achievable than trying to treat over a period of months where the wombat is likely to disappear. The photos show a wombat treated with Moxidectin over a 5-week period showing a full recovery.

10.01.2022 African olive is an environmental weed that invades forests and woodlands. It forms dense canopies and out competes native plants. It is a branched tree up to 1...0 m tall. The leaves are glossy, dark grey-green above and paler below. The clusters of tubular creamy white flowers are present in spring and summer. For more information: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/AfricanOlive or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app Central Tablelands Local Land Services North West Local Land Services Hunter Local Land Services Greater Sydney Local Land Services See more

07.01.2022 Goodbye winter and hello spring! When wombats (like the lovely Rocky here) walk in snow, they conserve energy by placing their back legs into the paw prints ...made by their front legs. Smart AND cute - we expected nothing less. : Charles Davis Photography #WombatWednesday

06.01.2022 more this season? Our beetle researcher, Dr Adam Slipinski, believes this increase may be due to the recent rains. As a result, they may have been feasting on aphids. There are around 40 thousand described beetle species in Australia and many more that don’t yet have scientific names.... : Richard Wild

05.01.2022 They are more than just firewood...rod

04.01.2022 Get involved New members are always welcome! If you are interested in learning more about how to support local wildlife and lands or want to get your hands dirty helping others, please come and join us at Landcare. ... Membership is only $15 per year. Attendance at meetings is encouraged but not compulsory. Between meetings, we will keep you up-to-date via our newsletters and Facebook page. Sign up here.. https://www.wollombilandcare.org.au/get-involved

04.01.2022 Grevillea Bon Accord, a beautiful vibrant grevillea growing in the Hunter Regional Botanic Gardens #australiannativeplants #aussieplants #beautifulnati...ves #gardenlovers #gardeningwithnatives #saveourflora #grownatives #australianflora #habitatgarden #birdattracting #plantlover #gardening #sustainableplants #sustainablenativeplants #nativeflowers @apsnsw #Grevillea #bonaccord See more

02.01.2022 Frog calls are iconic sounds of summer in Australia. There are more than 240 species native to Australia, almost all of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Listen to some of their wonderful sounds