A very cold morning and an early start saw a good number of us meet at Kurting Silos. We had to wait a little while for Geoff Neville (Department of Sustainability biodiversity Officer) as post flood road closures had impeded his journey to meet us.
The site identified for the work was reasonably accessible. Geoff had perfected a fencing method for this type of environmental work and that was an education to some of us used to more agricultural forms of fencing. Some members were also pleased to learn about and use some of the more modern forms of fencing tools and equipment that made the job a lot easier.
A brief discussion over lunch and some effort to garner more enthusiasm saw us proceed to another nearby area to fence a much smaller site. Just as well, as we had to carry all the equipment some distance through the bush. It was amazing how quickly we completed the second fence, not only because it was considerably shorter than the first, but we had all found our place in the team, and knowing what was required got on with the job.
For those who participated, this activity was a sense of achievement. Taking positive action, to protect vulnerable and threatened flora from the ravages of browsing macropods. We have committed to monitor these sites and ascertain the effectiveness of the fencing . This activity also demonstrated the cooperative works between several agencies – Parks Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Wedderburn Conservation Management Network and the Friends of Kooyoora.
Annette Robertson
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