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<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>sercul constitutionVisionTo have, as a given, the Natural Resources of the SouthRegion of Perth managed in a healthy and sustainablemanner by all stakeholders for future generations.MissionThe aim is to use integrated natural resource managementto develop cultural change in how the community viewsand interacts with the environment while promoting andactively participating in, the improvement of the health ofwaterways and other ecosystems within the South Region.Wood Ducks at <strong>SERCUL</strong>Objectives1. Identify priority Natural Resource Management issues inthe South Region in partnership with Local Government,State Government and Industry.2. To ensure biodiversity within the South Region ismonitored, protected and enhanced.3. Develop and assist community, State and LocalGovernment in the coordination of Natural ResourceManagement in the South Region.Bannister Creek in flood4. Support and encourage the implementation of bestmanagement practice of Natural Resources within theSouth Region.5. Recognise and embrace Aboriginal, Cultural and Naturalheritage.6. Foster research on matters relating to the South Region’sNatural and Cultural heritage.Ducklings7. Work in partnership with Local Government, StateGovernment and industry to educate the wider communityto protect our Natural Resources.8. Support and encourage the formation of communityenvironment groups.9. Administer the South Regional Urban Landcare fund topromote the objectives and outcomes of the Association.Foxtail Mulga Grass6


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>the nrm organisational structure in perth<strong>SERCUL</strong> is a sub-regional body that operates in the metropolitan and peri-urban areas of the Swan Catchment. Thearea covered takes in most of the southern and eastern suburbs of Perth and includes Dyarguu (the Canning River),the Southern-Wungong River and parts of Derbarl Yerrigan (the Swan River). This is shown in the map below:Figure 1: Division of the Swan NRMRegion into five Sub regions<strong>SERCUL</strong> NATURALRESOURCE MANAgEMENTREgIONFigure 2: South Sub RegionThe South Region is defined as consisting ofthose parts of the Cities of Armadale, Belmont,Canning, Cockburn, East Fremantle, Fremantle,Gosnells, Kwinana, Melville, Rockingham,South Perth, Shire of Kalamunda and Town ofVictoria Park which fall within the boundary ofthe Natural Resource Management Region ofthe Swan Region.The NRM Organisational Structure in Perth7


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>from the chair - Pat HartIt has been an extremely busy year for all at <strong>SERCUL</strong>. The finalisation ofthe Urban Waterways Renewal Project having the major focus. It has beenjust over three years since the Federal election funding component wasapproved and has taken until this month for the formal agreements to besigned between all key stakeholders and the official launch taking place. Along time coming but now we set forth on a very exciting and challengingproject that will, I believe, bring the best out in all the many partnerships wehave to work with in the projects implementation. The added componentof evaluating the program through ongoing scientific monitoring will, Ibelieve, prove to be a model for other projects to benefit from.I recently reviewed the history of <strong>SERCUL</strong> and its original organisationthe ‘Canning Catchment Coordinating Group’ which came into being in1995. The issues that were identified then are still the same and still veryrelevant to the health of our Canning Catchment, but fortunately throughthe Swan River Trust and other State and Local Governments they havenow been formally recognised and some steps identified to address them. It is still a very slow process for realchanges to be made in the protection of our precious natural environment and with climate change making a realimpact one can only hope that this lack of urgency is turned around. The key focus of <strong>SERCUL</strong>’s role – the CanningRiver and all its relative environs are without a doubt in real crisis. The Department of Water has advised that dueto one of the driest rainfalls ever recorded the amount of water released into the Canning River over this comingsummer is to be reduced by 50%. The need to advise and educate all licence and riparian users of the need for severeconstraint with their rights for water extraction is paramount if the biodiversity of the upper section of the CanningRiver is to be saved during these drought conditions. All properties bar one have access to scheme water.It was said in the past that a key element of solving environmental problems is ‘ Practising hope rather than despairand that hope is not blind optimism but recognises the depths of the problems and refuses to accept defeat’. This iswithout a doubt the ethos of all associated with <strong>SERCUL</strong>. I continue to feel privileged to be associated with suchcommitted and dedicated staff, community members and others who continue with us on our journey to ensurethe Canning Rivers health is restored for future generations.I wish to thank all our stakeholders and partners who have assisted <strong>SERCUL</strong> in many ways throughout the year fortheir ongoing support. In particular the Swan River Trust whose core funding is the lynch pin to our existence, andto the WAPC for their ongoing support for our heritage homestead and the amazing surrounding area. To all ourstaff and volunteers whose outstanding efforts and dedication never cease to amaze me and to all the Friends Groupsand other key community organisations, I say thank you on behalf of all those who care very deeply for the ongoinghealth of our Canning River and all our natural environment that lies within our Canning Catchment.PAT HART November <strong>2010</strong>8


