The Rosmary Grevillea, Grevillea rosmarinifolia is a highly invasive non-local Australian plant species that was given for free to residents to establish gardens in Hackett and Ainslie in the 1960’s and 70’s. The species hybridizes with other Grevilleas and attracts the nectar-feeding urban dwellers Noisy Miner which will defend the food source and mob away other nectar feeding birds (Photo courtesy Canberra Nature Map)
Friends of Mt Majura will host a working party to tackle woody weeds on Sunday, 20 October and warmly welcomes new and experienced weeders.
When: Sunday, 20th Oct: 9am-12pm, please arrive 9am to meet workmates & weeds.
Meet: Nature reserve gate car park, Mackenzie Street roughly opposite Grayson Street, Hackett; click this map to see the meeting point.
What: Cutting and dabbing small shrubs mainly garden escapees such as Grevilleas, on both sides of the Hackett House track.
Bring: BYO water, sun protection, garden gloves, and wear sturdy shoes & gardening clothes; we provide the tools and cake for morning tea.
Enquiries: secretary@majura.org
How to tackle? visit this link
An invasion of young Rosemary Grevillea in the nature reserve along the Hackett house track east of Richard Street. How many can you count? If left unchecked, the Grevillea will form thickets in the grassy woodlands that out-compete local shrubs such as the local bush peas (Photo W. Pix).
