Thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who joined us at the Bowning Bookham Landcare community nursery for our seed sowing day! Together, we managed to sow thousands of seeds that will grow over the coming months into vital plants and trees. These will eventually find their way into landscapes across the Bowning Bookham district, contributing to our Habitat Hops project.
As the saying goes, "many hands make light work," and this couldn’t have been more true for the day. With so many eager participants, thousands of pots were quickly filled and sown, filling the nursery with an incredible variety of around 50 different plant species.
The majority of the species we’re growing in the nursery are for the Climate Ready Revegetation Project. These species are selected based on whether they are suited to climatic conditions expected for Yass by 2027, which could be hotter and wetter or hotter and drier. We source seed from various provenances, or locations, to introduce genetic diversity and hopefully improve climate adaptability in the plants we are growing. This approach ensures that the hard work of our volunteers and landholders today will result in thriving and resilient vegetation for future generations.
This year, we're excited to introduce four new local species into our nursery:
- Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe Myrtle)
- Dianella revoluta (Black-anther Flax-lily)
- Einadia hastata (Berry Saltbush)
- Pultenaea spinosa (Grey Bush-pea)
These additions are a significant step towards enhancing the biodiversity of the area, helping to restore native habitats and supporting local wildlife.
We couldn’t have done it without the amazing energy of our volunteers. You make these days enjoyable, and your efforts are key to the success of projects like this. Stay tuned as these seedlings flourish and make their way into the landscape as part of our Habitat Hops initiative! 🌱
More information on our Habitat Hops project can be found here.
Written by Sarah McGrath, YAN Cooordinator
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Habitat Hops Project
Bowning Bookham District Landcare’s Habitat Hops Project has been assisted by the NSW Governments Environmental Trust.
