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Weekend WAGTALES # 032 Thursday June26 2008 We still need you to help plant 2300 trees ! This Sunday is Day 1 : Ashfield Flats, Sunday June 29 Location: just west of West Rd, Bassendean near Sandy Beach. Weather predictions:  So it would seem that there will be a couple of showers this Sunday, but turn up anyway around 9am, with gum boots, mozi repellents, a raincoat and enthusiasm! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bassendean Preservation Group to collect and plant 100 Alcoa die-back resistant Jarah trees at Success Hill After discussion with the Town of Bassendean, the BPG will plant 100 trees at the Success Hill Reserve. There will be regular reports back to Alcoa, the tree providers, as to the success of the trees. Tree collection will happen July 12 with the planting soon after. One of the problems to deal with is the die-back issues to do with the Success Hill Reserve. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Help us celebrate National Tree Day July 27 by planting trees and enjoying a BBQ on the last day. To volunteer, email us or phone Don 08 9379 9479 for more detail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Bassendean Council on Tuesday June 24 voted 6:3 to proceed with the Success Hill Subsurface wetland. While this may take some years to be completed, expect to see considerable tree canopy loss and a potential flooding situation. (Subsurface wetlands are NOT suited to high rates of inrush water that happens with stormwater. This is confirmed by the USEPA and other experts.) There will also be a conversion of the ramp to the (closed) fishing platform into a set of pre-formed concrete stairs. How such stairs comply with 'universal access for wheel chairs etc - AS1428' is a strange one. Provide your own feedback on any issue, see the 'blog' page. To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 031 Thursday June19 2008 Look at the BPG website and see the pics of the Apache treatment plant explosion Read the story and look at his pictures. It appears that maintenance (or lack of) is a bit of an issue. Yes, this story has been doing the rounds, but still worth a look which you can do on the above web page. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We still need you to help plant 2300 trees ! Day 1 : Ashfield Flats, Sunday June 29 just west of West Rd, Bassendean near Sandy Beach. That is in 10 days time. There is a 'dry run' this Sunday June 22 at West Rd, Ashfield Flats with a couple of banners to see if we can attract a few more volunteers for the following Sundays. Don is promising a test his 'solar heated coffee & tea' ... yea, I'd like to see that! We're also handing out fridge magnets with contact detail .... a sort of membership drive! (Long term weather forecast for Sunday June 22 is fine ... still waiting for detail on June 29). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Town of Bassendean's STREETSCAPE Plan is coming soon for public comment .... so is Christmas! There are lots of policies being developed from alfresco eating (no advertising permitted on umbrellas and menu boards?) to the street-by-street tree variety master plan. Parts of the plan have been workshopped by ToB Councillors and some are still to see the light of day. The CEO is saying that all will be open for public comment ... some time soon. It appears that there is some work going on to sort out some of the immediate issues like weeds instead of trees in the recommended tree list. It would be good to get a mix of feedback from individual BPG members and the BPG to possibly make a collective submission. There will be detail on this website when available. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help us celebrate National Tree Day July 27 by planting trees and enjoying a BBQ on the last day. To volunteer, email us or phone Don 08 9379 9479 for more detail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our web page popularity so far in June ... 207 unique visitors have downloaded 746 pages .... and still 12 days to go until the end of the month. To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Gnangara Sustainability Strategy - June 19 2008 Workshop The Gnangara Sustainability Strategy is a collaborative effort from a number of Government agencies and aims to address the rapid decline in ground water and secure the future of the Gnangara mound. To get invited to the workshop, click on the above link To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 030 Thursday June12 2008 It's a simple thing ... we need you to help plant 2300 trees ! 3 Sundays, 9am start on each day, No experience necessary .... All welcome! Ashfield Flats, Sunday June 29 |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 029
Thursday June 5 2008 - World Environment Day Click on the logo and check out more detail  Some of the World Environment Day activities in Perth .... Tiwest, in partnership with the local Chittering Landcare Centre and the Gingin District High School, will plant native seedlings around a demonstration wetland to highlight sustainable farming practices. In addition, Tiwest will celebrate World Environment Day with its operational staff by promoting sustainable practices during the week and conducting guided walks around the man-made wetlands created near the processing facility. For more information, please contact: Parveen Naidoo, Tiwest Pty Ltd On the occasion of World Environment Day 2008, the Department of Health will be launching its For more information, please contact: Bree Abbott, Department of Health The Environmental Warriors would like to organize a green free dress day with a gold coin donation For more information, please contact: Lauren Johnson, Environmental Warriors
