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1 Barossa Bushgardens S41 Committee - Agenda for meeting to be held on 17 January 2018

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF

THE BAROSSA BUSHGARDENS S41 COMMITTEE

To be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday 17 January 2018 commencing at

1:00pm

1. WELCOME The Chairperson K Jenkins welcomed all to the meeting. The

Committee acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we

meet, the Peramangk and Ngadjuri People, and respect their cultural

heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land, and acknowledge that they

are of continuing importance to the Peramangk and Ngadjuri People living

today.

2. PRESENT

3. APOLOGIES –

D Armstrong

4. GUESTS –

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Forms to be presented to the Chair before the commencement of the

meeting.

6. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

MOVED ………………… that the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2017 as

circulated be confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that

meeting.

Seconded ………………… CARRIED

7. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

7.1 Volunteer Recognition of Service Nominations

Ross Dawkins was nominated by the Committee, and received a

Certificate of Recognition following the 21 November 2017 Council

Meeting.

7.2 Purchase of cash register.

Staff to determine needs and arrange for purchase.

7.3 Formal Plan for Dementia Friendly Garden be submitted to the

Committee when available.

(Refer to attachment within NRC Co-ordinators Report).

7.4 Review of Herbicide Use Policy and Weed Management Policy.

7.5 An Audit to be undertaken to determine the requirements for disability

access to the Bushgardens and Natural Resource Centre.

7.6 Fencing of Bio-Cycle.

K Jenkins to follow up with Management Committee and N Rea to

examine possible budget options.

7.7 Seed collection site.


R Johnstone to contact owner for further information.

MOVED …………………….. That the matters arising from the previous minutes and

any recommendations contained within it be adopted.

Seconded CARRIED

8. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORTING

9. CORRESPONDENCE

(To be provided under separate cover).

9.1 Correspondence In:

9.2 Correspondence Out:

MOVED .................... that Correspondence In and Out be received.

Seconded …………………… CARRIED

10. REPORTS

10.1 Management Committee Report:

10.1.1 Strategic Plan Update 2017

Refer to attached draft Barossa Bushgardens Strategic Plan Updated

2017, and Director report.

MOVED ............................. that the Committee:

1. adopt the revised Key Result Areas and Strategies as presented in the 2017

update;

2. Note that Council Administration will commence populating the Strategic

Plan with actions under each of the Strategies and present to the next

meeting.


MOVED ............................. that the Committee adopt …………………………..as the

tag line fir the Barossa Bushgardens.


MOVED ............................. that the information items contained in the Management

Committee Report be received and that any recommendations contained within it

be adopted.


10.2 Financial Sub Committee Report:

Refer to attached Reports for October, November and December 2017.

MOVED …………………..That the Financial Reports be received and any

recommendations therein be noted

Seconded ………………….. CARRIED


10.3 NRC Coordinator’s Report including NRC report

Please refer to attached Report.

MOVED ……………… that the information items contained in the Coordinator’s

Report including NRC Reports be received and that any recommendations

contained within it be adopted.

Seconded …………………. CARRIED

10.4 Nursery Manager Report:

Please refer to the attached Report.

MOVED ............................. that the information items contained in the Nursery

Manager Report be received and that any recommendations contained within it be

adopted.


10.5 Site Manager Report :

MOVED ……………… that the information items contained in the Site Management

Sub Committee Report be received.

Seconded ………………… CARRIED

10.6 Tours Report

MOVED ……………….. that the information items contained in the Tours Report be

received


10.7 Update of Key Projects

10.7.1 Labyrinth

10.7.2 Nature Play

10.7.3 Community Nursery

10.7.4 Village Landcare/Carers and Disability Link

MOVED ……………….. that the information items contained in the Update of Key

Projects Report be received and that any recommendations contained within it be

adopted.


11. GENERAL BUSINESS

11.1

MOVED ..........................that the items in General Business be noted.

Seconded ……………… CARRIED

12. NEXT MEETING and Dates to note

Meeting: Wednesday 14 February 2018 commencing 1:00pm at The Barossa Council

Chambers.


13. CLOSURE

There being no further business, the meeting closed at pm.

Confirmed

Date: ................................... Chairperson: ....................................

