NTVLC news

Hi Everyone, and here it is almost Christmas. Tonight at 5.00pm from the Koony Rec is the last Bird Monitoring walk for the year. Hopefully it doesn't get too hot so we see some birds.
If I don't see you there to wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year in person, have a merry summer solstice / Christmas - and a safe and prosperous new year.
Cheers
Jill (Secretary NTVLC)

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NEXT LANDCARE GROUP MEETING
The next meeting of the group is a farm walk at the property of Corne & Jennifer Smit and Marijke Horvath. 55 Thornbys Road, Nerrena. The Smits/ Horvarths are new to the area landholders who are undertaking lots of improvements on their Nerrena property. Tree planting for shade, shelter and habitat is a integral part of their whole farm plan. We will be having a farm walk to look at the work in progress on January 9th @11.00am with a BYO BBQ lunch to follow. Hope to see you there.,

Bird Monitoring

A reminder of our monthly bird monitoring is happening this month on the 17th of Dec TONIGHT!!. Everyone is welcome to join our bird monitoring walk. Meet at 5pm at the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve. If you have them, bring your binoculars, camera, smartphone with the the Birdata app installed and appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen etc.
This is a kid friendly activity and is suitable for people with excellent bird knowledge or none. Everyone welcome.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND LANDCARE NETWORK NEWSLETTER

We have been asked by SGLN to circulate their newsletters to our members (and friends). Here is is.

Black Spur Creek Wetlands Project (BSCW) - Update 17 December 2019

Most of you will have heard that CPB contractors will be undertaking the $115.2 million upgrade and realignment of the South Gippsland Highway through the Black Spur Wetland area. Already some fencing of an adjoining property has commenced and we will be seeing other activity over the next few months as the project gets underway. It is scheduled to finish in 2023.

We have been assured that weed control will also be commencing soon.

Nerrena Tarwin Valley Landcare Group will continue to liaise with all the stakeholders including Major Roads Projects Victoria. Although there will be significant disturbance and native vegetation loss initially, the aim is to have the unique ecological functions and features of this 40 hectares of public land protected and restored for the long term according to our 2016 Plan. We will to continue to provide updates every two months.

Meanwhile our landcare group has been busy implementing the “Making the Tarwin Terrific Again” project.
We wish everyone involved or interested in the Black Spur Creek Wetland Project a safe, peaceful and happy festive season and new year.