For more information, please contact: Chris Menage, Scotch College Your next BPG meeting .... Next Wednesday, 7.30pm, Library 46 Old Perth Rd, June 11 Our tree planting starts here .... '2008 in 2008' native tree plantings start very soon The indicative dates for the 2300 trees to be planted are: Jubilee Reserve Sunday June 15 Ashfield Flats Sunday June 29 and July 27 (with a BBQ on July 27) Bindaring Park Sunday July 13 All plantings start at 9am ... bring gum boots, gloves, mozi repellent, jacket and enthusiasm! ALL WELCOME |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 028 Thursday May 29 2008 Native Tree logging has a KYOTO loophole Sydney Morning Herald / May 22 2008 Contrary to the positive spin by Allan Fels and Fred Brenchley, the representations Comprehensive carbon accounting shows that native forest logging in Australia is Australia must reduce its emissions quickly. The simplest and most effective measure is to Margaret Blakers Co-ordinator, Green Institute, Canberra Australia imports $2 Billion in forest products every year. As part of the 'tree madness', Australia imports $2 Billion in forest products every year. Do we really have to save a dollar or two on a ream of Indonesian photocopy paper compared to say an Australian recycled photocopy paper? Despite all the gas, iron ore and coal that Australia exports, our country borrows around $22 Billion each year to square the 'books'. We also import 700,000 barrels of oil every day ... $100 million a day or $35 Billion a year! So when is our country going to embrace LNG/LPG cars and grow more trees so our balance of payments goes into the black, (like China), the increasing price of oil has a greatly reduced impact on our pockets and areas like Ashfield Flats* get the restoration they need? LPG CONVERSION rebate of $2000 available from the Federal Government on new & used private vehicles. Click on the blue underlined text to get the detail. It can also start here .... '2008 in 2008' native tree plantings start very soon The indicative dates for the 2300 trees to be planted are: Jubilee Reserve Sunday June 15 Ashfield Flats Sunday June 29 and July 27 (with a BBQ on July 27) Bindaring Park Sunday July 13 All plantings start at 9am ... bring gum boots, gloves, mozi repellent, jacket and enthusiasm! ALL WELCOME * At the Bassendean Council meeting on Tuesday May 27, Sandy Beach Reserve is to be changed from being a local district park to a broader regional park, embracing Ashfield Flats. Sadly, the Council does not know where the millions of dollars will come from to support this resolution. To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 027 Thursday May 22 2008 Bassendean Council's Proposed Plants to Resident's Program The Town of Bassendean considering the allocation of $6000 in the 2008/09 and future Operational Budgets to reintroduce the Green Bassendean Program for local residents. They will be available to residents at the subsidised cost of $1 per plant. With the possible closure of up to 6 native tree nurseries in the region, the Bassendean Preservation Group with its experience in growing local native trees, was seen by Councillors as a possible source of such trees, subject to the best value that could be obtained by the Council for the $6000 each year. When the motion is passed, (possibly Tuesday May 27), then if / when contacted, BPG needs to decide if we wish to be involved .... by tendering to supply $6000 in plants pa. Waterwise plants for Perth A couple of interesting sites: Waterwise plant guidelines for Perth www.greatgardens.info  The Street Surfer presentation WAS made Friday May 16 BPG Member and our local State politician Martin Whitely MLA, accepted the Street Surfer for Stephen Smith and on his suggestion, was passed onto Mayor Tina Klein JP, for the Bassendean Youth Service. The BYS will be offering the Street Surfer as a prize later in 2008. Don't forget : 2008 Tree plantings start in 3 weeks The indicative dates for the 2300 trees to be planted are: Jubilee Reserve Sunday June 15 Ashfield Flats Sunday June 29 and July 27 (with a BBQ on July 27) Bindaring Park Sunday July 13 All plantings start at 9am ... bring gum boots, gloves, mozi repellent, jacket and enthusiasm! ALL WELCOME To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 026 Thursday May 15 2008 Tree planting - 2008 The indicative dates for the 2300 trees to be planted are: Jubilee Reserve Sunday June 15 Ashfield Flats Sunday June 29 and July 27 (with a BBQ on July 27) Bindaring Park Sunday July 13 All plantings start at 9am ... bring gum boots, gloves, mozi repellent, jacket and enthusiasm! ALL WELCOME  SWAN RIVER TRUST NEWS: River Guardians Program The Swan River Trust is looking for 50 honorary friends as part of the River Guardians Program. Click here for a nomination form or phone 9278 0900 and ask for Marnie Giroud, River Guardians Program Manager. Nominations close May 21 2008. The program launch is in June 2008. To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 025 Thursday May 8 2008 Happy Mothers' Day for Sunday SWAN RIVER TRUST NEWS: River Guardians Program The Swan River Trust is looking for 50 honorary friends as part of the River Guardians Program. Click here for a nomination form or phone 9278 0900 and ask for Marnie Giroud, River Guardians Program Manager. Nominations close May 21 2008. The program launch is in June 2008. Community Briefing, Monday May 12, 5.30-7pm To find out more about the future plans of the Swan River Trust and in particular, the river protection strategy and management program, phone 9278 0900 and ask for Tracey Perkins. Invitations close May 9. Program agenda BPG Next Meeting : Next Week, Wednesday May 14, 7.30pm New Library Building, 46 Old Perth Rd, Bassendean Many issues to discuss. Don't forget that we have the planting of more than 2000 trees to organise! Agenda for the meeting should be available on the BPG Website on Tuesday evening, May 13. To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 024A Monday May 5 2008 Wednesday: May 7 Permaculture Association of WA MAY Meeting Guest Speaker: David Dalgarno of 'Planet Ark' Fremantle ... talks about Planet Ark projects and some practical ideas for sustainability you can apply at home. Wednesday 7th May, 7 pm St Mark Community Hall Parker Street Bassendean All Welcome (members free, visitors $3.00) Supper to follow (..... does that mean finger food?) