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Norfolk Landcare Group Inc

Vision Statement:
To conserve and enhance the Cascade Reserve, improving its biodiversity and to ensure the ongoing survival of the flora and fauna of this public space.
To minimize the negative impacts of cattle grazing and to develop the public recreation area also promoting knowledge of this historic place which was named "Phillipsburg" in 1790 by Lt. Philip Gidley King, in honour of Governor Phillip.

By the year 1790, 24 settlers were residing at Phillipsburg, in 1791, the NSW Corps stationed at Norfolk were garrisoned at Phillipsburg, the Island was abandoned in 1814 but was resettled in 1825.

The members of Norfolk Landcare Group are a small dedicated team that wish only to make a difference to the quality of life and habitat on the Island.

Contact: Warren Langman, President, tel: 23338
Louise Taverner, Secretary, tel: 23119

warren and cynthia

During an official tree planting ceremony on 15 March 2008 in the Cascade Reserve area government officials, Chief Minister Andre Nobbs and acting Administrator the Hon. Owen Walsh acknowledged the fantastic work done by Norfolk Landcare and community members.
Despite completing the Envriofund project obligations, the group remains committed to working in this area and are holding a fund raising dinner on 2 May at the Governors Lodge.

The picture on the left shows Warren and Cynthia Langman planting a tree at the official tree planting event on 15 March 2008.


The pictures above show a new project site and members of Norfolk Landcare Group at work during a recent working bee.
Heavy infestation of Lantana, Holly and Olive are being removed. The group hopes to have most of this hill and the adjoining one planted to native trees in the next few months.
Click here to read a more detailed progress report, which was recently published in the Norfolk Islander.

ABC Rural Report highlights RLI life-member group,
Norfolk Landcare Group Inc, on Norfolk Island.

Norfolk Landcare Inc

Warren Langman (Norfolk Landcare Group member) stands proudly in front of the hillside that used to be thickly covered in lantana and African olive. The tree standing tall in the background is the native She-oak. (Elysse Morgan ABC Rural)

Click here for text and audio interview

 

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