2009-2010 Annual Report - SERCUL

2009-2010 Annual Reportbeckenham open space and homesteadBECKENHAM OPEN SPACE and MEN OF THETREES MEMORIAL GROVE PROJECTRevegetation and weed management works have been themain priority for the SERCUL 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 andSERCULMemorial Grove plantingSERCUL shed and plant enclosureLimestone wall in constructionVeggies growing in the SERCUL permaculture garden22