For over thirty years, Barung Landcare has connected people through nature education and engagement programs and provided bush regeneration services. This month, Angela met with Cam Burton to learn more about the new Parklands Drive Community Native Plant Nursery and how it supports the community’s biodiversity and natural resources.
Understanding the land
Locals please subscribe on website for newsletters, call or email for a special book direct code that will gift 10% discount
Luxury Spacious Villa accommodation overlooking the beautiful Obi Creek Perfect for Romantic getaways, Wedding Parties, Corporate Geoups, Family Reunions, Yoga Retreats or just a Getaway with Friends tranquilgetaways@onobimaleny.com.au
To find out more about us scan here
Hosted by Barb & Greg 20 Lawyer St 0483 880 408
P UB L IC N OT I C E Jesus Christ, fulfilled over 300 prophecies made in the OT. This one 700 years before the event. ,Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. //Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel //.The record of fulfilment 700 years later. Matt. 1 . 23. Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel.(God with us).
Go to You Tube. Let the Bible Speak.
CALL LEN 0432 617 107
8 DECEMBER 2023 HINTERLAND TIMES
Cam Burton
C
am Burton came to work with Barung Landcare six years ago, following a long career in horticulture. As the Maleny Community Native Plant Nursery and Education Manager, he is a familiar face to many locals and offers extensive knowledge of Sunshine Coast native plants.
by ANGELA REEDMAN -POLINSKI
“My role at Barung is to understand the land's needs and supply locally sourced native plants through our native nursery. I care for plants and work with landholders daily, each offering unique learning opportunities,” explains Cam. “Our small nursery here on Parklands Drive offers a relaxed, informative environment to receive planting advice and plant identification services to support your wildlife gardening. The goal is to showcase it as an example for wildlife gardening here on the Range. “The nursery showcases how choosing native plants over exotic species can help reduce the risk of weeds that degrade our local habitat. “We specialise in tube stock plants and offer a wide selection, and orders can be placed with us in advance for larger revegetation projects.”
We meet on a hot afternoon to discuss the new nursery. It’s cool and comfortable inside the main timber building, and the air flows freely. Shady pockets sit nestled amongst the high-set areas to relax and observe the wildlife. From the nursery gardens, you can see across the valley for miles over the Maleny township and hear the birds calling out from the trees. “The timber for the new nursery building came from Ian McMaster, a former Barung President and current committee member. It was a fallen grey gum tree milled into weatherboards for the nursery building,” shares Cam. “We have worked hard to create the whole site. Through the state government initiative, Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, we deliver Workskills Traineeships. The trainees' team and our volunteers have contributed to bringing our nursery goal to fruition through landscaping, building and propagating plants.” The traineeship program provides an opportunity for ten participants to complete a program at Barung Landcare over six months. Trainees assist with various conservation and land management projects and gain valuable practical and life skills. “This site showcases the different garden sections that can be developed with various shrubs and trees