Friends Group Brochure - Shire of Mundaring

Examples of some of our Friends
Groups and Catchment Groups
within the Shire of Mundaring:
• Blackadder-Woodbridge Catchment Group
• Jane Brook Catchment Group
• Helena River Catchment Group
• Susannah Brook Catchment Group
• Black Cockatoo Reserves
• Blue Wren Reserve
• Darlington Station Reserve
• Pioneer Park
• Wedgetail Reserve
• Lion Mill Creek
• Mofflin St Bridge
Joining a Friends group
or Catchment group
If you would like to volunteer for one of our Friends
or catchment groups, no experience is required
just enthusiasm and appreciation of the natural
environment.
To find out further details about becoming a
volunteer, contact the Shire of Mundaring’s Bushcare
Co-ordinator on 9290 6685.
www.mundaring.wa.gov.au
Bushcare
volunteers
Friends Groups and
Catchment Groups in the
Shire of Mundaring
The Shire of Mundaring partners with EMRC through
the Eastern Hills Catchment Management Program to
provide support to Catchment Groups.

What are Friends Groups
One of the attractions of living in the Eastern Hills Region
is the magnificent surrounding bushland. One of the
ways you can contribute directly to the conservation of
the natural beauty of our region is by volunteering for one
of our Friends or Catchment groups.
Friends and Catchment Groups are groups made up of
volunteers who undertake bushcare activities in reserves
and on private property in Perth’s Eastern Hills Region.
The Shire of Mundaring has more than 80 Friends
Groups located throughout the Shire and five
catchment groups.
Friends Groups look after bushland on reserves through
planting of native trees and shrubs, weeding and dieback
treatment. Catchment Groups manage natural resources
across the region and on private property around rivers or
water bodies.
The restoration of bushland has many benefits, both
environmentally and socially. Native vegetation provides
habitat for fauna, naturally filters water supplies, protects
the soil from erosion and can be used for recreation.
Friends Groups are an essential part of the management
of the Shire’s natural areas and therefore contribute
significantly to conservation and preservation within the
Shire of Mundaring.
Activities
Activities you can get involved with are:
• Weed removal
• Planting native trees and shrubs
• Rubbish removal
• Installing signage and fencing
• Constructing walk trails
• Dieback control
• Protecting and restoring habitat for native species
• Creekline restoration
• Erosion control
Benefits
There are many benefits of joining a Friends or
Catchment Group, these include:
• Actively conserving and contributing to the
natural environment, both flora and fauna
• Meeting like-minded people in your area
• Getting exercise and fresh air
• Learning about your local environment
• Free training and advice on bushcare techniques
Thinking of setting up your own
Friends Group
The Bushcare Co-ordinator can provide assistance
with setting up your own Friends Group or
provide contacts to existing groups. The Shire of
Mundaring, through the Bushcare Co-ordinator,
can also provide training and advice on proposed
activities. If you wish to set up your own friends
group, please contact the Bushcare Co-ordinator
on 9290 6685.
Support
The Shire has a Friends Group Strategy which
enables the Bushcare Co-ordinator to assist in
providing:
• Environmental and technical advice
• Training and education
• Funding and budget assistance
• Provision of seedlings
• Insurance
• Safety gear