Barossa Bushgardens

Strategic Plan Updated 2017

Barossa Bushgardens Strategic Plan - updated 2017

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Introduction

Barossa Bushgardens is a regional native flora centre, conserving, promoting and supplying the Barossa region's unique local native plants. It is a

model social enterprise.

Idyllically situated on a seven hectare site (being a Crown Reserve for which Council has care and control, at Lot 100 Penrice Road, Part Section of

Coulthard Reserve, Nuriootpa), this community project provides a reference point for anyone wishing to learn more about the region's local native

plants.

Operations and Organisation

A council has the opportunity to create committees under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 to assist a council perform it duties. The

Barossa Bushgardens S41 Committee was established to manage the Bushgardens property in accordance with the objectives set out under the Terms

of Reference, being:

1. To develop and maintain the Bushgardens as:

i. a model natural heritage resource for the Barossa region and South Australia;

ii. a vital human resource where people are valued for their contribution, knowledge and skills;

iii. a place of learning, where knowledge is shared and practical skills are enhanced:

iv. a model of sustainability through proactive seed collection, native plant propagation and garden development; and

v. a Natural Resource Centre in conjunction with the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management (AMLR NRM) Board.

2. To work in partnership with the Council, the community and the AMLR NRM Board in all aspects of the development outlined in clause 1.

3. To liaise with the Friends of Barossa Bushgardens for the specific purpose of supporting the objectives outlined in clause 1

4. To keep statistical information as required by Council and the AMLR NRM Board

5. To contribute to the future development of Bushgardens' facilities for the benefit of the community in accordance with relevant legislation

including the Crown Land Management Act 2009. Council and committee will come to agreement in developing an annual maintenance

plan in respect of facilities as part of the budget process

6. To promote a community spirit towards the Bushgardens

7. To generate funds to fulfil the above objectives.


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The Barossa Bushgardens currently operate under three main functions:

The Gardens

The Nursery

The Natural Resource Centre

In order to oversee these operations the Barossa Bushgardens S41 Committee is supported by three sub-committees:

Site Management Sub-Committee: to oversee the Bushgardens site, including tours and volunteers.

Nursery Sub-Committee: to oversee the nursery operation, this includes seed collection, planting, sales and volunteer management.

NRC Sub-Committee: to oversee the NRC component providing information, resources, workshops and training on a broad range of

environmental topics.

A Management Committee comprising the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Director Development and Environmental Services, NRC Coordinator

and Nursery Manager oversee the day to day management of the Bushgardens.


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SWOT analysis As part of the strategic planning process, an analysis was undertaken of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. The following were

raised:

Strengths Weaknesses

Longstanding organisation

Stable and skilled committee (Governance Framework)

Stewardship of local planting material

Strong support from The Barossa Council, AMLR NRM, and the FOBB

A pool of volunteers

Good reputation/held in high regard

Staff resources (Skills/Knowledge)

Evolving community hub

Capacity building/Communication

Lack of obvious successor on committee

Discretionary funding

Capacity to discharge grant funding opportunities

Staff resources (part time/casual status)

Relatively small regional base

Reliance on volunteers

Lack of agreed overarching plan for the site

Legislative compliance – community land management plan

Inadequate monitoring and reporting

Lack of security


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Opportunities Threats

Leverage rapidly evolving Barossa branding and regional focus

Further expand NRC related activity

Leverage strategic alliances to further ‘nature’ in the region

Working with Seeding Natives Inc

Expand Nature play activities

Integrate site with adjacent assets (open spaces)

Further grant and funding opportunities

Drive increased revenue

Continue to broaden benefits beyond environmental to wellness

creativity – labyrinth, Aboriginal site sustainability activities

Establish links with academic institutions – research and

development opportunities

Educational programs with local schools

Change of Government - Reduction or loss of NRM Board support

Climate change impacts

Disease, Animal and Pest threat to plantings and gardens

Litigation

Competition from nurseries

Increasing external costs

Volunteer capabilities and expectations, and government

programming

Loss of external sponsors


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The Future

Vision statement (Why - This is our core belief)

An engaged community committed to the native vegetation of the Barossa

Mission statement (How - This is how we intend to fulfils that core belief)

Develop gardens that showcase ecosystems of the Barossa.

