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Pinkerton Forest
Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group (PLEG) is concerned with the restoration of native grasslands and grassy grey-box woodlands, including the grassy woodland of Pinkerton Forest, the nearby native grassland in Mulla Mulla Grasslands (Bush's Paddock) and of the adjacent section of the Werribee River Volcanic Gorge, (which adjoins Western Water Treatment Plant at Surbiton Park) within the City of Melton, Victoria, Australia.
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To all tree planters,
Our Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group's next working bee will be held on Sunday 24th June from 9.30am -12.30pm
We will plant the Woolly Tea-trees and River Bottlebrush shrubs grown by one of our members Irene Cook, by the riverbank at Pinkerton Flat.
Boxthorns have been removedby Melbourne Water this year. Afterwards we will go on an exploratory walk, viewing the naturally occurring wildflowers, climbers and the native raspberry; as well as progress of weed control works by the contractors on the native grassland and escarpment above.
Everyone is welcome
Updated: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 11:32
Read more...Ballarat Line Upgrade: removal of trees from rail corridor
Ballarat Line Upgrade: removal of trees from rail corridor
Relocating felled Sheoke trunks from rail reserve to Pinkerton Link
At a meeting with Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group (PLEG), Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne Metro Rail Authority and LendLease concerning removal of native grassland vegetation from the rail corridor between Deer Park and Melton, PLEG were informed that a stand of Drooping Sheoke trees, a few hundred metres east of Ferris Road was to be removed to make way for railway duplication works.
Updated: Tuesday, 22 May 2018 22:35
Read more...PLEG with Western Water Open Day
Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group with Western Water will hold an Open Day on Saturday 2nd June 8.45 for 9.00 am start - 12.30pm finish.
We invite you to explore the stunningly beautiful volcanic gorge and learn about the four distinct ecological vegetation niches which are being restored and the fauna which depend on them.
Updated: Monday, 21 May 2018 09:40
Read more...Diary for 2018: January - March
Read about PLEG's activities for the first quarter of 2018: January to March, including
Weeding at Pinkerton Link: Sunday 14th January 2018
Weeding in Pinkerton Forest: 16th January
Weeding in Pinkerton Forest: 7th February
Spreading mulch & sowing seed at Pinkerton Link: 25th February
Weeding at Pinkerton Flat: Tuesday 6th March, Monday 26th March
Updated: Wednesday, 02 May 2018 11:30
Read more...Pinkerton Forest Story
This Pinkerton Forest document was placed in the Time Capsule that was opened on 2017 then re-interred in Pinkerton Forest, in USB form, requiring a detailed summary of our activities over the years in Pinkerton Forest.
Updated: Wednesday, 07 February 2018 10:41
Read more...Pinkerton Family Time Capsule Opening 8th November 2017 and Family Picnic
Official opening of time capsule
On Wednesday 8th November 2017 the time capsule placed in the memorial cairn in in 1931 and 1992 beside the family graves in Pinkerton Forest was opened in a ceremony attended by many dignitaries, reflecting the importance placed on the environmental, cultural and heritage values of Pinkerton Forest by Melton Council, Western Water and the State Government.
Updated: Monday, 12 February 2018 11:40
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Sun Aug 19
Winter Bird Survey
Sun Nov 18
Spring Bird Survey
Next Working Bee
Sun Jun 24 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Working Bee
Sun Jul 22 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Pinkerton Forest and Bush's Paddock Flora and Fauna Report
Western Water and Shire of Melton commissioned Ecology Australia Pty Ltd to conduct a flora and fauna assessment of Pinkerton Forest and Mulla Mulla Grasslands (Bush's Paddock).
Cobbledicks Ford Reserve: Flora and Fauna Management Plan
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd was commissioned by Wyndham City Council to prepare a flora and fauna management plan for Cobbledicks Ford.
Western Water Partnership
We recognise the ongoing support of Western Water in our work to protect and enhance Pinkerton Forest, the Werribee River and the Pinkerton Link.