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Friday: May 9 For something different .... Local Councillor Lynda Butler .... has an exhibition of original paintings & book launch May 9 ... An exhibition of original paintings from the “The Enchanted Forests” a fantasy adventure story for children by LYNDA BUTLER OPENING NIGHT & BOOK RELEASE FREE MARGARET RIVER WINE +CHEESE TASTING courtesy of www.brookhamptonestate.com.au 9th May 5:30pm-7: 30pm ART GALLERY AUSTRALIA 1st flr 174 Hampden Rd Nedlands Open 10am - 6pm Mon-Fri Open 10am-4pm Sat & Sun Tel: 9389 6969 Fax: 9389 6966 www.artga.com.au Proceeds support RSPCA To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 024 Thursday May 1 2008 BPG provides the Town with a plan for a better Bushland Management Manual package. BPG combined the talents of many members, had a few meetings and came up with what looks like quite a good plan. You can down load the Town's draft plan and our submission from the website or click above. We will see what the ToB thinks in due course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For something different .... Local Councillor Lynda Butler .... has an exhibition of original paintings & book launch May 9 ... An exhibition of original paintings from the “The Enchanted Forests” a fantasy adventure story for children by LYNDA BUTLER OPENING NIGHT & BOOK RELEASE FREE MARGARET RIVER WINE +CHEESE TASTING courtesy of www.brookhamptonestate.com.au 9th May 5:30pm-7: 30pm ART GALLERY AUSTRALIA 1st flr 174 Hampden Rd Nedlands Open 10am - 6pm Mon-Fri Open 10am-4pm Sat & Sun Tel: 9389 6969 Fax: 9389 6966 www.artga.com.au Proceeds support RSPCA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final points: Federal Govt in the budget in 2 weeks will announce a $13 Billion over 10 year fund for both rural and urban water projects. Watch this space. There was another release in March 2008, where a number of programs were being brought together under Caring for our Country, totally some $2.25 Billion over 5 years. Volunteers ... don't forget we have some 2300 trees to plan in the next 8-12 weeks so keep watching for the Sunday BBQ times in the next Weekend WAGTALES. (The plan is to spread the challenge over about 4 weeks). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And the Street Surfer Bike will be presented to Martin Whitely (for Stephen Smith), who will pass it onto the Mayor (for the BYS) on Friday May 16 at 11am ... finally! Next meeting at the New Library building is Wednesday, May 14, 7.30pm 46 Old Perth Rd, Bassendean. There's lots to talk about ..... To be taken off this list ... email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 023 Thursday April 24 2008 ToB Council meeting, April 22: Town of Bassendean DID NOT accept the Success Hill Reserve development program. In a 'turn up for the books', the Council 7:2 rejected the Success Hill Reserve development program. There were many questions that the Town's administration could not / would not answer, including: 1. Will the Swan River Trust accept overflow water from a half sized subsurface wetland flowing untreated into the Swan River? 2. Is rubble concrete the best filtering medium in the 2,500 cu metre hole ... what happens when it has to be serviced ... when will that be ... and at what estimated cost? 3. If the floodwater control is so urgent, why is it not constructed until 5 years into a 10 year program? 4. Why should the northern beach area be removed and the other reduced in size? 5. How can the report claim compliance with AS1428 for the access from the top of the reserve to the floating jetty, when such access is now a series of concrete pre-cast steps ... "ideal for wheelchairs". 6. What are the estimated cost changes to the $1.5M program over 10 years? A series of 100 questions so far have been developed which will be presented to the Administration and Syrinx Environmental to answer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responding to the ToB's draft Bushland Management Manual A submission has been produced by the BPG. The ToB's Draft and the BPG's response are both available on our website. Have a read. We are suggesting a rewrite/rename as a Plan, plus a new day-to-day Manual, guidelines for volunteers and a creation of an Environmental Community Committee to provide bushland feedback to the Town's administration on a regular basis. If you want to make your own submission, read the ToB Draft. Responses close on Wednesday April 30 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final point: Online payment by credit card / PayPal of memberships, tree purchases, donations etc should be available on our BPG website by early May 2008. TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 022
Thursday April 17 2008 Town of Bassendean set to accept the Success Hill Reserve development program, despite not treating all the water. Despite admitting that in the 10 year Success Hill Reserve Plan there are limitations, the Council Administration is keen for the Council to accept the Syrinx Environmental plan. A report was supposed to be put on the Town's website on Tuesday night, but it was not until Wednesday that a copy came my way. (It will be available on the BPG website late Thursday.) The major limitation is that Syrinx want to see a 5000 sq metre subsurface wetland to 'process' the stormwater, but for budget reasons, only a 2500 sq metre facility will be built. At times of high inflows in a short period of time, (like Saturday April 5), expect to see flooding in Success Hill and/or dumping untreated stormwater direct into the Swan River. It is hard to imagine that the Swan River Trust and the Department of the Environment and Conservation will accept this. The Town's CEO Gary Evershed in a letter to our local member Martin Whitely said:" This is a significant improvement in the treatment of storm water entering the Swan River and while not being able to fully treat all the water it will go a long way to improving the water entering the Swan River". Personal comment: "I do not think this is good enough in 2008" Don Yates. Hames Sharley Streetscape plan - not accepted after 2 1/2 years The Council would not receive the Report because of all the problems and because it was not complete. A listing of the trees, still subject to negotiation, for placement in our street verges will be available on the BPG website, again late Thursday. Some immediate member comments include: Any chance that climate change could be addressed, thinking Australian perhaps and the deletion of ALL exotics including ES which are technically exotics also. I get tired of jumping up and down in the same place all the time. Cheers Dot I'm not surprised if that tree list was anything to go by. It was very strange. Greg I've attached a list of street trees used by the city of cockburn - which I've provided to Hames Sharley in the past and I think some of these spp. are appropriate - certainly more appropriate than the invasive spp. suggested. There are also spp. that are not recommended due their association with other invasive spp. e.g. I believe there is an association with lorikeets preference for foraging on flame trees and some LG's are (LG - local government) considering ripping up old plantings because of the problem its causing. Im really sure that there are lots of examples of other LG's who have gone through this
