Watershed Landcare is holding a ½ day mini-bus tour on Friday 27th November to look at some rehabilitating stretches of Lawson Creek and the Cudgegong River. 

The morning will be an open discussion about fencing, willows, revegetation and grazing management of rivers and creeks.  

Is fencing is the only way to restore a riparian area and once these areas are fenced off how should this vegetation be managed, whether that be planted or regenerating trees, weeds or pasture growth? 

We’ll also be debating reasons for willow removal and different ways this can be achieved. Furthermore, we’ll be learning about the function of biodiverse vegetation in waterways.

The mini-bus will stop at a number of sites along Lawson Creek and the Cudgegong River, including a stop at Southbank, Mudgee to look at the MWRC willow removal project with Shireen Murphy, MWRC Environment Officer. 

The trip will run from 8.30am – 1.30pm.

The field day is free for Watershed members (non-members $10) with morning tea and lunch provided. 

Limited seats, so contact Thea for further details. RSVP by 24th November. Visit the Field Trips page for more info on how to book.

This field trip is part of Watersheds’ “Building Environmental Capacity in the Cudgegong” project, funded by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

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