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  • Care and maintenance
    Ann Alcock
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    Care and maintenance

    During the last four months volunteers have continued with regular watering, weeding and mulching. The plants in the microforest have grown well and some are now in flower, despite the cooler weather.  The table below shows the rate of growth of several species since planting in April. Some are growing more quickly than others. The…

  • The Escarpment Park Friend – May 2023
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    The Escarpment Park Friend – May 2023

    Featuring a brief history of Highfields Falls Reserve, reports on Hancock Street Microforest planting and Rogers Reserve Open Day, and more.

  • Planting Day – a huge success!
    Ann Alcock
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    Planting Day – a huge success!

    Machinery was used to cultivate the soil to a depth of 30cm and a layer of 10cm of compost was incorporated into the soil. The process aims to simulate the ground level of a forest ecosystem. The soil was then evenly raked over in preparation for planting.  Stage 1 planting took place on 1 April 2023.…

  • Site preparation
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    Site preparation

    In preparation for the planting, we need to remove the grass on this site. This has been done by a herbicide spray undertaken by a Friends of the Escarpment Parks volunteer. It is estimated that the forest which will replace the grass will store 30 times more  carbon than the grass can. And once established…

  • The Escarpment Park Friend – Jan 2023
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    The Escarpment Park Friend – Jan 2023

    This issue features information about the upcoming Charles and Motee Rogers Reserve Open Day, the Hancock Street Microforest, identification of plants (including weeds), and more.

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