Johns River

10am—Noon, Friday 10 December

All readers are cordially invited to a River Walk hosted by ID Landscape Management on behalf of Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) with informative talks on riverbank erosion, and the control of common weed species such as Camphorlaurel along the banks of our local watercourses such as Stewart’s River. If you'd like to come along for the walk, bring along sturdy shoes, a hat, and enjoy a morning tea with the group, which is meeting at the property of Joe and Gloria Malvicino, 38 Isaac’s Lane, at 10am.

One of the highlights of the morning will be a visit to a riparian restoration site to understand the basic issues and methods involved in the restoration of our river zones, including interesting information on erosion and weed control, given by the CMA’s Alex Statzenko, Catchment Officer. The Senior Weeds Officer for Greater Taree City Council, Wendy Bushell will also be onhand with helpful information for property owners and enthusiasts alike.

Don’t miss the hands-on demonstration in how to effectively control Camphorlaurel, given by bush regenerator Tim Wray.

Feel free to bring along some weed samples from your property for identification, so you become your own expert on weed control. Please RSVP by this Wednesday, the 8th of December to Daintry Gerrand on 6556 5099. This field day is offered as part of the Stewarts River Targeted Rivers Program, which is funded by the Northern Rivers CMA, and delivered by I D Landscape Management Pty. Ltd.