Folks, particularly those in Sydney, Canberra etc.
The first of the 2001 Regent Honeyeater tree planting weekends will be held 5-6
May. This on-going project is restoring important breeding habitat for the
Regent Honeyeater in the Capertee Valley in central NSW (2.5 - 3 hours from
Sydney). So far over 20 000 trees and shrubs have been planted and another 7
000 will be planted on two sites in May.
I already have some 150 people registered for this weekend and more are
welcome. Accommodation ranges from camping at the famous Glen Davis camping
ground or on a local properties to staying in one of the cottages we have
booked in the valley. Accommodation costs are $20 a night for a bed or $5 a
night for the camping option. We ask people to be self catering although a
dinner, catered for by the local school P&C, has been organised for Saturday
night at a cost of $15.
As those who have been on one of these planting weekends will attest, these
weekends are a great experience being a social event as well as one delivering
real conservation outcomes. There's also the real chance of seeing a Regent
Honeyeater. All 115 people that come along to the August 2000 planting managed
to see the bird, with most also seeing an active nest.
A registration form is available from me.
Hope to see you in May
Cheers
David Geering
Regent Honeyeater Recovery Coordinator
NSW NPWS
P.O. Box 2111
Dubbo NSW 2830
Ph. Freecall 1800 621 056 or 02 6883 5335
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