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>from the CEO - Julie RobertThe <strong>SERCUL</strong> staff team and committee have had a year ofgrowth and change, with the development of exciting newwaterway restoration projects, the advancement of the FertiliseWise Education Program, the development of a VolunteerManagement system including a detailed management manual,and the implementation and completion of numerous NRMprojects.The NRM on ground project delivery from <strong>SERCUL</strong> hasagain been very successful with the planting of more than202,598 local native plants and many hundreds of hectares ofweed control across the region. The development of 11 newAustralian Government funded Urban Waterway RenewalProjects and State NRM projects in partnership with theDept. of Water, Swan River Trust and Local Governments hasdominated my role as I have sought to prepare the <strong>SERCUL</strong>team for a sudden increase in workload in the years of <strong>2010</strong>-2012. It has been a pleasure for <strong>SERCUL</strong> to continue to assist Local Government Authorities and State GovernmentAgencies to repair and maintain their restored water basins, waterways and bushland reserves.The NRM Education Program has again been delivered with resounding success. The Fertilise Wise fertiliserendorsement program was born and the first Fertilise Wise endorsed fertiliser products became available to thepublic in our effort to reduce the impact that fertiliser has on our rivers in WA. <strong>SERCUL</strong> have developed a NutrientEducation Program across two of the North Forrestdale new development estates where we have implemented ascientific evaluation of the most appropriate methodology that can be used by Local Government to effect nutrientuse reduction in new developments.The <strong>SERCUL</strong> staff and associated project partners have made many presentations to conferences including the UWAStormwater Science Seminar and the International Wetland Conference at Cockburn Wetland Centre. <strong>SERCUL</strong>also partnered with Murdoch University to successfully develop, coordinate and implement the first Urban EcologySymposium which was held in August of <strong>2010</strong>. The networks of connection made through <strong>SERCUL</strong> projectdevelopments and at these conferences will enable <strong>SERCUL</strong> to strive to facilitate a more scientific approach towardsecological restoration works now and into the future.The <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> year has brought forth further growth in the care, repair and improved management of the NRMassets in the <strong>SERCUL</strong> region. With that growth new staff have been employed at <strong>SERCUL</strong> who will be workingclosely with stakeholders across many land management boundaries to facilitate the on ground, educational andsocial changes that need to occur. We look forward to supporting the cross transfer of knowledge and traininginto the organisations, agencies, businesses and community groups who diligently share with us in the planning,implementation and development of NRM projects and programs.I thank all of our NRM partners recognised in the last few pages of this report for supporting and working with<strong>SERCUL</strong> to ensure that the NRM assets of this region are indeed restored and managed appropriately for our futuregenerations. I also recognise and sincerely thank the <strong>SERCUL</strong> Chairperson, Pat Hart, the <strong>SERCUL</strong> committee andall the volunteers for their dedicated support and commitment to the environment throughout the year.Julie Robert November <strong>2010</strong>9


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>sercul nrm program areasCanning River near Riverton Bridge10


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>education activitiesPHOSPHORUS AWARENESS PROJECTCoordinated by Amy KrupaThe Project is an education campaign for the generalcommunity educating then to decrease their nutrientoutputs and thus algal blooms in the Swan & Canning RiverSystems.DISPLAYS - 17 displays with over 5000 people spoken toSCHOOL PRESENTATIONS - 127 presentations to over4300 students from Kindy to Yr 12SCHOOL PLANTING SESSIONS - 16,000 plants plantedat 30 planting sessions, 1500 students, 1400 volunteer hourstotaling $33,600 volunteer valueCOMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS - 38 presentations to1000 peopleLGA ANNUAL NUTRIENT SURVEY - <strong>2010</strong> survey sent inJune. Have received 20 responses and report currently beingwrittenSUPPORTED GROUPS WITH PROJECT RESOURCES- on 54 occasionsCANOEING ON THE CANNING - hosted four with 90teachers and community members attending this full dayprofessional development workshopCATCHMENTS, CORRIDORS AND COASTS - on theorganising committee and presented at this three day courseattended by 15 participantsFERTILISE WISE PROJECT - >5400 of all five brochuresdistributedGROW LOCAL PLANTS PROJECT - >4000 of all fivebrochures distributedBROCHURE DISTRIBUTION - >18,800 PhosphorusAwareness Project items distributedARTICLES - about the Project in newspapers and newsletteron 17 occasionsEDUCATION NEWSLETTER - four per year to 250schoolsKindly funded by the Swan River Trust’s Healthy RiversProgram.Canoeing on the CanningFrog PondRiverton Primary School Bush Garden PlantingCatchments, Corridors and Coasts <strong>2010</strong>11


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>education activitiesNORTH FORRESTDALE NUTRIENT REDUCTIONCAMPAIGNCoordinated by Paul Lock, Amy Krupa and Julie RobertThis campaign aimed to educate residents in four newdevelopments - Arion, Vertu, Heron Park and Newhaven,in the North Forrestdale area, how to ‘Fertilise Wise’ andthus reduce nutrient inputs to the waterways around thedevelopments.Fertiliser Vouchers – directly mailed to 961households with 16% collecting free fertiliser.Celebration BBQ’s – held two BBQ’s in the estateswith 77 households attending and receiving free giveawaysincluding fertiliser.Post Intervention (Evaluation) Survey– survey sent to 1286 households in the area. Had a 15%response rate.Stormwater Science Seminar – presentation atthe seminar on the process of the education campaign andpreliminary evaluation results.Final <strong>Report</strong> – the post intervention survey resultsare currently being analysed and the final report written.The report will be presented to the City of Armadale withrecommendations for continuing the campaign.Kindly funded by tender from the City of ArmadaleFERTILISE WISE FERTILISER ENDORSEMENTPROJECTCoordinated by Paul Lock, Amy Krupa & Julie RobertFertiliser Endorsement – Stocktech’s range ofShades of Green fertilisers were officially endorsed with theFertilise Wise logo in June <strong>2010</strong>.Fertiliser Company Interest – eight fertilisercompanies have had preliminary meetings or have requestedinformation about being Fertilise Wise endorsed.Promotion - Fertilise Wise endorsement highlightedon nine segments of the Garden Gurus ‘Battle of the Burbs’television program and on ‘The Garden Gurus’ televisionprogram, three editions of The West Australian’s Habitatsection, The West Australian’s Westweekend Magazine, aradio interview on 720 ABC and in four local newspapers.Fertilise Wise Schools Activity DayBush Rangers learning about Fertilise Wise<strong>SERCUL</strong> presenting Stocktech with Endorsement certificate<strong>SERCUL</strong> and Stocktech team12