process and have come up with really sound street tree recommendations - another example I can think of that I'm pretty certain that the town of Cambridge has a policy that their street trees are appropriate and locally native to provide linkages for fauna. Cheers Danielle
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Weekend WAGTALES # 019 Thursday Mar 27 2008 Bassendean Council bits & pieces (Mar 25 meeting) The Hames Sharley Streetscape Plan, after 2 years, is still in the pending tray. Appears that our Environmental Officer and Hames Sharley cannot agree on a species list of street trees. It was suggested that the BPG could help out but this was declined! The BPG, (with the community), will have the chance to have some input when the plan is completed. Watch this space. The CEO acknowledged that our President Claire Hall's Bushland Management Plan for Success Hill is very good. It was done in 1999. After some prompting, it seems that the Bassendean Council has rediscovered the detailed study. The Council is accepting comment on the Bushland Reserve Management Manual up to Wednesday April 30. Some members are working on rewriting part of the Manual as a demonstration on 'how it should be done'. Feedback on the Swan River Trust submission closes Friday April 4. Check out the BPG Website for more detail. BIC Park 'cut up' The Town is about to 'convert' the croquet grounds to carparks on the BIC Reserve. The current road to the lawn bowls club will become a couple more tennis courts. The squeeze is on to get housing underway on the BIC Reserve, which will include the removal of the old tennis club room and the tennis courts in front of the library. Part of the push for housing on the BIC Reserve is a $50,000 consultant's study on the feasibility of the "Town's Visionary Town Plan". Sadly, there are no takers so far. Sandy Beach - 7 sensational sculptures set by the swan (April 1 - 11, West Road) Down at Sandy Beach we have the Sculpture Walk, Dance Performance, Story Telling, Music, Catamaran Model Racing, Bassonovas Workshop and a Creative Writing workshop. It will be a mix of Children story telling on Wednesday April 2 & 11 at 10.30am in the Park, various lunchtime resources, and weekend activities, including the .... Catamaran Model Boat Racing on Saturday April 5 & Sunday April 6, between 9.30am and 4pm. (Spare boats available). Our Website popularity The popularity of our BPG website has been clearly demonstrated by the best number of unique visitors and pages downloaded. In March so far there has been more than 168 unique visitors with more than 600 pages of downloads. BPG Next meeting - Wednesday April 9 Hope to see you 7.30 pm New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd. TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 018 Thursday Mar 20 2008 Happy Easter everyone! The Jewish passover is not until April 19 World Water Day Easter Saturday Mar 22 See last week's Weekend WAGTALES #017 with a whole lot of links. Arboretum cash-in-lieu The CEO Gary Evershed of the Town of Bassendean at the Tuesday March 18 meeting indicated that cash that might come from the housing developments on part of the arboretum may go to a project or projects that could be anywhere in the Town. Cr Brinkworth said that the current condition at the arboretum is 'very very poor'. If it is the wish of individual members of the BPG, and the wider community, to see the arboretum improved, then tell your local councillor and/or Gary Evershed, CEO of Bassendean 9377 8000. mail@bassendean.wa.gov.au so that the funds from the arboretum cash-in-lieu is spent at the arboretum. Bushland Reserve Management Manual There is discussion between some members about this draft manual. (Available as a download from the bpg website.) You have the opportunity to make comment. If you want to see a collective BPG response, send Don an email. BPG Next meeting - Wednesday April 9 Hope to see you 7.30 pm New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd. (We might change the venue - watch this space!) TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 017 Thursday Mar 13 2008 : Supplement Bassendean Council's Draft 5 year Bushland Management Manual Our BPG Member Danielle Witham suggests that the Bushland Management Manual is based on the WA Council's NAIS Templete (Natural Area Initial Assessment Template). The (Arboretem) assessment would have been made using the
Natural Area Initial Assessment template and as this areas is a complete restoration works, its description, when compared to good quality, natural bushland, is justifiably "degraded", however, I can understand how this creates confusion if people aren't aware of the process that's being used. cheers
Danielle
By way of comparison, check out KWINANA Draft Planand use it as a start point to assess the plus and minus aspects of the Bassendean Bushland Management Manual, using a similar/if not the same NAIS Template. TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 017
Thursday Mar 13 2008 Bassendean Council's Draft 5 year Bushland Management Manual Have a look at the 71 page Management Manual. (It is available as a 4.9MB pdf download together with a feedback form on the BPG website). If appears as if the Bassendean Preservation Group did not get a mention in the document, despite the claims that interested groups were contacted. If someone does find a reference to BPG email Don. The Bassendean Aboretum is regarded as having completely degraded vegetation. Is this right? Is this even more reason why possible funds in lieu of parklands and the nearby residential development should NOt go to the Town of Bassendean but to groups that might be better value-for-money? World Water Day :
