Landcare Action in Mount Pleasant

Thanks to a grant from Landcare Australia, the Upper River Torrens Landcare Group and Environmental Connections helped Suzie & Sam from Mount Pleasant to add more native plants to their property as part of their mission to increase species diversity on their productive farm. 20 community members pitched in to plant 450 tubestock into the rocky hill paddock fenced from their sheep.

Planting was challenging due to the rock and lack of rain, but the team were committed and determined to get the job done.  Once planted, each were protected by guards from the many kangaroos that inhabit the region, ensuring the volunteer efforts in growing the tubestock and those planting are not wasted.

Suzie and Sam’s focus is on the declining woodland bird population and are big advocates for retaining the large standing dead trees on their property, unlike many others who use any opportunity to get firewood.  Many of these old tree specimens have hollows which can take up to 100 years to form.  Thankfully they see the value in keeping these whilst continuing to plant more.

Great work Suzie & Sam.