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS and EVENTSeducation activitiesPerth Urban Ecology Symposium<strong>SERCUL</strong>, in partnership with Murdoch University, organisedthe <strong>2010</strong> Perth Urban Ecology Symposium at the CockburnWetlands Education Centre from the 25th - 27th August<strong>2010</strong>.With about 100 attendees, the symposium seeked to provide adiscussion of how to manage, conserve and restore the naturalecosystem fragments in urban areas of the Australasian region.The participants spent three days discussing the threats tourban vegetation and environments in Perth and elsewherein the world including one day visiting bush and wetlandrehabilitation sites across the city at: Bibra Lake, Tom BatemanReserve, Kogolup Lake, Bold Park and City Beach.SERI conference<strong>SERCUL</strong> hosted the field trip and provided lunch for theattendees of the SERI (Society for Ecological RestorationInternational) Conference in August <strong>2009</strong>. More than 50attendees toured wetlands and waterways from Waterfordwetlands in South Perth, Living Streams in Bannister CreekLynwood, to the Wungong River in Armadale, Tom Batemanin Beckenham, Brixton Street in Kenwick, finally lunching at<strong>SERCUL</strong> near the Yule Brook and then on to the Liege Streetwetland in Cannington.Community Science talks<strong>SERCUL</strong> commenced a community science-talk series onfreshwater fauna, mussel’s and banksia woodland restorationwhich were held at Piney Lakes and the Canning River EcoEducation Centre. The talks were attended by 98 communitypeople and we thank the presenters who donated there time tobring local scientific knowledge to our community. <strong>SERCUL</strong>will seek to continue this series in 2011 on a monthly basis.People wishing to participate or attend are encouraged tovisit the <strong>SERCUL</strong> website to view information for the nextscience talk.SERI Conference field trip - Liege StreetPerth Urban Ecology SymposiumPerth Urban Ecology Symposium - Field TripFreshwater Marron in the Canning River13


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>NRM PROGRAM ACTIVITIESWATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIPCoordinated by Ana Terrazas and Monica EstradaThe project has the aim to promote a cooperative approach towater quality monitoring (WQM) across the Perth Region.<strong>SERCUL</strong>’s main roles, in conjunction with the AquaticSciences Branch of the Department of Water, are: assiststakeholders to assess their water quality data requirements;provide assistance in the preparation of sampling and analysisplans; undertake sampling and write annual reports.Key achievements <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong>:• Five water quality monitoring programs conducted:Bayswater Brook, Bennett Brook and Bull CreekCatchments, stormwater in the City of Belmont andNorth Forrestdale.• Catchment specific trend analysis at Bayswater Brook andBickley Brook Catchments.• Input into the Swan River Trust local Water QualityImprovement Plans for Southern River, Bickley Brookand Canning Plain and into the Department of Watercalibration models.• Two other sediment snapshots were taken at Troy Park,Melville and Donneraille sump, South Perth.Sites: 86Samples analysed: 211This project is funded by Perth Region NRM, through theAustralian Government’s Caring for our Country and theLocal Government Authorities involved.Water quality sampling at Bayswater BrookWater quality sampling at Forrestdale lakeCoordinated by Ana Terrazas and Amy KrupaTo raise awareness of the link between stormwater drains andnatural waterways and to provide information to communityon how they can make positive behavioral changes that willsee a reduction in pollutants entering creeks, lakes, rivers andwetlands.Drain Stencilling - More than 181 All Saint College studentsand teachers plus other schools and volunteers contributed406 hours stenciling drains and dropping brochures aroundPalmyra, Bateman, Kardinya, Morley and Canning Vale.Bennett Brook Sampling SiteStudents Drain Stencilling14


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>NRM PROGRAM ACTIVITIESDRAINAGE NUTRIENT INTERVENTIONPROGRAMCoordinated by Tom AtkinsonWharf Street Wetlands ProjectWharf St Drain Catchments, DNIP funded, in its 3rd year ofimplementationRevegetation almost complete excepting concerns oversubsurface wetland pH and adjustments to vegetation toaddress community concerns. Activities included planting,weed control, monitoring and project coordination. Plantsurvival and revegetation outcomes satisfactory.Total plants planted: 6,836Total volunteer hours: 180Equalling $4,320 worth of labourLiege Street Wetland ProjectLiege and Cockram St Drain Catchments, DNIP funded, in its6th year of implementationIn its sixth year of implementation the maintenance programoutcomes continue to progress well with only limited exoticspecies within revegetated areas. The wetland vegetationcoverage is still well below specification. A research projectis to be undertaken with Murdoch University in late <strong>2010</strong>to investigate the utility of lowering water depths to assistwetland plant to survival.Total plants planted: 492Water Quality MonitoringAssisted the Department of Water with monthly water qualitymonitoring for the DNIP sites.Wharf Street WetlandsWharf Street WetlandsDr Jane Chambers sampling at Liege Street WetlandsOTHER DNIP PROJECTS:• Manley Street Compensation Basin - City of Canning• Bickley Rd Compensation Basin - City of Gosnells• Centenary Park Wetland - City of Belmont• Tarun Court Compensation Basin - City of Canning• Anvil Way Compensation Basin - City of CanningIn partnership with the Swan River Trust and LocalGovernment AuthoritiesLiege Street sediment sampling15


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>NRM program activitiesCANNING RIVER RESTORATIONNATURAL DIVERSITY SOUTH PROJECTCoordinated by Glen ByleveldCANNING RIVER PROGRAMThis project involves the identification and prioritisation ofcritical habitat areas within the Canning River System andon-ground works to address key threats to those assets.This year works have focused primarily on the control ofinvasive weeds including Hydrocotyle Ranunculoides, Taro,Sagittaria, Watsonia sp. and Weeds of National Significance(WONS) including Blackberry sp. and Bridal Creeper.Sites include Yule Brook, Goolmarup Foreshore, MckenzieGrove Weir, Wilson Lagoon, Canning River Regional Park,Mill Street Drain and Welshpool Basin.NATURAL DIVERSITY SOUTH PROJECTThe Natural Diversity project focuses on the protection ofThreatened Ecological Communities, threatened species,Ramsar Wetlands and WONS in accordance with the Caringfor our Country Business plan. The project scope has beenextended beyond the Federal targets to also address morelocally significant threats and assets including PhytophthoraDieback, aquatic weeds and ecological surveys.Project activities included:• Supported the Black Cockatoo Preservation Society ofAustralia and Wildlife Australia• Control of WONS: Blackberry (5ha), Bridal creeper(3ha) & eradication of Lantana (0.5ha)• Support for 13 community groups• Hollows monitoring project• Kent Street Weir Ecological Assessment• Queens Park Weed MappingSignificant Events Included:• Dieback Field day – Wireless Hill with 50 volunteerstreated area = 5ha• Dieback seminar to the Toyota 4WD Club 120ppl• EWAN community weed needs workshopHydrocotyle in Wilson Wetlands LagoonThreatened Ecological Community (TEC) signWireless Hill Dieback DayTotal Volunteer Hours = 420hrsThese projects kindly funded through Perth Region NRM- supported by the Australian Government through theCaring for our Country Program.Treatment of Dieback at Wireless Hill16


