Rotary Club of Runaway Bay 

Coombabah Bushcare Project

 

 The Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area was chosen as the basis for the club’s Centennial and Environmental Project. 

This area is recognised internationally as a significantly migratory bird location, forming part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park, a declared Fish Habitat Area and provides a rare opportunity to see the unique fauna and flora of the area

Whilst we commenced planting today the group are working at regeneration of selected areas within the Lakelands area. Like to join us then use the link below
The Coombabah Lakelands covers 778 hectares of regenerating forests, woodlands and wetlands. Gold Coast City Council adopted the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Management Plan in September 1999. The Management Plan recognizing that the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area has many values. The manage the area for conservation, cultural heritage, public utility, community use, nature-based recreation and educational use

Prior to planting in 2005

Planting trees

As it is today - 2009

Prior to regeneration work

Volunteers in action

The recovery of the area

The club’s members have supported this project since 2005. The local community members and residents have joined with us in this continuing project. If you would like to join the group as a volunteer then contact us on 2229 0096 or use the link to email to gnakris@bigpond.net.au