Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust were pleased to win the NSW & ACT NSW Department of Industry-Lands Crown Reserve Trust Community Manager's Award in the Regional Achievement & Community Awards sponsored by Prime 7 and Commonwealth Bank and NSW Department of Industry-Lands and accepted it as an acknowledgement of the contribution of our volunteer community towards transforming 549 hectares of wetland, dune and forest on the coast of Lake Macquarie. To date, 50 hectares has been planted with 50,000 locally sourced native plants to restore vegetation corridors. Volunteers have put in 1000's of hours in dune rehabilitation and improving natural biodiversity for wildlife. The Trust also manages 4.5 kilometres of beachfront and the Beach Permit system, walking trails showcasing park highlights, a fire trail system and assists in weed management in and near the corridor for 3.5 kilometres of Fernleigh Track cycleway and walkway. Trustees Greg Wright and Helen Rogers accepted the award on the Trust's behalf and on behalf of all our volunteers who will be encouraged by this recognition to continue their efforts to enhance and protect this special part of the coast. Greg Wright, Chair, Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust PO Box 7151 REDHEAD NSW 2290 m. 0428 101 667
Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust were pleased to win the NSW & ACT NSW Department of Industry-Lands Crown Reserve Trust Community Manager's Award in the Regional Achievement & Community Awards sponsored by Prime 7 and Commonwealth Bank and NSW Department of Industry-Lands and accepted it as an acknowledgement of the contribution of our volunteer community towards transforming 549 hectares of wetland, dune and forest on the coast of Lake Macquarie. To date, 50 hectares has been planted with 50,000 locally sourced native plants to restore vegetation corridors. Volunteers have put in 1000's of hours in dune rehabilitation and improving natural biodiversity for wildlife. The Trust also manages 4.5 kilometres of beachfront and the Beach Permit system, walking trails showcasing park highlights, a fire trail system and assists in weed management in and near the corridor for 3.5 kilometres of Fernleigh Track cycleway and walkway. Trustees Greg Wright and Helen Rogers accepted the award on the Trust's behalf and on behalf of all our volunteers who will be encouraged by this recognition to continue their efforts to enhance and protect this special part of the coast. Greg Wright, Chair, Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust PO Box 7151 REDHEAD NSW 2290 m. 0428 101 667
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