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>NRM program activitiesCITY OF CANNING COMMUNITYLANDCARECoordinated by Melinda SnowballHawkesbury Lakes and Vellgrove AvenueWaterwayThis project is in its fourth year of restoration with over 114,000seedlings having been planted. Continual maintenance andinfill planting is scheduled for the coming years.Willeri Reserve which is stage three of this project hascommenced with the City of Canning engaging a landscapingcompany to develop a plan for the site.Total plants planted = 13,140Total volunteer hours = 633Equalling $15,192 worth of labourEdgeware Lake Compensation BasinThe Edgeware Lake is a compensation basin situated inLynwood, off Metcalf Road. The outflow from the lakeenters the Canning River via the restored Litoria stream inthe Canning River Regional Park.This project started in 2008 and is now complete withapproximately 14,000 plants having been installed. Weedcontrol and maintenance will continue by the City ofCanning.Total plants planted = 11,452Total volunteer hours = 222Equalling $5,328 worth of labourCanning Community NeedsA report was produced following the <strong>2009</strong> Canningcommunity needs workshop, this report was endorsed by theCity of Canning Council and the council has also committed$10,000 for the skill building development of communitygroups within the City of CanningRostrata Primary School planting at Hawkesbury LakesOrb Weaver Spider at Vellgrove Avenue WaterwayAMC Corporate planting at VellgroveThese projects were kindly funded by the City of Canningand the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program. Funding forthe employment of a Community Landcare Officer wasprovided by the City of Canning.BP Corporate planting at Edgeware Lake17


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>BANNISTER CREEK CATCHMENT GROUPcatchment groupsTotal plants planted = 2,652Total volunteer hours = 145Equalling $3,480 worth of labourThe reserve restoration is progressing steadily with the groupmeeting monthly to undertake site maintenance includingweed management and planting.Weed control is progressing in the Hybanthus to Adenia Rdsection of the creek with a focus on Typha and Arundo grassremoval.Bannister Creek Primary School ProjectThe new school officially opened at the beginning of <strong>2010</strong>.The Lotterywest project “Restoration of remnant woodlandunderstory” which started in 2007 and was put on holduntil the new school was complete has now been finished.The remaining 7,000 plants were installed in both sections ofbushand on the school property as part of Schools NationalTree Day.Total plants planted = 7,000Total volunteer hours = 600Equalling $14,000 worth of labour10 year old riffle in Bannister CreekBush Regen Day in Bannister CreekFunded by City of Canning, Department of Environmentand Conservation, Caring for Our Country CommunityActions Grant and LotterywestTWO RIVERS CATCHMENT GROUPTotal plants planted = 15,270Total volunteer hours = 616Equalling $14,784 worth of labourGreen Field Street planting days:• Corporate Care Day - Swan River Trust, Department ofEnvironment and Conservation and City of Canning -25 staff =100hrs• Schools National Tree Day - 80 students = 240hrs• National Tree Day - 92 vols = 276hrsFunded by the Swan River Trust and Riverbank (DEC)Bannister Creek PS students planting in their bushlandNational Tree Day at Greenfield Street19


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>sustainable production activitiesWINNING WITH THE LAGGARDSA small factory environmental management supportresearch projectCoordinated by Paul Lock - PhD CandidateWinning with the Laggards is a PhD research project focusedon improving light industrial Small and Medium Enterprise(SME) environmental management. This work builds on theDrain is just for Rain study conducted by <strong>SERCUL</strong> 2005-2008. The current research focuses on micro enterprises (0-5employees) and seeks to understand how to work cooperativelywith the poorest environmental management performers, toachieve beyond legal compliance outcomes. Social science inthe fields of education, psychology, behaviour change andinnovation theory are being drawn on to examine the socialas well as technical aspects of environmental management.• Approximately 50 visits have been made to businesseswith obviously poor environmental management in theCanning Vale and Welshpool area.• Most businesses were providing valuable conversation databut were reluctant to become involved in an environmentalimprovement plan that would have required 3 to 10 hoursof their time over a 12 month period.• The research design has now been changed to include oneoff 10 minute interviews with businesses reluctant to getinvolved in any other activity.• The research is now a series of case studies with a strongerfocus on qualitative data; those businesses willing tobe interviewed, those willing to be involved in anenvironmental improvement program; the high achievingGreen Stamp businesses, and stakeholders such as localand state government officers and legal professionals.• 10 interviews have been conducted with local and stategovernment officers and Green Stamp interviews arebeing organised through the Motor Traders Association.• Conceptual diagrams and the ‘theory’ position of thisresearch, constructed using the research literature andprevious fieldwork, was reported at the 13th InternationalRiver Symposium.Funding is kindly provided by the Waste ManagementAuthority’s Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme, theDepartment of Water and the City of Canning.Drain stencilling in industrial areasSME’s abutting drainInappropriate storage of vegetable oil drumsSpillage in Bickley Brook from industrial SME21


