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Kaya! Makuru is near (June and July). 

The Noongar season of fertility. The coldest and wettest season of the year with more frequent gales and storms.

During this time, a lot of animals pair together in preparation for breeding season, you may see pairs of wardongs (ravens) flying together. Emerging flowers include the yellows of Acacias and Hibbertia hypericoides (seen above) and the beautiful pink/orange of Banksia menziesii.

Noongar people move inland from the coast to shelter from the cold coastal winds. Food sources also change to inland sources of red-meat such as the yonga (kangaroo) and weitj (emu) are common during this time of the year. 
Land Management & Works Update
A very busy time in the corridor over the past two months and we are heading into planting season! Update below: 
  • Powerline pruning occurred by Western Power contractor in April and May. Contractor was met by DBCA representative and Rehabilitating Roe 8 Project Manager ensure minimal damage and disturbance of native vegetation.
  • Annual weeds are appearing after two recent rainfall events. Contractor has been engaged to begin weed control.
  • A large limb has fallen from the Jarrah on the corner of Cooby Av/Forrest Road. Contractor will prune and remove smaller branches and leave limb in situ as habitat.
  • Fence repairs completed on western side of Malvolio Rd and in S7. Gate repaired on Bibra Drive.
  • Universal Access Gate installed on Malvolio as per Path Network Plan, plus moving redundant Malvolio hop-over to the corner of Hope and Progress.
  • Limestone path in Malvolio bushland will soon be re-rolled by the contractor. This will repair damage done by water truck.
  • Rabbit control planned for late May, as per contractor advice. To be coordinated in conjunction with control in adjacent DBCA and City of Cockburn Land.
Feral Fox and Cat Control Notification
This image illustrates the value of controlling feral animals to protect our endemic fauna. 

Sadly, this resident Quenda (Isoodon obesulus) was recently found in the corridor with signs of cat or fox attack. This species among many other natives are are at risk of predation by introduced species. 

To help protect our native wildlife in the corridor, we will be undertaking feral fox and cat control in early June. On site signage and online communications will notify residents of this work

Please be sure to keep pet cats away from bushland areas and secured on your property. 
New Rehabilitating Roe 8 Advisory Committee Members

Welcoming 3 new Advisory Committee members; Gavin Waugh (The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn), Leah Knapp (Coolbellup Community Association) and Dr Stephanie Hing (Community Member) 

All new members are long-time supporters of the No Roe 8 campaign. They are passionate about sustainability and conservation, bringing a variety of expertise to the committee. Click here to learn more about each individual member. 

On behalf of the Rehabilitating Roe 8 project and the Advisory Committee, we would also like to thank Kim Dravnieks (Community Member), Rachel Standish (PURSAC) and Angela Jakob (Coolbellup Community Association) for their ongoing efforts and contribution to the project.
Successful Bat Night Stalk in the Corridor

Educational and exciting evening adventures in the corridor with resident microbats

On the last Friday of school holidays - a group of eager bat enthusiasts joined Joe Tonga - the "Bat Man" in the corridor (on Earth Day) to learn more about our local microbats!

These shy, inconspicuous nocturnal mammals play an important role in our ecosystem by controlling flying-insect populations.

During daylight hours, microbats spend a lot of time in hollows of tree trunks or branches. The clearing of trees causes a major lack of habitat, therefore the installation of multiple bat boxes around the corridor provides them with essential nesting sites.

Check out the photos and videos on the website! 
Upcoming Events
Saturday, 28 May 2022
(SOLD OUT) Guided Bird Walk in the Roe 8 Corridor with Dr Tegan Douglas (Birdlife Australia).  

Sunday, 5 June 2022
(SOLD OUT) Guided Indigenous Walk through the corridor (bush tucker included!) with Belinda Cox. 

Saturday, 11 June 2022
Community Planting Day in Forrest Road North

Sunday, 19 June 2022
(SOLD OUT) Aboriginal Art Workshop at the Wetlands Centre, Cockburn with Sharyn Egan   

Saturday, 25 June 2022
Community Planting Day in Forrest Road South

Saturday, 2 July 2022
Community Open Day - Join local community groups at Len Packham Hall 
(Pssst, did I mention free coffee to the first 100 registered?)

Registrations are limited, click on the event link provided to register. 

Keep up to date with events on our website. 
Universal Access Gate Installation - Path Network Plan 
Have you seen the newest addition to the corridor? 

A new universal access gate has been installed along Malvolio road to allow universal access to users of the Malvolio bushland at North Lake Road West. This is part of the Path Network Plan.
 

Be sure to check it out at upcoming events in the corridor!
Keep up-to-date!
The Rehabilitating Roe 8 website is regularly updated with what is happening in the corridor, be sure to check it out!
The Rehabilitating Roe 8 project acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we conduct our business.  We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.  We acknowledge that the Rehabilitating Roe 8 project area is Whudjuk country and pay respects to Elders and Nyungar people past, present and future.
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