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The Glen Retreat Bushcare Group existed for a few years about 2005. The group cared for
the small bush gully between Frasers Road and Glen Retreat Road at
Mitchelton. There will be no foreseeable group meetings until at least a small group of local people express interest in continuing this project.
In the gully is an intermittent creek that
meanders between hills and eventually flows into Kedron Brook. Many
species of birds and native wildlife are found in this attractive place.
The group co-ordinator, Josephine McKay,was
trained in horticulture and safe working practices. Josephine was always
on hand to identify plants or offer advice if required. The Parks team from the Brisbane City
Council provides follow up maintenance and small improvements as resources allow.
There only needs to be a small group to make some positive changes to help save this precious
piece of bush from being overrun by introduced weeds. Chinese Elm,
Cat's Claw Creeper and Madeira vine are the main threatening weeds.
A lot of
rubbish has been removed from the site in the past and the weeds had been
reduced. It's fair to say that the bush was in a very precarious state
before this work began - the weeds were really getting out of control -
but now it's starting to look as if it may decline back to that state unless some local interest can prevent that.
With the help of
the local community, " Glen Retreat " will be a beautiful place once
again - a haven for birds and wildlife.
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