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>beckenham open space and homesteadBECKENHAM OPEN SPACE and MEN OF THETREES MEMORIAL GROVE PROJECTRevegetation and weed management works have been themain priority for the <strong>SERCUL</strong> team, this year concentratingon the Yule Brook, and the Bowera and O’Dea, Men of theTrees sites. Weeding operations have been very successfulinvolving both hand weeding and spraying to both prepareand maintain sites. The previous year’s planting has also beenvery successful with an excellent survival rate.Total plants planted = 10,501Total volunteer hours = 821.5Equalling $19,716 worth of labourYULEBROOK HOMESTEAD AND SHEDCONSTRUCTIONConstruction and fittings have been completed on the newlandcare shed and the nursery compound area. An ecotoilet has been installed along with bathroom and kitchenfacilities.Irrigation for the native garden has been installed andcompleted in time for an expected dry summer. With a massplanting of over 200 native plants within the garden it willpromise many beautiful blooms for many years to come.PERMACULTURE GARDENThe construction of a retaining wall has created a greatboundary for the permaculture garden. This will facilitateour plans of further development concerning disability accessgarden beds.The gardens themselves have produced a variety of vegetablesand herbs such as pumpkin, zucchini and parsley. Many ofthe seedlings for the garden have been sown by our wonderfulvolunteers from Panama Studios whose help is greatlyappreciated. Ruah have continued to provide volunteers oncea month to maintain the gardens, which is enjoyed by allthose who attend.This project is funded by the WA Planning Commission(WAPC), Men of the Trees, Bowra and O’dea and<strong>SERCUL</strong>Memorial Grove planting<strong>SERCUL</strong> shed and plant enclosureLimestone wall in constructionVeggies growing in the <strong>SERCUL</strong> permaculture garden22


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>environmental servicesNatural resource management services delivered by the<strong>SERCUL</strong> team have expanded this year to include thefollowing projects:TARUN COURT COMPENSATION BASINLocated in the City of Canning<strong>SERCUL</strong> has been undertaking a contract through the Cityof Canning involving weed control and maintenance ofTarun Court. The contract was completed in June <strong>2010</strong>.WIRELESS HILLLocated in the City of Melville<strong>SERCUL</strong> has been contracted by the Friends of WirelessHill Park to undertake weed and general maintenance inthe Wireless Hill Park area. Work involves the managementof mainly perennial veld grass (Ehrhartia calycina) withinthe park and other seasonal weeds such as Gladioluscaryophyllaceus. The spring season has heralded an excellentdisplay of wildflowers including orchids which are even moreremarkable in their diversity. This project is funded by theSwan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP).WOODLUPINE BROOK LIVING STREAMLocated in the Shire of KalamundaWetland planting undertaken in Hale Rd Basin in November<strong>2009</strong> has survived a season. Other parts of the stream areweedy however Shire maintenance and POS development isstarting to get it under control. In <strong>2010</strong> <strong>SERCUL</strong> undertookplanting of the top end above Arthur Rd (area 1) as part of ashire funded project. Total plants planted: 19,255WESTERN POWER SCREENING PROJECTThe three year program of implementation and installationof hard and soft screening for residents was completed withexcellent landscaping using local plants resulting in betteraesthetics and satisfied local community.Beckenham Open Space SubstationScreening and Wetland RehabilitationRevegetation and screening of the substation has been verysuccessful. Exotic species continue to germinate but nativegrass is now dominating in the understory. Weed control andmaintenance continues.Tarun CourtWireless Hill ParkWoodlupine Brook Living Stream boardwalkWestern Power Screening Project23


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>volunteer coordinationVOLUNTEER COORDINATION PROGRAMCoordinated by Monica EstradaProgram Aim:Through a <strong>2009</strong> DEC Grant, <strong>SERCUL</strong> employed a part timeadministration officer to assist with community volunteercoordination and to develop a volunteer management systemfor <strong>SERCUL</strong> that could also be a framework for communitygroups.Key achievements:• Production of <strong>SERCUL</strong>’s Volunteer Policy and ProceduresManual.• Production of a short version of the Volunteer Manual‘Volunteer Booklet’ as a part of the <strong>SERCUL</strong> volunteerpackage.• Promotion of <strong>SERCUL</strong> volunteer opportunities andnetworking improvement through membership ofVolunteering Western Australia, Australian VolunteersSearch, Go Volunteer and Seek Volunteer.• Attendance to ‘Volunteer Management Network’meetings hosted by Volunteering WA.• Identifying <strong>SERCUL</strong> volunteer needs and preparation ofvolunteer job descriptions.• Launching of the <strong>SERCUL</strong> Volunteer Manual.• Workshop with <strong>SERCUL</strong> staff to assess current compliancewith the National Standards for organisations involvingvolunteers.• Coordination of volunteers into <strong>SERCUL</strong> and othercommunity groups’ activities. Improving <strong>SERCUL</strong>facilities with funding from the Planning Commission toinstall a disabled toilet and better training facilities.New volunteers = 48Volunteer hours = 1,694Equalling $40,814.50 worth of labourMonica with the new volunteer bookletPat Hart launching the new volunteer manualVolunteers Otto and Nathan planting48 new volunteers registered from September <strong>2009</strong> toSeptember <strong>2010</strong>, including 11 students from Universities,TAFE and Schools.Kindly funded through DEC Community Grants, Grantsto Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations(GVEHO) and Bendigo Bank - Gosnells CommunityBank Branch.Volunteers Otto and Nathan with their new volunteer shirts24


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>administration and community capacityFINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT TOCOMMUNITY NRM GROUPSThe <strong>SERCUL</strong> financial management officer, SandyWainwright, and assistant financial officer, Bonita Clark,continues to provide financial management assistance to thefollowing community groups in the <strong>SERCUL</strong> area:• Bannister Creek Catchment Group• Two Rivers Catchment Group• Wilson Wetlands Action Group• Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group• Friends of McDougall Park (Sth Perth)• Friends of G.O. Edwards Park• Canning River Regional Park Volunteers• JunkbustersBENDIGO BANK SPONSORSHIPThe Bendigo Community Bank in Gosnells continues tosupport <strong>SERCUL</strong> with sponsorship towards the developmentand maintenance of the <strong>SERCUL</strong> telephone on hold messagesand new Polo Shirts used as a reward for <strong>SERCUL</strong> volunteerswho reach specified hours targets.Sandy assisting AGLG with their booksVolunteers wearing the new volunteer shirtsVOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTMany thanks to all our administration volunteers. Yourcommitment to <strong>SERCUL</strong> and the environment is highlyvalued and appreciated.NEW GROUP FORMATION & Development<strong>SERCUL</strong> has assisted new community groups to form andprovided local community environment volunteers withknowledge, guidance and necessary equipment to start theirgroups with confidence and due governance.The Friends of Bull Creek Catchment is a new group ofcommunity volunteers who aspire to improve the care ofthe Bull Creek waterway and it’s bushland reserves in thecatchment. <strong>SERCUL</strong> staff are assisting the group on thefirst Saturday of every month in a bushland reserve near BullCreek waterway to help the group members gain valuableexperience in bushland restoration techniques.The Friends of Wellard Bushland & Wetlands group hasformed and <strong>SERCUL</strong> are assisting with group governance.Bull Creek BushlandFriends of Bull Creek Catchment work day25