Engage and develops relationships with people and organisations with the appropriate knowledge and skills.

Share knowledge and practical skills for the enhancement of Barossa ecosystems.

Collect and propagates plants native to the region.

Encourage the widespread use of Barossa plants.

Goals/objectives (What - This is what we will do to fulfil that core belief)

1. To develop and maintain a sustainable resource that meets the growing needs of the region.

2. To increase the capacity of our community to be better natural resource managers and champions.

3. To recruit, train and retain productive staff and volunteers

4. To support and promote Friends of Barossa Bushgardens

5. To improve governance


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Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Plan

(Strategic Plan for the Region)

The following Priority Areas are identified for the Northern Hills region, which area applicable to the operations of the Barossa

Bushgardens:

Protect grassy ecosystems through increased technical knowledge, community understanding, restoration and

protection of priority areas.

Facilitate integrated climate change adaptation of people and the landscape.

Protect priority primary production areas from inappropriate development to maintain industry and business viability.

Restore heath and heathy forest characterised by closed shrub land understory in priority areas including the South

Para catchment.

Manage remnant vegetation and habitats to reduce or halt population declines of at-risk species (including

threatened species and ecological communities) and build resilience into the system.

Protect and restore the North Para, South Para and Mid Light rivers riparian zones for improved biodiversity and water

quality outcomes.

Protect water resources for aquatic health and agricultural use (quality).

Support agriculture to adapt to climate change or transition to alternative business models.


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Barossa Community Plan

(Strategic Management Plan for the Council)

The Barossa Community Plan is an aspirational plan that provides a 20 year vision for the community and guides strategic

decision making by Council.

OUR VISION

Enhancing our premium wine, food and tourism region and its unique lifestyle, heritage and community spirit.

OUR VALUES

A commitment to…

• Our land and place, by valuing our identity for the benefit of future generations.

• Our community, embracing a culture of mutual respect, inclusion, safety and security.

• Leadership, inspiring vision, courage and enterprise.

• Achievement, encouraging and celebrating successes that enrich and strengthen our community.

OUR THEMES

Natural Environment and Built Heritage Community and Culture Infrastructure Health and Wellbeing

Business and Employment


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Barossa Corporate Plan

The purpose of the Corporate Plan is to outline how Council’s administration will deliver the Barossa Community Plan 2016-

2036 and connect the strategic directions to what is needed practically on the ground to give effect to Council’s vision.

The Corporate Plan primarily reflects internal responsibilities identified within the Community Plan. It should be noted that

there may be other initiatives arising from the Community Plan but that fall outside of the Corporate Plan due to their

discretionary nature or where Council has a peripheral role as an advocate or supporting stakeholder.

The Corporate Plan will connect to all other relevant documents in a coordinated fashion and deliver accountability targets

for Council and the community to measure performance.

Links with the Corporate Planning Framework

Barossa Community Plan 2016-2036

Aspirational

Barossa Corporate Plan 2016-2020

Strategic

Barossa Bushgardens Strategic Plan

Strategic


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Structure of the plan

Key Result Area

A statement of what element is necessary for the Bushgardens to achieve its mission.

Strategy

A statement of action designed to achieve an overall aim

Theme

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Link to the Council’s Community Plan strategy

Link to the Council’s Corporate Plan action

Action By when By whom Outcomes

A process or step of doing something to achieve

the strategy

How is completion of the action going to be

measured


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Key Result Area 1

TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE THAT MEETS THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE REGION

Strategy 1

Create a regional Seed Bank

1.2 Support native ecosystems through a planned

management approach

1.5 Maintain and seek to expand Council initiated

native conservation and land management

initiatives Action By when By whom Outcomes

1.1.1 Maintain and promote the Bushgardens as a

regionally significant seed bank for the protection

of the genetic biodiversity of the region

Strategy 2

Develop a ‘master plan’ for the ongoing management of the

Bushgardens

3.1 Develop and implement sound asset

management which delivers sustainable services

3.9 Ensure Council facilities and assets are accessible,

safe and maintained to an agreed level of service


1.2.1 Prepare a master plan taking into consideration

requirements for community land under the Local

Government Act

1.2.2 Manage and maintain all facilities on the

Bushgardens site


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Strategy 3

Improve functionality of the Gardens, Volunteer Centre and Nursery

3.6 Invest in, and advocate for, community facilities

that support cultural and community participation 3.2 Ensure Council’s parks, gardens and playgrounds are

