Charlotte Varcoe
GREENRISE Recreational Reserve’s entrance will be enhanced in coming months following the plantation of 250 trees and shrubs.
Alongside the GeoVenture event hosted throughout the region, volunteers attended the popular reserve and assisted in the mammoth plantation.
Holes were drilled prior to the weekend with reserve committee volunteers replacing the soil with a lighter soil to assist in the plant’s growth.
Reserve committee chairperson Peter Bissell said many of the plantations were native including club rushes, kangaroo grass and more.
“These are all drought resistant plants which are much needed in this area,” Mr Bissell said.
“We also planted a number of Christmas trees and tea trees further within the reserve.
“Being able to do this really just beautifies the area because this is not a botanic garden, it is a reserve and we do not have garden beds or anything like that so it is important we get the right kind of plants for the area.”
He said when the committee was offered with assistance in planting trees it was a good opportunity to keep the entrance to the reserve interesting.
“The more minimalistic ideas and gardens are really becoming a trend, especially if the gardens are low maintenance,” Mr Bissell said.
“It allows the area to look good too so long as there are not too many plants in one area.”
Despite being the committee’s main project for the year thus far, Mr Bissell said members had also been busy clearing the area of dead trees and branches.
“We recently cleared up all the dead trees and branches throughout the reserve which was fantastic and now we are all more at the stage of maintenance of the reserve,” he said.
“All the pathways are complete and we have about half a dozen trees in the reserve which are in need of their signs but some of them we are not sure of yet so we are also working on that.”
Looking forward, Mr Bissell said the reserve would be perfect for the up-and-coming spring and summer season with plenty of shade available.
“Now the weather is getting warmer we do see a lot more people out and about in the area which is great to know the reserve is getting used for its purpose,” he said.