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Weekend WAGTALES # 016 Thursday Mar 6 2008 Next meeting - next week Hope to see you 7.30om next Wednesday, March 12, New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd. (Should we have wine & cheese - see below!?) Voluntary Carbon Offsets The BPG might consider the following. Often companies buy verified emission reductions (VERs), which essentially are the same as a certified emission reduction (CER), but omitting the last stage of the certification process. VERs are attractive, because they are lower cost, and often come from small, sustainable projects which cannot afford to go through the UN certification process. A company that sources VERs is CantorCO2e.They operate in the voluntary markets. They help project developers to identify project opportunities, to finance the project, create the credits and to bring them to market to achieve the best price. H20 - NEW SCENARIOS FOR SURVIVAL I guess you will not be in Toronto on Friday for the free admission, wine & cheese, but there us a display of bottled water from around the world. It just goes to show how important water is for everything! Bassendean's Australand building site, Success Hill Reserve, Ashfield Flats, Bassendean Bluff and other acid sulphate soil areas are sites for close consideration. Lunchtime Exhibit Opening & Curatorial Lecture March 7th 1pm DESIGN EXCHANGE, 234 Bay Street, Toronto. Wine and Cheese Free Admission Posters by Italian graphic designers tackle the political, social, and environmental aspects of water. This thought provoking project will be exhibited at the Design Exchange and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. Curated by Arch. Roberto Marcatti, the exhibit also features a selection of bottled water from across the globe. Posters represent feasible and realizable proposals and projects, for the collection of water, its purification, transportation, distribution, recycling process and climate change. The exhibit explores issue of fairness regarding the distribution of water and a democratic approach to water resources. Also explored are those who have interpreted the lack and relative waste as an opportunity to market bottled water as a product. This highly regarded work will subsequently travel to Spain and be featured in the 2008 World's Fair. It will be on display at the Design Exchange and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura from March 7-April 27th 2008. TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 015 Thursday Feb 28 2008 Bushland Reserve Management Manual A new Bassendean Management manual was accepted and passed by the Council on Tuesday Feb 26 2008. It now goes out for public comment for 2 months. At this time of writing, it is not yet available on the web. Ring the Council and ask Simon Stewert-Dawkins on 9377 8000 when and where it will be available for reading and feedback. It covers the whole town. Successful thinning program, Sunday Feb 24 For pictures of what we were doing on Sunday, check out www.bpginc.info. Credit cards - to be accepted for membership etc on the web. In the next few weeks, this service should be available on our website. It should make membership renewal and sponsorship easy to get! Website - most pages view in February It is not the end of the month yet, but web pages downloaded so far at 533 pages, makes February 2008 the most popular month so far for contact visitors and interest! (Final count for Feb: 156 unique visitors - 610 pages downloaded) TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 014 Thursday Feb 21 2008 Potting & Thinning Sunday This Sunday, Feb 24, 9.30am Mick Ireland's place, 8 Ida St Bassendean. Some of the old seed we used on the potting day didn't propagate, so we are short of plants. After consultation with Mick and in line with Greg's spreadsheet summary, the following has been purchased to round out BPG's "2008 in 2008" program. Come and see how well the seedlings are thanks to all, including Mick! * Acacia pulchella * Acacia saligna * Casuarina obesa * Corymbia calophylla * Eucalyptus rudis * Viminaria juncea No Acacia dentifera in stock unfortunately. Anyway, just be there! We have excused our President Claire Hall, who is doing the Light Fantastic Photographic Expo in Fremantle ... so we will expect great pics in the future. Bassendean Reserve Management Manual - delayed 2 months Bassendean Council's standing committee meeting - Feb 19 The Bassendean Town Council was trying to get a 'Bushland Reserve Management Manual' passed at the Feb 19 meeting WITHOUT much in the way of detail, and WITHOUT any public input. The manual will now be advertised for public comment over the next 2 months. The manual WAS NOT available on the Town's website. This may still be the situation. On a quick scan, of a copy that "fell off a truck", there are no safety procedures for example in what is supposed to be a manual. The copy I saw did not include the arboretum but I am told that the manual now does. Councillors Sam Piantadosi, who lives near the Jubilee Reserve bushland, and Gerry Pule both had to leave the Chamber because of alleged "vested interests". The CEO got a legal opinion that said that 70 ratepayers that live near Cr Piantadosi was NOT a significant number ... so Cr Piantadosi could not represent them. The issue is not resolved. It will be considered again at the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday Feb 26, 7pm, 48 Old Perth Rd. Swan River Trust ... Ted Bentley's submission Click on the above to read Ted Bentley's submission, particular as it relates to pleasure boat use and foreshore destruction issues. The Bassendean Preservation Group also wants to make a collective presentation. Email your ideas to Don for listening on a discussion board. Sustainable Cities program - do we make a submission?  TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 013 Thursday Feb 14 2008 Happy Valentine's Day! Some outcomes from First meeting of the year (Feb 13 2008) BPG are planning a trial of accepting creditcards on the website for membership renewals, sponsorship programs and other contributions. This should make it easier for all concerned. (We will still accept cheques!) We need your help and ideas for BPG's submission to the Swan River Trust as part of protecting the Swan and Canning Rivers from such things as boat wash etc. Download the Strategy, and then email, write to 10 Thompson Rd, Success Hill WA 6054 or ring Don Yates 08 9379 9479 with your ideas. We will then put them on their own section on the www.bpginc.info website for your feedback ... then we will make a final submission. Our group has a current balance approaching $9,000, so we should be able to get some useful projects underway in 2008. Our website is getting more than 100 unique visitors every month and looking at more than 500 pages of information. You could say that it is gaining popularity! BPG has a couple of new banners, which can be used vertically or