accessible, relevant, and safe and maintained to an

agreed level of service


1.3.1 Improve accessibility of the site, including

requirements under Council’s Disability Access

and Inclusion Plan

1.3.2 Ensure the effective management of nursery

assets and plant production

1.3.3 Develop sales and interpretative area

1.3.4 Improve the reception/cashier space

1.3.5 Provide general interpretation/direction signage

1.3.6 Increase shade and shelter across the gardens


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Key Result Area 2

TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF OUR COMMUNITY TO BE BETTER NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGERS AND

CHAMPIONS

Strategy 1

Increase involvement of the education sector

2.13 Advocate for education infrastructure and

support improvements

2.11 Advocate for and support initiatives

designed to improve education infrastructure

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 2.1.1 Promote and conduct programs that align with key

educational outcomes

2.1.2 Promote opportunity for universities and students to

undertake Research and Development programs

2.1.3 Administer the NRC Program in line with the

outcomes within the Service Agreement with NR

AMLR

Strategy 2

Facilitate health and wellbeing programs

4.5 Advocate for and encourage services and

resources that ensure equity and support for

disadvantaged, disabled and at risk members of

the community

4.1 Deliver and promote health and wellbeing

initiatives in line with the Public Health Plan

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 2.2.1 Facilitate the Bushgardens Disability Support

program


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2.2.2 Facilitate Nature Play events

2.2.3 Participate in external events that provide an

opportunity to highlight the outcomes of the Barossa

Bushgardens

2.2.4 Complete and promote the benefits of the Labyrinth

Strategy 3

Create and deliver community oriented training opportunities

5.5 Support education and training programs that

directly respond to work-force gaps and

innovation

5.8 Advocate for investment and support of local

business through local transportation, training

and employment initiatives.

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 3.3.1 Develop a program of seasonal workshops

3.3.2 Facilitate the Work for the Dole program with local

service providers

Strategy 4

Engage with the local Aboriginal people

2.10 Promote our Aboriginal heritage and

ongoing connections to the region

2.2 Collect, maintain and make accessible our

Aboriginal heritage, and the history and heritage

of our community

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 3.4.1 Facilitate an annual Reconciliation Week event

3.4.2 Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with


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Peramangk and Ngaduri


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Key Result Area 3

TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND RETAIN PRODUCTIVE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

Strategy 1

Increase the skill base of staff

2.4 Encourage and support volunteering in the

community

2.4 Foster volunteering opportunities that are

responsive to the needs of the Community

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 3.1.1 Provide staff with professional development in

accordance with annual performance partnering

and training needs analysis

3.1.2 Staff to undertake annual Performance Partnering

3.1.3 Review of resources in accordance with external

funding agreements and service requirements

Strategy 2

Achieve stable and sustainable pool of volunteers

2.4 Encourage and support volunteering in the

community

2.4 Foster volunteering opportunities that are

responsive to the needs of the Community

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 3.2.1 Assist Council’s Volunteering Services with

development and implementation of an internal

volunteer management system including policies

and processes

Key Result Area 4


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TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE FRIENDS OF BAROSSA BUSHGARDENS

Strategy 1

Clarify the relationship between FOBB and Section 41

1.1 Collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a

regional and holistic approach in the management

of natural resources 1.8 Partner with affiliated government, community

and business organisations to support NRM

programs and services, sustainable land practices

and wastewater and stormwater reuse initiatives Action By When By Whom Outcomes 4.1.1


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Key Result Area 5

TO IMPROVE GOVERNANCE

Strategy 1

Maintain a strong governance framework

NA 6.3 Align operational strategy to strategic objectives

and measure organisational performance to

demonstrate progress towards achieving our goals

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 5.1.1 Undertake annual review of the Barossa

