Beaumaris Conservation Society

Annual General Meeting 1993

President’s Report

Once again we have seen another busy year. With yet another burn site to deal with and the ongoing maintenance of our other heathland reserves.

With the council taking over the managerial responsibilities of Gramatan Heathland Sanctuary we have seen a very real increase in the work occurring at the site. New fencing, upgrading of the perimeter fire break, further efforts to remove exotic grasses, development and installation of the interpretive board and the regeneration burn of the northern half of the Sanctuary. Since acquiring the management of the site by the Council there has been a real partnership between the Council and the Society to the benefit of the reserve.

The site of the Wildfire at Balcombe Park is truly magnificent at the moment. And this has come about by many hours of hand weeding, especially Jason and Jerry who at some stages appeared to have taken up residency at the site.

The ongoing saga of the Heathland situated at the rear of Beaumaris Campus looks close to being resolved. It appears that the title has been moved from the Ministry of Education and Training to the Department of Conservation and Environment. Handweeding of the burn site has continued, though there is always so much to do and some extra assistance certainly wouldn't go astray.

The work of Geoffrey and Ken with regard to street trees is bearing fruit with the use of more suitable trees throughout Beaumaris. This is particularly evident along Reserve Road.

Finally the magnificent coastline of Beaumaris has seen an increased effort by the local council in removing weeds and and planting indigenous plants.

Rob Casamento