The highly invasive non-local Australian plant Rosemary Grevillea, Grevillea rosmarinifolia 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 Miners, which defend the food source and mob away other birds (Canberra Nature Map)
Friends of Mt Majura will host a working party to tackle woody weeds on Sunday, 15th June. We warmly welcome new and experienced weeders.
When: Sunday, 15th June 1pm to 4pm; please arrive 1pm 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 home made cake for afternoon tea.
Evergreen woody plants such as Rosemary Grevillea, Cootamundra wattle or Privet can be tackled any time of the year.
Enquiries: secretary@majura.org
How to treat woody weeds? visit this link
An invasion of young Rosemary Grevillea in the nature reserve along the Hackett house track east of Richard Street. 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).