Bushgardens Strategic Plan to ensure relevance of

the Vision and Mission, and consistency with

Council’s Community Plan

5.1.2 Identify key actions to be incorporated into the

annual Development and Environmental Services

Service Plan and budget

5.1.3 Provide a quarterly progress report on the delivery

of the Barossa Bushgardens Strategic Plan and

Service Plan actions

5.1.4 Ensure that the governance structure continues to

meet the changing needs of the Barossa

Bushgardens

Strategy 2 NA


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Maintain a strong financial framework 6.4 Ensure that decisions regarding expenditure of

Council’s budget are based on an assessment of whole

of life costs, risks associated with the activity and

advice contained within supporting plans

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 5.2.1 Prepare a Wholesale and Retail Sales Policy

5.2.2 Prepare a Sponsorship and Donations statement

Strategy 3

Maintain effective internal controls to reduce risk

NA

6.5 Implement compliant and contemporary risk

management initiatives

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 5.3.1 Identify and prepare a Risk Profile for the

operations of the Barossa Bushgardens

5.3.2 Ensure that identified Internal Controls are

effectively monitored and maintained

5.3.3 Identify and document processes to reduce

threat of disease, animals and pests to plantings

and gardens

Strategy 4

NA 6.4 Ensure that decisions regarding expenditure of

Council’s budget are based on an assessment of whole


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Maintain access to external grant funding of life costs, risks associated with the activity and

advice contained within supporting plans

Action By When By Whom Outcomes 5.4.1 Seek to maintain funding from NR AMLR in support

for the Natural Resource Centre

5.4.2 Identify new funding opportunities to assist in

delivery of projects and programs


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Monitoring and Reporting

Successful implementation of this strategic plan will be achieved by monitoring and measurement of the following areas.

Strategic planning Update Total Review Responsibility

Strategy formulation As needed Annually S41 Committee

Targets/Performance Measures Monthly Meetings Annually Management

Committee

Finance Monthly Meetings Annually Management

Committee

Resource requirements and action planning Monthly Annually S41 Committee

Review of income and expenditure against budgeted data Quarterly Management

Committee

Review of action plan progress and achievements Quarterly Management

Committee

Strategic Plan Update 2017

Following the Strategic Planning Workshop held on 15 November 2017, a revised version of the

Barossa Bushgardens Strategic Plan has been prepared (Attachment 1). The amendments include the

review of the SWOT Analysis and the Key Result Areas.

Following a review by the Management Committee, a revised list of the Key Result Areas (KRAs) is

presented to the Committee for consideration and endorsement. The KRA are:

1. To develop and maintain a sustainable resource that meets the growing needs of the region.

2. To increase the capacity of our community to be better natural resource managers and

champions.

3. To recruit, train and retain productive staff and volunteers

4. To support and promote Friends of Barossa Bushgardens

5. To improve governance

KRA 5 was amended from ‘sustainability’ to ‘governance’.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

1. adopted the revised Key Result Areas and Strategies as presented in the 2017 Update;

2. note that Council Administration will commence populating the Strategic Plan with actions

under each of the Strategies and present to the next meeting.

Tag Line

Following the workshop, there has also been discussion on the use of a ‘tag line’ to be used in

association with the logo to express an overall statement for the Bushgardens. Ideas included:

A Living Seed Bank

Plant Conservation Centre

Place, Plants, People

These are presented to the Committee for consideration and discussion in order to adopt a

preferred tag.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

1. adopt ………………..……….. as the tag line for the Barossa Bushgardens

BUSHGARDENS

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2017

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2018

Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget

PROJECTS

Balance b/fwd from previous year.. $6,500 $6,500

Revenue:

Sponsorship & Donations $0 $6,500 $1,732 $10,000 17%

Interest rec'd on Cash Reserve fund $0 $0

Sales $471 $797 $6,834 $17,000 $3,434 $1,000 343%

Grants $7,405 $13,188 $17,936 $44,840 $0 $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,405 $13,188 56% $18,407 $45,637 40% $6,406 $23,500 27% $11,666 $17,500 67%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($2,359) ($11,918) 20% ($22,424) ($51,846) 43% ($40,175) ($85,718) $0 $0

Contractors ($111) ($1,464) ($1,432) ($14,466) 10%

Direct Purchases $0 $0 ($649) ($6,160) 11% ($1,158) ($10,348) ($1,767) ($4,914) 36%

