In about 2016, with the endangered Phyllanthus now being smothered by Cat’s Claw once again, the Environment Department’s Saving our Species team became involved, providing funding to clear weeds from the immediate surrounds of the 4 known sub-populations at the site. This saw the Clarence environment Centre involved once again with its professional bush regeneration team contracted to carry out the work.
On Monday 6th May a delegation of concerned citizens walked into an active logging site within the promised Great Koala National Park to bear witness to the wanton destruction of significantly important tall eucalypt forest and wildlife habitat that is currently being undertaken by the NSW Forestry Corporation.
Bob Brown, first leader of the Greens Party, commented that parents should take their children for bush walks, where communing with nature would have a calming effect on the kids. After a beautiful day in the bush, I am in full agreement with Bob Brown - we should all spend more time communing with nature. It is essential for our physical and mental wellbeing.
This September, we’re trying to get as many people as possible across the east coast of Australia to head down to their local creek or river, find a quiet place on the bank, try to spot a platypus and record what they see, or don’t see!