Bush Rangers help protect Bennett Brook

As the weather warmed and spring unfurled its wings, the College’s Bush Rangers ventured out to assist the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and Water Corporation with the Bennett Brook Catchment revegetation.

Identified as one of eight priority catchments for restoration in the Swan Canning river system by the WA State Government the JFSC Bushrangers, along with students from Kiara College, spent the day planting the banks of a stretch of Bennett Brook with two native plant species. Juncus Pallidus (Pale Rush) is a native rush that occurs in wet depressions and alongside watercourses along the Swan Coastal Plains from Dandaragan to Ravensthorpe. This was accompanied by Centella Asiatica (Gotu Gola), a creeping herbaceous perennial that grows in wet depressions from Gingin to Bremer Bay.

The Bush Rangers arrived on site at 9am ready for a hard day’s work. After a briefing about the significance of the local area and the safety hazards, they set to work together with representatives from DBCA and the Water Corporation. The cadets demonstrated incredible work ethic, only downing tools for a short morning tea and lunch.

The cadets were also joined by local state member and Water Minister Dave Kelly who met with cadets and viewed the progress that they had made. "Thank you to the Kiara College and John Forrest Secondary College students who rolled up their sleeves and helped plant native trees on Monday, the benefits of their efforts will be seen for years to come." – Dave Kelly

All the cadets enjoyed their day and are looking forward to taking part in future practical environmental project opportunities.

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