Advertising & Printing $0 $0 $0 ($4,706) $0 $0 $0 ($404) 0%

Energy costs ($773) ($16,383) 5%

Sundry expenses ($409) ($1,755) ($1,924) ($5,012) ($10,412) ($28,500) ($1,335) ($2,887) 46%

TOTAL EXPENDITURE ($2,768) ($13,673) 20% ($24,997) ($67,724) 37% ($51,856) ($126,030) 41% ($5,307) ($39,054) 14%

B146 Village Landcare B140 Natural Resource Centre B145 Nursery B160 General Bushgardens

BUSHGARDENS




Village Landcare

Balance brought forward from previous year.. $0

Revenue:

Contributions $7,405 $13,188 56%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($2,359) ($11,918) 20%

Direct Purchases $0 $0

Materials

Sundry materials $0 $0

Other Expenses

Advertising & Printing $0 $0

Telephone & Postage $0 $0

Sundry Expenses ($409) ($1,755) 23%

NET TOTAL - Village Landcare $4,637 ($485) -956%

BUSHGARDENS




Natural Resource Centre


Revenue:

Grants $17,936 $44,840 40%

Other Income $471 $797

Expenditure:

Contractors

Salaries ($22,424) ($51,846) 43%

Direct Purchases ($649) ($6,160) 11%

Materials

Sundry expenses ($1,828) ($4,099) 45%

Other Expenses

Advertising & Printing $0 ($4,706) 0%

Telephone & Postage ($95) ($913) 10%

Miscellaneous $0 $0

NET TOTAL - Natural Resource Centre ($6,591) ($22,087) 30%

BUSHGARDENS




Nursery

Revenue:

Sales $6,834 $17,000 40%

Donations & Sponsorship $0 $6,500 0%

Grants

TOTAL REVENUE $6,834 $23,500 29%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($40,175) ($85,718)

Direct Purchases ($1,158) ($10,348)

Contractors ($111) ($1,464)

Materials

Sundry materials $0 ($505) 0%

Other Expenses


Other sundry expenses ($10,316) ($27,695) 37%

NET TOTAL - Nursery ($45,022) ($101,066)

BUSHGARDENS




Bushgardens

Revenue:


Contributions & Donations $1,732 $10,000 17%

Other Revenue $3,434 $1,000 343%

TOTAL REVENUE $5,166 $11,000 47%

Expenditure:

Salaries $0 $0

Contractors ($1,432) ($14,466) 10%

Direct Purchases ($1,767) ($4,914) 36%

Advertising & Printing $0 ($404) 0%

Telephone & Postage ($363) ($1,535) 24%

Electricity & Water ($773) ($16,383) 5%

Other Expenses ($971) ($1,352) 72%

TOTAL EXPENDITURE ($5,307) ($39,054) 14%

TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ($141) ($28,054) 1%

BUSHGARDENS




Work for the Dole

Revenue:

Funding ($428) $3,500 -12%

TOTAL REVENUE ($428) $3,500 -12%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($2,180) ($3,220) 68%


Other Expenses

Sundry expenses ($111) ($179) 62%

NET TOTAL ($2,718) $101 -2691%

BUSHGARDENS

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2017



PROJECTS


Revenue:



Sales $471 $797 $7,492 $17,000 $3,434 $1,000 343%

Grants $7,405 $13,188 $26,904 $44,840 $0 $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,405 $13,188 56% $27,375 $45,637 60% $7,063 $23,500 30% $11,684 $17,500 67%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($2,919) ($11,918) 24% ($27,755) ($51,846) 54% ($49,525) ($85,718) $0 $0

Contractors ($111) ($1,464) ($1,541) ($14,466) 11%

Direct Purchases $0 $0 ($995) ($6,160) 16% ($3,697) ($10,348) ($2,108) ($4,914) 43%


Energy costs ($1,254) ($16,383) 8%

Sundry expenses ($409) ($1,755) ($1,924) ($5,012) ($12,310) ($28,500) ($1,367) ($2,887) 47%



BUSHGARDENS




Village Landcare


Revenue:


Expenditure:

Salaries ($2,919) ($11,918) 24%


Materials


Other Expenses





BUSHGARDENS






Revenue:

