Blackwood and Barry's Reef Landcare Group
Keeping the forest free of weeds
Community chipping machine arrives
Blackwood and Barry’s Reef Landcare Group has bought a Hansa C13 chipping machine for use by the local community.
The machine is quite robust and is capable to handling branches up to 90mm in diameter. It’s a step up from a domestic chipper and a step under a fully commercial model.
Why burn your fallen tree tops when you can chip them into useful mulch for use around your property?
Use of the chipper has these benefits:
* No smoke;
* Carbon stays in the soil;
* Mulch keeps the soil moist and healthy – protecting tree roots which helps keep your trees standing for longer.
Only members can borrow the machine, but membership is open to all and costs only $10 per year. Being a member means you are covered by insurance when using the machine.
See http://blackwoodlandcare.org.au/equipment/ for more information and how to book the machine.
Can I please get on the list to use the chipper
Hi
I have left a request before and did not receive a response. I would like to join landcare, participate in activities after lockdown and borrow the chipper sometime
Thanks
Jeanne tahini
Golden point road
Hi Jeanne
I sent you this email on Feb 4 (below) and followed up on Feb 19 when I did not receive a response. Email from admin@blackwoodlandcare.org.au.
Hi Jeanne
You are most welcome to become a member of Blackwood and Barry’s Reef Landcare Group.
The group meets every two months or so. The next meeting is this Sunday, Feb 9 at the community meeting room at the Blackwood Hall.
You’ll find all our meeting agendas, minutes, etc in a DropBox that members have access to.
Members are notified of meetings, upcoming events, etc via a group email system.
Membership costs $10 per annum. If you are happy with this I will send an invoice (which includes our banking details). I need your address as well.
Once the invoice is paid, you’re in!
Regards
Shane Scanlan
Secretary