Council Wages War On Ibis
IBIS eggs will be coated in vegetable oil to stop the
growth of one of Sydney's largest colonies of the bird.
Noxious Weed Threatens Life
Of River A Mixture of urban living and
extremely hot weather have sparked a noxious
weed outbreak, threatening water quality
and wildlife in the Georges River near Glenfield.
Managing IBIS The Australian
White Ibis established a breeding colony
at Lake Gillawarna in 2001. By 2003 this
colony became the largest of its king in
the Sydney region.
Bringing Back The Bush
The bush is winning back the land around
old mining sites in Wollondilly, according
to Camden MP Geoff Corrigan. After
a first-hand look at the dramatic transformation
of some of the old works, he believes environmentalists
will be pleased with the result.
Brimstone Mine Field Trip
The Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) wishes
to extend an invitation to officers from
relevant land management agencies and staff
involved in rehabilitation of degraded lands
to a field visit of the Brimstone Mine site.
Lake Gillawarna Despite community complaints
at this time last year about the smell caused
by the nesting colony of thousands of ibis
at Lake Gillawarna, Georges Hall, Bankstown
Council reports minimal public interest
this year in its plan to control the birds.
Protesting in Hyde Park A SYDNEY protester
mounted a "tree-sit" in Hyde Park yesterday
in protest over the destruction of Tasmania's
forests.