horizontally. They're ready to go with ropes attached etc. Planning is underway for the 2008 weed reduction program before the new 2008 trees is 2008 are planted out. Coming Holidays. Remember that the Labour Day Long weekend is with us in 2 weeks. Also in 2008, there is a leap year, so we have an extra day Friday, Feb 29. Easter is relatively early this year, hence the easter eggs and hot cross buns in the shops, Good Friday March 21 to Easter Monday March 24. Oh yes, Anzac Day, April 25 is another Friday ... another long weekend!? TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 012 Thursday Feb 7 2008 First BPG meeting of 2008 - next week! 7.30pm, Wednesday Feb 13 (Day before Valentine's Day) Meeting room at the new library, 46 Old Perth Rd. The agenda will be emailed out before the meeting if Steve is on the ball ,,, and we are all sure that he is! Annual Bassendean Ratepayers Meeting (Just held - Feb 5) The Bassendean Ratepayers Annual Meeting was held Tuesday Feb 5. Supposedly, the Hames Sharley Streetscape plan, which is now around 2 years in the making, will be available in around 2 months. (Don't hold your breath). Town Plan Scheme #10 is closer to being gazetted. Amendments will be easy to get passed, so expect the 'developer cowboys' to be pushing hard for higher densities. The Town Planner when asked about cutting down trees for developments indicated that the Council MAY have more control to reduce the destruction of the tree canopy on private land. The Bassendean Preservation Group was thanked by the Mayor for demonstrating such a wonderful community spirit in the Town with the 2008 trees in 2008 campaign. Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director of Asset Services, indicated that full surveys of the street trees and pathways were conducted every 2 years. He welcomed information on tree and path damage etc. So, if you see such problems, ring the Council 9377 8000 or email : mail@bassendean.wa.gov.au. The Town has (almost) a new website. Same address.www.bassendean.wa.gov.au TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 011 Thursday Jan 31 2008 Well, if that was January 2008 ... it's almost over, but ... Annual Bassendean meeting of ratepayers in a few days. Ron Van Delft is keen to stop boat wash damage of the river foreshore Don Yates appointed consultant for the Railway WA Museum program Ashfield Station study announced - station may move In future plantings - do we add species from the north? BPG's next meeting in less than 2 weeks Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat) next Wednesday, Feb 6 Robot (tree planting) & pond boat courses - only $10 each ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Annual Bassendean Ratepayers' Meeting 7pm Tuesday, Feb 5 Downstairs, 48 Old Perth Rd Come and ask lots of questions, like what has happened about the Hames Sharley Streetscape plan that started 2 years ago. And with underground power, less expensive tree pruning and more habitat for the native flora and fauna. What are the implications for Success Hill Reserve, Point Reserve, Pickering Park, Sandy Beach and Ashfield Flats (all now riverparks) and the control by the Swan River Trust? TOP New strategies to reduce boat wash damage Ron Van Delft has discovered a 'lego-like' system for helping to reduce the boat wash damage along our river foreshores. Do we actively take on such a project in 2008, even putting in an application to the Swan River Trust for funding to trial the system Go and see Whisprwave TOP BPG Member Don Yates just appointed consultant for local program The Railway WA Group are looking at ways to accommodate more rolling stock on site, (as they have to move away from the Midland workshops). Care has to be taken with the local vegetation and the drain area running through the area for a Win! WIn! outcome. TOP Ashfield Station & TOD study announced Local MLA (and member of BPG) Martin Whitely has just announced that a study concerning the transit oriented development in an 800 metre circle around the Ashfield Station is about to start. There is a chance that the station will move closer to Tonkin Highway and new rail links south to the Airport and north could also be part of the planning. Cyril Jackson High School grounds may also be important. The circle may also reach to the Swan River. Are there any known trees or local flora & fauna that should be recognised as part of any planning .... and maybe BPG should also participate in the study? TOP Supplementary species from the north? With the ever encroaching 'climate change' and things getting hotter, will BPG consider native species from say 50 to 100Km north of Perth in our future plantings program? We have spoken about this before, but looking to the future and seed collection etc, now may be the time to look at such things. TOP Next meeting - BPG - less than 2 weeks! The first meeting for 2008 will be at the new Library meeting room #1, 7.30pm Wednesday Feb 13 2008. 46 Old Perth Road, Bassendean .... who is bringing the biscuits? TOP Next Wednesday, Feb 6 is Chinese New Year (Year 4096 or thereabouts) The Year of the Rat starts Wednesday Feb 6 .... you know what they say, when the cat is away, the mice act like rats! It also means wealth, charm & order ... a protector and bringer of material prosperity! TOP Bassendean Leisure Courses - robots & pond boats Don Yates is running a couple of leisure courses, (and writing the rules!) The robot competition course is 4 nights x 2 hours ... with the aim to plant trees as quick as possible. The pond boat course 2 nights x 2 hours includes a kit boat. Each course is only $10 complete. Yes, you keep the boat but Don keeps the supplied robots! Travis Moore, Town of Bassendean 9377 8000 for more detail. TOP To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 010 Thursday Jan 24 2008 Enjoy the Australia Day long weekend this weekend. The Bassendean Council has a fireworks show at the Ashfield Reserve, Guildford Rd if you do not want to travel to the City. (Saturday evening 6pm - 9.30pm) A couple of new topics on the BPG website Member Eunice Brinkworth is seeking her lost walking stick.  