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<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>12:27 PM South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare13/09/10 Balance SheetAs of June 30, <strong>2010</strong>Jun 30, <strong>2010</strong>ASSETSCurrent AssetsCurrent/SavingsBendigo Term Inv. 139270573 202,560.27Bendigo Term Investment 1366413 569,793.23Bendigo working a/c 136248010 275,790.34Petty Cash 16.10Petty cash - PAG 100.00Total Current/Savings 1,048,259.94Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable 163,219.90Total Accounts Receivable 163,219.90Total Current Assets 1,211,479.84Fixed AssetsComputer EquipmentProv.for depn Computer equip. -47,314.66Computer Equipment - Other 55,051.61Total Computer Equipment 7,736.95Motor Vehicle at costProv. for depn Motor Vehicle -28,102.04Motor Vehicle at cost - Other 89,590.63Total Motor Vehicle at cost 61,488.59Office EquipmentProv for depn Office Equipment -31,824.60Office Equipment - Other 41,071.65Total Office Equipment 9,247.05Plant & EquipmentProv for depn Plant & Equipment -5,696.52Plant & Equipment - Other 9,133.16Total Plant & Equipment 3,436.64Total Fixed Assets 81,909.23TOTAL ASSETS 1,293,389.07LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesOther Current LiabilitiesGrants in advance 543,028.08Payroll Liabilities 21,521.99Tax Payable 66,152.83Total Other Current Liabilities 630,702.90Total Current Liabilities 630,702.90TOTAL LIABILITIES 630,702.90NET ASSETS 662,686.17EQUITYRetained Earnings 505,027.52Net Income 157,658.65TOTAL EQUITY 662,686.17Page 127


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>12:32 PM South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare13/09/10 Profit & LossJuly <strong>2009</strong> through June <strong>2010</strong>Jul '<strong>2009</strong> - Jun <strong>2010</strong>Ordinary Income/ExpenseIncomeAdmin In 95,731.80Anvil Way 11-12Erosion control 0.00Weed control 0.00Total Anvil Way 11-12 0.00Beckenham Memorial Park. 6,316.01Bickley Brook 6,803.92Canning River Tribs 2,500.00Centenary Pk Comp Basin BelmontAdmin 2,367.25Equipment 10,775.00Labour 6,400.00Plants 6,497.50Total Centenary Pk Comp Basin Belmont 26,039.75CFOC Employment 235,000.00City of Canning CLC 40,560.00City of Fremantle Booyeembara P 37,022.71Contract labour in 12,045.45DEC Grants 09Tree HollowsAdmin 480.00Expert labour 7,568.00Materials 3,127.00Total Tree Hollows 11,175.00Total DEC Grants 09 11,175.00Donations and income 550.00DPI-salary in 61,080.00Employment Insurance 8,215.00Employment. 10,250.00Fertilise Wise EducationAdmin 5,000.00Total Fertilise Wise Education 5,000.00FO Wireless Hill 2,652.00Grants 31,062.25GVEHO 09-10 2,300.00HR & Training. 23,528.00Hydrocotyl 472.50Interest received 23,758.04Laggards-Wages Insurance Admin 50,000.00Lambertia Floodplain Watsonia 4,540.91Liege Street 1,228.06LSL Liability. 5,442.00NRM Off L5 salary Tom A 11.84Nth Forrestdale-Education 20,148.34On Ground.Jute matting 854.75Mulch 2,500.00Plants 47,845.03Volunteer support 250.00Weed control 6,000.00Total On Ground. 57,449.78PAG Landcare Award <strong>2009</strong> 1,000.00PAG operating costs 20,689.66Project supervision 125,000.00Promotions in 1,386.67Queens Park Weed Mapping. 7,110.00Registration 4,945.47Reimbursements 11,546.42Reimbursements- DPI 64,591.57Research Analysis Fees 1,565.52Sponsorship 2,000.00SRT Grants 250,000.00Tarun Ct Basin 7,200.00Urban Renewal ProjectsAdministration 7,500.00Page 128


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>12:32 PM South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare13/09/10 Profit & LossJuly <strong>2009</strong> through June <strong>2010</strong>Jul '<strong>2009</strong> - Jun <strong>2010</strong>Construction 0.00Planning & Design 0.00Plants 0.00Project ManagementArmadale 36,000.00Total Project Management 36,000.00Weed Control & maintenance 0.00Total Urban Renewal Projects 43,500.00Wharf St 09-10 8,000.00WoodlupineAdmin 3,600.00Labour 15,600.00Total Woodlupine 19,200.00Worldwide Printing-Masons L. 0.00Yulebrook Project 0.00Total Income 1,348,618.67Gross Profit 1,348,618.67ExpenseAdminAdmin Service Fees 81,847.56Books/Publications 1,353.16Communication/computer 7,901.22Insurance 7,513.34Office equipment 3,320.21Office Grounds 2,203.47Office Maintenance 2,238.37Postage 681.93Project Transfer 3.52Promotion 15,899.72Stationery 2,360.20Subscriptions 190.91Utilities 1,802.44Volunteer support 7,697.44Total Admin 135,013.49Audit 850.00Bank Service Charges 87.23BCLS Typha Program 129.26Beckenham MP On Ground. 5,000.00Bickley Brook. 855.95Canning River Fish Passage.Communications 1,546.95Total Canning River Fish Passage. 1,546.95Centenary Pk Comp Basn BelmontEquipment 10,775.00Labour 6,400.00Plants 6,497.50Total Centenary Pk Comp Basn Belmont 23,672.50City of Joondalup. 2,580.00Contract Labour 10,078.03DEC Grants 09-10DEC Grants Volunteer Mgmn 1,374.16Tree HollowsAdmin. 480.00Expert labour. 7,567.36Materials 3,053.42Total Tree Hollows 11,100.78Total DEC Grants 09-10 12,474.94Depreciation Expense 23,043.77Donations & Income 527.78Employment Insurance. 8,215.00Employment, 6,417.32Eugene's Water Quality Project 150.63Fertilise Wise Education.Page 229


