faqs
What are our core activities?
Our core focus throughout the year has been maintenance works across 3,350 hectares of public land.
How can I help?
Support comes in differnet ways. We are equally grateful for sponsorship support; and to those who come out and do work in the field. Community support comes from involvement in things like the "Leadership Program" where locals can have a say in the management of Murray River Parklands. Friends groups are a great way to get involved.
- Sponsorship support
- Leadership Program - community input
- Friends groups activities
- Field work volunteering
Where does my sponsorship money go?
Sponsorship has allowed us to complete the following:
- Broadleaf & blackberry spraying (50 km of river frontage plus steep hill country)
- Slashing 70km’s of track verges & firebreaks
- 150km’s of fence & lock repairs (due to hungry stock & unauthorised trail bikes)
- Woody weeds (primary & follow-up work)
- Rabbit fumigation
- Maintainance of 70km of walking tracks
- Address risk management issues
Do we have any additional projects?
Yes, with additional sponsorship we were able to achieve the following projects.
- Construct 5km new fences
- Clear 55 hectares of woody weeds
- Establish 5km new rail trail track between Gateway Island and Huon Hill along the Murray River
- Upgrade 2km of rail trail track
- Construct 1km of boardwalk along the Kiewa River
- Install a bird hide on Gateway Island
- Fabricate and install 8 park seats
- Install 100 nesting boxes
- Plant 34,000 seedlings in the 2008 planting season
- Build an interpretive shelter and install 15 flagpoles
- Restore 5 Heritage Buildings at Bonegilla
Can I volunteer?
Yes. We have people volunteer in many projects throughout the year. There are a wide range of activities to choose from. All levels of capability are catered for. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to have a go. Volunteer work can be used as student placement hours, or for work experience opportunities.
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