September 2026 working bee

Spring is in the air, and the warmer weather has certainly arrived. Our next working bee is coming up this Monday, and we will be moving upstream to Site 4, adjacent to Site 5, where we worked during our last working bee. Our focus will be on controlling priority weeds and pruning the lower limbs of plantings to help reduce the build-up of fuel loads.

In February 2027, we hope to be planting replacement seedlings across Sites 4 and 5 (rainfall permitting). These new plantings will increase the diversity of species within our restoration areas. While the original revegetation efforts focused mainly on canopy species, these additional plantings will strengthen and diversify the shrub layer. With the canopy now more established, it will provide shelter and protection for these new seedlings, improving their chances of long-term success and improving the habitat value of our sites.

The fantastic ranger team from the Bega Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has been working across a range of sites along the Bega River this week. As part of their efforts, they have targeted privet seedlings in and around Sites 4 and 5. This work will make an enormous contribution to our rehabilitation program, allowing us to concentrate our efforts on other priority weeds. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Bega LALC ranger group for their valuable contribution to the restoration of the Bega River.

Have you ever wondered how BRAWL plans its working bees? Our rehabilitation activities are guided by BRAWL’s Maintenance Strategy.