Landcare volunteers compare notes

Landcare volunteers will compare notes on Kahibah Creek and Iluka Lagoon on July 9 as part of the Mountains to the Dunes Landcare Forum.

Landcare volunteers from the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie will compare notes on the latest techniques used to protect the environment.

A number of Landcare sites will be showcased including dunes, lagoons, estuaries, freshwater wetlands, Aboriginal sites and rural Landcare sites.

At the freshwater wetland at Kahibah Creek and Iluka Lagoon, volunteers will explore how Gosford Council and Bushcare volunteers are working with the environment to reduce flooding through bush regeneration.

Other areas around the Central Coast will also be investigated and showcased as part of the process.

The visits are part of the Mountains to the Dunes Landcare Forum being held on July 8 and 9 at Mingara Recreation Club.

The event is sponsored by the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority, Australia Post, Sony, Landcare Australia, Gosford Council, Lake Macquarie Council, Wyong Shire Council and Mingara Recreation Club.

Further information, programs and registration forms are available from WyCare by phone on 4352 1199, email wycare@bigpond.com or visit www.wycare.com.au or contact the bushcare officers at Gosford Council on 4325 8169.

Press release, June 19 Marion Newall, Gosford Council