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>12:32 PM South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare13/09/10 Profit & LossJuly <strong>2009</strong> through June <strong>2010</strong>Jul '<strong>2009</strong> - Jun <strong>2010</strong>Admin 588.00Total Fertilise Wise Education. 588.00GVEHO 08-09 613.63HR & Training 36,990.49Hydrocotyl. 472.50Laggards-Vehicle Operation Exp. 2,125.45Laggards-Wages Ins Admin 42,895.00LaggardsComputer equip software 307.31Lotterywest. 2,477.52LSL Liability 5,442.00Masons Landing-Area 3 2,745.37McDougall Park-Friends of. 1,250.00Mobile phone 1,560.00Nth Forrestdale Consultancy 13,725.00On GroundEquipment 680.77Plants 41,601.25Volunteer support 320.00Weed control 4,034.86Total On Ground 46,636.88PAG-oper costsOperating costs 19,578.62Total PAG-oper costs 19,578.62Payroll Expenses 555,486.42Promotions 8,138.26Queens Park Weed Mapping 236.70Rehoboth H.S. 1,565.52Reimbursement 12,061.92Reimbursement-DPI 63,190.54Research Analysis Fees. 120.00SALP 09/10 WONS 6,268.86SGIO Grant 09.Brochures 557.70Plants 259.20Reticulation 144.77Total SGIO Grant 09. 961.67Stencilling paint. 144.24Sustainable Production Op costs 283.01Taro Project-C of G. 3,159.50Tarun Ct Basin. 5,636.50Travel 16,692.00Urban Renewal Projects.Administration 8,696.50Construction 5,300.00Planning & Design 1,920.00Project ManagementArmadale 30,000.00Total Project Management 30,000.00Weed Control & maintenance 19,272.73Total Urban Renewal Projects. 65,189.23Vehicle operation expenses 8,470.39Water Quality Monitoring. 2,436.30Western PowerHard screening 11,947.38Plant screening 8,300.06Total Western Power 20,247.44Wharf St 09-10. 8,000.00Woodlupine.Admin 1,350.00Labour 2,569.67Total Woodlupine. 3,919.67Worldwide Printing-Masons L 701.23Total Expense 1,190,960.02Page 330


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>12:32 PM South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare13/09/10 Profit & LossJuly <strong>2009</strong> through June <strong>2010</strong>Jul '<strong>2009</strong> - Jun <strong>2010</strong>Net Ordinary Income 157,658.65Other Income/ExpenseOther ExpenseAsset purchases-Computers 0.00Asset purchases-Motor Vehicles 0.00Asset Purchases-Office equip 0.00Total Other Expense 0.00Net Other Income 0.00Net Income 157,658.65Page 431


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<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>New <strong>2010</strong>-2011 projectsTURF MANAGER TRAINING PROGRAMCoordinated by Amy KrupaTurf managers, including Local Government Parks andGardens Officers, working in the Swan Canning Catchmentwill have the opportunity to be Fertcare trained. Thetraining will be focused on fertiliser best managementpractices and will also include focus areas as identified by thePhosphorus Awareness Project’s <strong>Annual</strong> Nutrient Survey forLocal Government Authorities. It is expected that 200 turfmanagers will be trained through this program.Kindly funded by the SRT Healthy Rivers Program.Turf abutting the Canning RiverANVIL WAY DNIPCoordinated by Tom AtkinsonThis SRT Canning and <strong>SERCUL</strong> partnership project is set tocommence in November <strong>2010</strong>. The project aims to improvewater quality in the Mills St main drain.Anvil compensation basinFRESHWATER FAUNA EDUCATION PROJECT<strong>SERCUL</strong> in partnership with the Murdoch University FishHealth Unit have successfully gained Lotterywest funding todevelop and implement a Freshwater Fauna Education Project.The project has created the musselwatchWA website and willcreate a 15 minute video of Southwest WA freshwater faunain action as well as develop a picture brochure and referencebooklet. This work will be promoted with an educationalseminar series commencing in mid 2011.Freshwater musselsSCIENCE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT<strong>SERCUL</strong> are developing a new Science Program to enhancethe integration of more science into all of it’s projects.kalamunda project - hartfield park<strong>SERCUL</strong> was awarded a tender for weed mapping in spring<strong>2010</strong> and weed management planning for the Hartfield ParkBushland in Wattle Grove (Shire of Kalamunda)Hartfield Park, Kalamunda33