Picture: Courtesy of The Community Newspaper ------------------------------------------------------------------------- New newsletter The link to the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (KABC) Newsletter #1 is listed under 'Hot Issues' on the home page .. click and read on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upset by people dropping rubbish ... If you get upset about people dropping rubbish, you can sign up and get a series of unique witness statement cards, so you can make reports that can lead to prosecutions. Don't get frustrated, get even! See the www.KABC.wa.gov.au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember .... It is Bassendean's Annual Ratepayers Meeting, on Tuesday 7pm, Feb 5, 48 Old Perth Rd, (downstairs) Come and meet the new Councillors ... and ask questions! (Destruction of the Esperance vegetation at the Arboretum?) In 3 weeks, it is the first 2008 meeting of the Bassendean Preservation Group on Wednesday 7.30pm, Feb 13, New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd. (The following day is Valentines Day ... so do we hug a tree?) |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 009 Thursday Jan 17 2008 A couple of new topics on the BPG website 1. Antarctic Ice melting faster than thought 2. Time's up for petrol cars, says GM Boss 3. Get signed up for a range of free green subscription stuff! 4. Read more about Earthwatch (Free subscription email available) Question for discussion & feedback: Is anyone aware of local native vegetation, possibly relatively high in oil content, that could be an alternative fuel source, and a future possibility for the BPG planting program? Email Don. There are multiple links to a range of websites, from the Weeds Society of WA, to info on a fauna-friendly garden, that relate to this topic. Solar PV's on the roof The Federal Government will subsidise up to $8 per watt for 1000 watts of photo voltaic (PV) energy generation .... which means that with average sunshine per year, and without the cost of electricity going up, it will pay for itself in less than 4 years. Now, they may not sound that exciting, but it is a small way of reducing the greenhouse gases and the payback period should reduce as the cost of electricity goes up. Once set up, it would be worthwhile to monitor progress (with pics of course). Maybe the BPG might need a solar-powered camera and GSM phone link to monitor our tree plants in 2008? Go look at the Greenhouse Gas website for ideas .... wander down the page for solar PV panel and solar hot water subsidy information. To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 008 Thursday Jan 10 2008 The following is a list of species planned for our 2008 trees in 2008 planting program. Check out the website location for more detail on the species, including pictures. The percentages (in brackets) show how many of each variety are planned. Kennedia prostrata (3%) - scarlet runner Acacia saligna (13%) Acacia dentifera (11%) Acacia pulchella (13%) Hardenbergia comptoniana (3%) Melaleuca viminea (9%) Melaleuca preissiana (4%) Melaleuca rhaphiophylla (11%) - swamp paperback Melaleuca lateritia (11%) - Robin Red-breast bush Melaleuca teretifolia (7%) Eucalyptus rudis (4%) - Flooded gum Viminaria (4%) Marri (2%) Casuarina obesa (4%) - swamp sheoak  Melaleuca Lateritia (Robin Red-brest bush) The SWAN RIVER TRUST has a paper out seeking public comment on the Draft Boat Management Strategies for the Swan and Canning Rivers. Have a read and consider a submission. To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 007
Thursday Jan 3 2008 Lots of visitors to our website (www.bpginc.info)
As we have only 30 members, and not all with internet access, there is considerable public interest in our website and lots of page downloads. We need to keep expanding our website content, and monitoring the progress of our 2008 trees in 2008 program with pics and species info ... plus maps of where they are planted out when that happens. We are already getting keen interest in next year's tree program. Send in your ideas or come to the first meeting of BPG in 2008, Wed, 7.30pm, Feb 13, New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd .... 6 weeks time! Email Don with any immediate ideas. Attack on Arboretum The land development has not respected the Esperance sandplain plantings. See part of Ron Van Delft's letter below: (He is a BPG Member ). "I write to express my extreme disappointment at the loss of the Esperance I write to request a response explaining why this part of the Broadway Arboretum A response is needed to quell speculation in the community about why the If you feel strongly about the issue, call the Town of Bassendean on 08 9377 8000 or email the Town. For a list of the Bassendean Councillors, click here. To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 006 Thursday Dec 27 2007 All the best for the New Year, let's make it a great, 2008! All our 2008 trees have a home! Yes, all 2008 trees were supported with a last plea on Christmas Eve for another 4 .... the particular person even contacted the Bassendean Council on Christmas Eve looking to get the trees .... but they were already closed! This suggests that maybe next year, (if sometime similar happens), that the Bassendean Preservation Group needs to look at ways to make the cards easier to get and share. We might have online credit card facilities by then? There were some interesting design variations, with people getting attached reminder bookmarks included with the cards, their own pictures, special envelopes and other good ideas! We could also add "smelly stuff" so they really stand out in the post. The idea of checking out our www.bpginc.info website to see where their trees are, is definitely popular, together with the idea of 'onsite tree parties' .... talk about a growing thing! All ideas welcomed! Send an email Oh yes, next year is the 4706th Year in the Chinese Calendar, starting Feb 7 2008 .... the Year of the Rat ... (leader, pioneer, charming, passionate, hard worker, with big ambitions) ... no, that is NOT a hint on the tree count! (Other Rat years are 1912,1924,1936,1948, 1960,1972,1984 & 1996) In December, our website also has received more than 100 unique visitors, looking at the site multiple times, which is good as we only have around 30 members. To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 005 Thursday Dec 20 2007 Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008! 2008 trees in 2008 .... Last count 1975 SEASON GREETINGS numbered tree & card sets sold. Only 35 to go ... I am sure we will have ALL 2008 sponsored before Christmas. Great work everyone! Potting Day went well .... (pics - Maggie Amy, more on website www.bpginc.info) Thanks all on the day ... including the Irelands for allowing us again to invade their space!  