Robertson Environment Community Day – April 12
On the 12 April, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the NSW Government (SOS DCCEEW), hosted the Robertson Environment Community Day in collaboration with LLS Biosecurity, Southern Highlands Landcare, Robertson Environment Protection Society (REPS), and Robertson Public School’s Young R.E.P.S, at Hampden Park, Robertson.
The goal of the event was to engage the local community in discussions about the importance of the surrounding natural environment—particularly the two Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs): Robertson Rainforest and Robertson Tall Open Forest. Local residents had the opportunity to speak with representatives involved in environmental work and learn about various past, current, and future projects.
As part of the event, community members also took part in tree planting as part of the revegetation and restoration of the Robertson Rainforest at Hampden Park, planting native trees provided by Landcare Illawarra. In total, over 180 native rainforest species were planted to enhance biodiversity and support ecological restoration.
To further encourage community involvement and raise awareness of the natural environment, more than 200 endemic native trees were distributed by Wingecarribee Shire Council and the NSW Government for attendees to plant in their own gardens.