Grants $26,904 $44,840 60%


Expenditure:

Contractors

Salaries ($27,755) ($51,846) 54%

Direct Purchases ($995) ($6,160) 16%

Materials

Sundry expenses ($1,828) ($4,099) 45%

Other Expenses



Miscellaneous $0 $0


BUSHGARDENS




Nursery

Revenue:

Sales $7,492 $17,000 44%


Grants

TOTAL REVENUE $7,492 $23,500 32%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($49,525) ($85,718)



Materials


Other Expenses




BUSHGARDENS




Bushgardens

Revenue:



Other Revenue $3,434 $1,000 343%

TOTAL REVENUE $5,184 $11,000 47%

Expenditure:

Salaries $0 $0

Contractors ($1,541) ($14,466) 11%




Electricity & Water ($1,254) ($16,383) 8%

Other Expenses ($1,004) ($1,352) 74%


TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ($1,085) ($28,054) 4%

BUSHGARDENS




Work for the Dole

Revenue:

Funding ($428) $3,500 -12%

TOTAL REVENUE ($428) $3,500 -12%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($2,673) ($3,220) 83%


Other Expenses


NET TOTAL ($3,212) $101 -3180%

BUSHGARDENS

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2017



PROJECTS


Revenue:



Sales $471 $797 $8,531 $17,000 $3,434 $1,000 343%

Grants $7,405 $13,188 $26,904 $44,840 $0 $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,405 $13,188 56% $27,375 $45,637 60% $8,103 $23,500 34% $11,713 $17,500 67%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($3,300) ($11,918) 28% ($32,850) ($51,846) 63% ($58,775) ($85,718) $0 $0

Contractors ($111) ($1,464) ($12,239) ($14,466) 85%

Direct Purchases $0 $0 ($1,038) ($6,160) 17% ($3,697) ($10,348) ($2,372) ($4,914) 48%


Energy costs ($1,325) ($16,383) 8%

Sundry expenses ($409) ($1,755) ($1,991) ($5,012) ($14,276) ($28,500) ($1,365) ($2,887) 47%



BUSHGARDENS




Village Landcare

Balance b/forward from previous year.. $0

Revenue:


Expenditure:

Salaries ($3,300) ($11,918) 28%


Materials


Other Expenses





BUSHGARDENS






Revenue:

Grants $26,904 $44,840 60%


Expenditure:

Contractors

Salaries ($32,850) ($51,846) 63%


Materials

Sundry expenses ($1,828) ($4,099) 45%

Other Expenses



Miscellaneous $0 $0


BUSHGARDENS




Nursery

Revenue:

Sales $8,531 $17,000 50%


Grants

TOTAL REVENUE $8,531 $23,500 36%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($58,775) ($85,718)



Materials


Other Expenses




BUSHGARDENS




Bushgardens

Revenue:



Other Revenue $3,434 $1,000 343%

TOTAL REVENUE $5,213 $11,000 47%

Expenditure:

Salaries $0 $0

Contractors ($12,239) ($14,466) 85%




Electricity & Water ($1,325) ($16,383) 8%

Other Expenses ($1,020) ($1,352) 75%


TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ($12,087) ($28,054) 43%

BUSHGARDENS




Work for the Dole

Revenue:

Funding ($428) $3,500 -12%

TOTAL REVENUE ($428) $3,500 -12%

Expenditure:

Salaries ($3,175) ($3,220) 99%


Other Expenses


NET TOTAL ($3,714) $101

October 2017

VILLAGE LANDCARE

Transactions for October 2017

Revenue / Expense Code Document Type Supplier Description $

Workers Comp Scheme Rebate SUPJNL Workers Compensation Rebate 17/18 ($51.66)

Workers Comp Scheme Rebate APINVOICE LOCAL GOVERNMEN Workers Compensation Rebate 17/18 ($51.66)

Insurance - Income Protection Insurance GENJNL ASU Income Protection Insurance 17/18 $151.93

TOTAL $48.61

NATURAL RESOURCE CENTRE





Direct Purchases - Canteen Purchases APINVOICE FOODWORKS Nuri Canteen Purchases $11.00