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>new <strong>2010</strong> - 2011 projectsUrban Waterways Renewal PROJECTCoordinated by Ana TerrazasThe ‘Urban Waterways Renewal’ (UWR) project is funded bythe Australian Government through Water for the Future -National Water Security Plan for Cities and Towns program.The Australian Government funding will provide $4 milliondollars for actions identified in the Swan Canning WQIP.The project partners are matching this funding commitmentthrough the expansion of existing and development of newworks programs.The UWR project objectives is to retrofit the existing LocalGovernment drainage for Bannister Creek, Bickley Brook andSouthern River Catchments. In addition to improving waterquality these projects will improve the visual amenity of theurban areas and restore natural habitats, improve biodiversityand reduce erosion as well as demonstrate nest managementpractices for stormwater management.There is a total of 11 projects running across the Cities ofCanning, Gosnells and Armadale.Bannister Creek Living Stream - City of CanningThe aim of this project is to enable the final sections ofBannister Creek to be restored to perform as a living stream,while maintaining its function of carrying stormwater fromthe surrounding industrial and urban catchments.This will be done by the installation of stormwater treatmentmedia, weirs, riffles and establishment of healthy fringingvegetation for the biofiltration of pollutants.Bickley Brook - City of GosnellsThere are three project sites on the Bickley Brook (BickleyBrook Confluence, Mandarin Road and Eva Street to Tonkin)with these projects aimed to reduce contamination enteringthe Canning River from the Bickley Brook and to increasethe natural systems ability to retain and uptake nitrogen andphosphorus.This will be done by battering steep banks, the establishmentof natural vegetation along the bank, riffle construction andweed management.The four projects in the City of Gosnells aim to retrofitUWR PlanningPollution entering Bannister CreekWeeds in Bannister CreekBickley Brook Confluence34


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>new <strong>2010</strong> - 2011 projectsapproximately 200m of urban industrial open drain with aseries of biofiltration systems or ‘rain gardens’ to improve thequality of stormwater being delivered to Bickley Brook at theMyola South Place outfall.Southern River - City of ArmadaleThere are five projects in the City of Armadale consisting ofliving stream construction and bioretention systems.Grovelands Reserve, Strawberry Drive and Third Avenueand Seville Grove projects are aimed at retrofitting detentionbasins or sumps in public open space enabling the first stagesof a treatment train for water that is discharged from thesurrounding commercial, industrial and residential catchmentand will be treated in a biorention system before entering theWungong River.The project will involve the incorporation of groundwatertrench technology and amended soil media, revegetation withnative species, weed management and installation of MyCelxfor catchment investigation.Wungong River and Riverside Lane projects aim tosignificantly reduce the quantity of nitrogen entering theWungong River by creating a living stream.This will be done by removing sections of pipe (near Lake Roadand Riverside Lane) that feed into the river and replacing themwith living stream to treat water for nitrogen and phosphorusin addition to increasing oxygen levels. Weed management,revegetation with native species and the incorporation of soilmedia will also occur in both projects.Williams Road Drain ProjectWilliams Road Drain is a combination of a large open swaleand subsurface piped system. The piped section drains lowflow periods and supports the drainage during peak flows.The aim of this project is to capture sediment and grosspollutants to lower the nutrients levels; reduce bank erosion;as well as creating an ecological linkage with the ArmadaleGosnells Landcare Group site immediately downstream.These projects are funded by Federal and State Government,the Swan River Trust, Water Corporation and the LocalGovernments of Canning, Gosnells and Armadale.Tonkin Hwy project site meetingMandarin Road pollutionStrawberry Drive project siteWilliams Road Drain35


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>new staff and directions at serculNEW STAFFMatt Grimbly commenced at <strong>SERCUL</strong> in July <strong>2010</strong> takingover Glen Byleveld’s role as the Canning River RestorationOfficer. This role involves the eradication, education andcontrol of Weeds of National Significance (e.g. Blackberry,Willows, Boneseed), protection and enhancement of TEC’sand the restoration of the Canning River. This role is fundedby the Australian Government’s Caring for Our CountryProgram via the Perth Region NRM.Annick DeLange commenced at <strong>SERCUL</strong> in September<strong>2010</strong> full time as the Waterways Restoration Officer forthe Urban Waterways Renewal Project. She will assist the<strong>SERCUL</strong> team to coordinate the Urban Waterway Renewalprojects in Gosnells and Bannister Creek. This role is fundedby the UWR Project.José Alcala commenced in October <strong>2010</strong> as an AssistantFinancial and HR Administrator. Jose` will assist with theoverall financial and administrative governance. This role isfunded by <strong>SERCUL</strong>.Matt GrimblyAnnick DeLangeFUTURE DIRECTION OF <strong>SERCUL</strong> FOR <strong>2010</strong>-2011<strong>SERCUL</strong> is looking forward to exciting new projects thatwill commence in this new year and progress through into2012. A new focus on a scientific approach to what and how<strong>SERCUL</strong> develop and implement NRM will progress thesuccess of landcare from an ecological function perspective.We hope that our partnerships will prosper accordingly.<strong>SERCUL</strong> will undertake a review of its internal managementstructures, it’s training program and core values, to ensure thatwe continue to provide a holistic and innovative approachto community development and long term, sustainableNRM. This will include a review of our approach towardsevaluating restoration and educational success includingsocial and behavioural science as a critical element of ourNRM program.The <strong>SERCUL</strong> team look forward to the consolidation ofpartnerships during this phase of NRM delivery growth.José Alcala<strong>SERCUL</strong> Homestead and Veggie Garden36


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>THANK youThe South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare Inc. Committee and Staff sincerely thankall the Community groups, Non Government Organisations, Volunteers, Local GovernmentAuthorities, State and Australian Government Departments and Private Business project partnersfor your contribution towards the care and protection of the Natural Resources of the Swan Regionduring the <strong>2009</strong> - <strong>2010</strong> year. We look forward to continuing our partnerships in <strong>2010</strong> - 2011 toachieve an even more sustainable approach to Natural Resource Management in Perth, WesternAustralia.Good luck for <strong>2010</strong> - 2011South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare Inc.69 Horley Road Beckenham WA 6107Phone: 9458 5664 Facsimile: 9458 5661Email: julierobert@sercul.org.auWebsite: www.sercul.org.au37


<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>acknowledgement of funding partnersThe South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare acknowledges and sincerelythanks the following Australian Government Departments, State Government of WADepartments, Natural Resource Management organisations, Private Businesses, LocalGovernments, and Community groups for their financial and in-kind contributionswhich has led to the success of our project delivery for the <strong>2009</strong> - <strong>2010</strong> year.Gosnells Community Bank®BranchMen of the Trees38


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69 Horley RoadBECKENHAM WA 6107Phone: 08 9458 5664Fax: 08 9458 5661Email: julierobert@sercul.org.auWebsite: www.sercul.org.au

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