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November 30, 2006
Alcoa and Coast Action Unite to Tackle Coastal Weeds in Anglesea
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Alcoa and local volunteer environmental group Anglesea Coast Action worked together to organise two working bees this week to tackle coastal weeds in the area opposite Four Kings carpark on the Anglesea foreshore.
Alongside employees from Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee, who manage the local foreshore area, participants removed a range of woody environmental weed species including mirror bush, cypress, box thorn, tea tree and polygala.
Carl Rayner from Anglesea Coast Action said his group of volunteers meets regularly to perform working bees on the Anglesea and Point Roadknight foreshores.
“Since the Ash Wednesday bush fire in 1983 the Coastal Reserve at Anglesea has become infested with environmental weeds.
“At this particular site, it’s important we remove environmental weeds to restore the sand dunes to their original condition and prevent weed infestations into the adjacent Moonah (Melaleuca lanceolata) Woodland Community that is listed as a threatened community under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee regulations.
“We’re delighted with the large amount of progress we’ve made at this site with Alcoa’s help this week and will continue improvement works here in the months ahead”, Mr Rayner said.
Anthea Daley, Community Relations Officer at Alcoa Anglesea said, “This week’s working bees were part of our ACTION grant program where the Alcoa Foundation donates $US 3000 and a number of volunteer hours towards a community improvement project”.
“We encourage our employees to get involved in volunteering opportunities locally and in their own communities inside and outside of working hours. This particular activity has certainly put us to the test as it’s been one of the most physically challenging we’ve undertaken!”, she said.
Other recent recipients of ACTION grants are: Anglesea Kindergarten, Anglesea Playgroup, Eumarella Scout Camp and Surf Coast Shire’s Art ‘n’ About Musical Mornings Program.
Anglesea Coast Action was formed in April 1995 and has over 50 members. Its major aim is to protect the indigenous vegetation and habitat on the coastal reserve between Anglesea and Point Roadknight. New volunteers are always welcome. Interested people can contact Carl Rayner at: crayner@ozemail.com.au
Further information:
Anthea Daley
Community Relations Officer
03 5263 4249 or 0404 555 015
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