Fingal Head Coastcare Inc.
The aim of the project is to plant approximately 600 trees/shrubs in the coastal dune system to enhance recovery of the coastal woodland environment. The plantings will add to National Tree Day 2024 plantings. Objectives: 1. To restore an area of degraded coastal woodland with local native plant species 2. To involve the local northern rivers community in the restoration of the coastal woodland habitat, thereby enhancing recovery of the habitat 3. To educate community members in the techniques of bush regeneration and the volunteer work of Fingal Head Coastcare Inc. 4. To have a safe and enjoyable day outdoors in the natural environment
DATE & TIME
Sunday, 27 July 2025
9:30am to 10:30am
LOCATION
45 Fingal Road
Fingal Head
NSW 2487
EVENT DETAILS..
Site Organiser
Simon Woodley
RSVP Contact
Simon Woodley
Suitable for Children
Yes
Accessible for Wheelchairs
No
DIRECTIONS
The event will be held in an area of degraded coastal woodland south of Fingal Head. Volunteers will need to walk approximately 500 metres from Fingal Road to the site, through woodland adjacent to Dreamtime Beach. The chosen site is part of remnant coastal woodland that was severely affected by sand-mining in the 1960's. Replanting with non-native species (e.g. Bitou Bush) and neglect has led to serious weed infestations, such as glory lily, lantana and asparagus fern. Fingal Head Coastcare has been gradually clearing the weed infestations and replanting with native plant species. The proposed project site is within crown land managed by Tweed Shire Council and adjacent to land managed by the Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (TBLALC). A map showing parking areas and access track will be posted closer to the day. The access tracks will be clearly marked. We are grateful for the sponsorship of Bupa and Landcare Australia for this community tree planting event.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Wear sensible clothing (long sleeved shirts, closed toe shoes, hat), and bring your own gloves and water bottle. We will supply plants, water, tools etc and there will be refreshments at the end of the planting time. Please arrive between 9.30 and 10.30 am, if possible. The walk from Fingal Road to the planting site will take about 15 minutes through bushland.
WHAT'S PROVIDED?
,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets,Drinking water,Snacks,Refreshments