To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 004 Thursday Dec 13 2007 Action at the Arboretum (Input from Greg) Back in 2000 or 2001, Council gave its blessing to a subdivision of land at the corner of Troy and Scadden and as part of that a small road was created. The road was to be called Centenary Court - because it was to be formed in ToB's centenary year. That was approved by the state nomenclature committee and you will find it in road maps. At no time was land to be taken from Broadway Arboretum. In fact as part of the subdivision the proponents, Homeswest I believe, were required to offer either money or land to the ToB. We chose the land, which was to be added to Broadway Arboretum, since it was contiguous with BA. I don't know that anything has changed from that. It sounds as though it is finally starting to move. My only hope is that the magnificent blackboys, sorry, grasstrees, and zamias on the land can be moved next door to the arboretum. 2008 trees in 2008 .... Last count 1708 SEASON GREETINGS numbered tree & card sets sold. Only 300 to go. Excellent! If you want personalised cards with your own pictures, wording etc, then email Don or call 9379 9479. We can also print Australia Day cards, multiple trees on the same card, Valentines Day (hug a tree?), and Easter Cards. Potting day, Sunday Dec 16 This is when we start the trees in their pots at Mick's place, 8 Ida St. Ask Mick if help needed 9279 9373. Bring garden gloves and a hat. New pages/links on our BPG website Check out Ron's submission to the Swan River Trust (inc lots of pictures) plus information on ASS, (acid sulphate soils) in Bassendean. Make a submission on the Success Hill Reserve, BEFORE, Friday Dec 14. 50 years old - Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP) To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Weekend WAGTALES # 003 Thursday Dec 6 2007 November Sustainability Matters newsletter 2008 trees in 2008 .... Last count 1233 SEASON GREETINGS numbered tree & card sets sold. Only 775 to go. Excellent! If you want personalised cards with your own pictures, wording etc, then email Don or call 9379 9479. We can also print Australia Day cards, multiple trees on the same card, Valentines Day (hug a tree?), and Easter Cards. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), this weekend, Sat Dec 8 Drop in your HHW at the Bassendean Depot, Scaddan St. Check out the BPG web page for detail of what is/is not acceptable. Potting day, Sunday Dec 16 This is when we start the trees in their pots at Mick's place, 8 Ida St. Ask Mick if help needed 9279 9373. Bring garden gloves and a hat. New pages/links on our BPG website Check out Ron's submission to the Swan River Trust (inc lots of pictures) plus information on ASS, (acid sulphate soils) in Bassendean. Make a submission on the Success Hill Reserve, BEFORE, Friday Dec 14. 50 years old - Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP) To be taken off this list, email Don |
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| Weekend WAGTALES # 002 Thursday Nov 29 2007 2008 trees in 2008 .... Last count 1018 SEASON GREETINGS numbered tree & card sets sold. Only 990 to go. Excellent! If you want personalised cards with your own pictures, wording etc, then email Don or call 9379 9479. People who want to get multiple trees on one card, might consider some of the names suggested by Steve for a 'collection of trees' Grove: a small growth of trees without underbrush
Forest: the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
Stand: a group or growth of tall plants or trees
Copse: a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood or
Bosk: a small wooded area
Cover: woods, underbrush, etc., serving to shelter
Clump: a small, close group or cluster, esp. of trees or other plants.& conceal wild animals or game; a Covert Pot filling day, Nov 25 - believe 2100 were prepared! Sunday was successful day with Claire, Ted, Carlle, Ron, Lynn, Steve, Lisa, Ruth (caterer), Mick, Steve, Greg and Maggie active on the dirt trays! Suggestion made to Don to slow up on the tree selling! Household Hazardous Waste, Sat Dec 8 Drop in your HHW at the Bassendean Depot, Scaddan St. Check out the BPG web page for detail of what is/is not acceptable. Potting day, Sunday Dec 16 This is when we start the trees in their pots at Mick's place, 8 Ida St. Ask Mick if help needed 9279 9373. Bring garden gloves and a hat. More pages on our website Check out Ron's submission to the Swan River Trust (inc lots of pictures) plus information on ASS, (acid sulphate soils) in Bassendean. Make a submission on the Success Hill Reserve, BEFORE, Friday Dec 14. (There's more than 20 pages including pics, maps & links on our website) To be taken off this list, email Don |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc #001 : Thursday Nov 22 2007 Weekend WAGTALES ---------------------------------------- Member and local Federal Member Stephen Smith won the Street Surfer Bike. (Presentation to be made when he has some free time) ------------------------------------------------- 2008 trees in 2008 .... last count 988 SEASON GREETINGS numbered tree & card sets sold. (Almost half way!) --------------------------------------- Anyone interested in helping the start with the pot filling day (only). on Sunday Nov 25, 10am, 8 Ida St. Call Mick 9279 9373 to confirm Bring garden gloves and a hat.
This week's native plant ....------------------------------------------------- PAPERBARKS: Wetland vegetation, including paperbarks, grows in zones that reflect maximum water levels. Banbar (Melaleuca teretifolia) grows in the innermost zone and can tolerate flooding for several years, whilst Freshwater Paperbark (Melaleuca rhaphiophylla) grows further upslope where it is usually flooded each spring. Dense thickets of the salt-tolerant Melaleuca hamulosa are a distinctive feature at the Ashfield Flats. For more detail, check out BPG Inc's website For WW subscriptions / removal |
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NEW Willy Wagtail Stuff!
The Willy Wagtail bird is the inspiration of the Bassendean Preservation Group inc. Send us your favourite Willy Wagtail pics & clips |
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Willy Wagtail
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The Willy Wagtail card trick |
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