Introduction to Bushcare

A workshop giving "An Introduction to Bushcare" will be held by Gosford Council on Saturday, July 16, in Woy Woy.

The workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of what bush regeneration is.

Particpants will gain an understanding of Gosford Council's Bushcare program, the causes of bushland degradation, the golden rules of bush regeneration, site safety, herbicides, state and local government policies relating to the program and the roles and responsibilities of council and volunteers.

Morning tea will be provided.

The free event will be held at the Woy Woy library, Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

To book a position contact council's bushcare officers on 4325 8169 or 4325 8195.

Bushcare groups work on the Peninsula at Melaleuca Wetlands, Burrawang Reserve and Blackwall Mountain in Woy Woy, on the Umina and Ocean Beach dunes, Umina Campus and Ettymalong Creek in Umina, as well as on the beach and at the arboretum at Pearl Beach and at Patonga.

Anyone who would like to join a Peninsula bushcare group may phone 4341 9301 for more information.

Press releases, July 8 Robyn Urquhart, Shirley Hotchkiss