Direct Purchases - Stationery APINVOICE PETTY CASH - Bu misc supplies $53.18

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE OFFICE NATIONAL Invoice 354501 $274.52

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE OFFICE NATIONAL Drafting Kit to suit Stateline Chair $71.82


Mobile Phone Expenses APINVOICE TELSTRA CORPORA Monthly mobile telephone account $31.81


TOTAL $731.80

NURSERY





Commercial Activities - Seedling Sales SUPJNL CRCR Barossa Bushgardens ; Bushgardens ($51.82)



Commercial Activities - Seedling Sales SUPJNL CRCR Bushgardens ; Bushgardens Plants ($501.36)

Direct Purchases- Plants/Shrubs APINVOICE BIO GRO PTY LTD 2 X 1.5 tonne bags $345.95

Direct Purchases- Plants/Shrubs APINVOICE BIO GRO PTY LTD Nursery Supplies $409.09

Direct Purchases - Protective clothing APINVOICE FARMER JOHNS Protective Clothing $49.09

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE FARMER JOHNS Nursery Purchases $175.00

Energy Costs - Electricity APINVOICE ORIGIN ENERGY 3195059 Lot 100 Penrice Road $645.35

Insurance - Income Protection Insurance GENJNL ASU Income Protection Insurance 17/18 $1,012.88



TOTAL $598.05

BUSHGARDENS



Other User Charges Income SUPJNL CRCR Bushgardens ; Bushgardens Tour ($24.55)

Recoupment - Insurance Claims GENJNL Claim MO0022243 Bushgardens S794TAS & ($3,409.10)

Donations - Other SUPJNL CRCR Barossa Bushgardens ; Bushgardens ($61.90)

Donations - Other SUPJNL CRCR Barossa Bushgardens ; Bushgardens ($1,500.00)

Contractors - Fire Equipment Servicing APINVOICE Engie Fire Serv Service of Fire Extinguishers $28.17

Contractors - Bldg Maintenance Services APINVOICE Butterfields Se Air conditioning maintenance $59.38

Contractors - Bldg Maintenance Services APINVOICE Academy Service General Cleaning Services $80.92

Contractors - Hygiene Services APINVOICE FRESH & CLEAN Hygeine Services $16.22

Contractors - Bldg Security Monitoring S APINVOICE AlarmNet Monito Monitoring Fee $118.67

Contractors - Plant/Machinery Servicing APINVOICE PETTY CASH - Bu petrol $83.18

Contractors - Other Services APINVOICE All Waste Water Quarterly Maintenance $95.00

Direct Purchases - Signs APINVOICE T M & L N MANNI Metal signage for entrance project $1,300.00

Direct Purchases - Weed/Pest Chemicals APINVOICE The COMMUNITY C Purchases 13 September 2017 $35.96

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE PETTY CASH - Bu tablecloths $11.82

Direct Purchases - Other ACQJNL Purchase Valley Power Equip $90.00

Energy Costs - Fuel & Lubricants APINVOICE BP Australia Pt BP Fuel Card - Sept 2017 $44.73

Bank Charges EFTPOSFEE MERCH FEE004842843 003206 $36.92

Insurance - Bldg & Contents GENJNL 17/18 Building Insurance $6.45





Insurance - Bldg & Contents APINVOICE LOCAL GOVERNMEN 17/18 Building Insurance $6.46





Insurance - Vehicles GENJNL 17/18 MV Insurance $25.45



Insurance - Vehicles APINVOICE LOCAL GOVERNMEN 17/18 MV Insurance $25.46



Telephone APINVOICE TELSTRA CORPORA Barossa Bush Gardens $90.82

Telephone APINVOICE TELSTRA CORPORA Barossa Bush Gardens $90.82

Fringe Benefits Tax Expenses PRIORJNL Business Activity Statement Return $44.54

Other Misc. Expenses - Sundry ACQJNL Purchase Petals Network $91.73

TOTAL ($2,125.65)

WORK FOR THE DOLE






TOTAL $13.29

November 2017

VILLAGE LANDCARE

Transactions for November 2017


$0.00

TOTAL $0.00




Operating Grant - CWM Boards SUPJNL LDR Contributions to Barossa Bushgardens ($8,968.00)

Direct Purchases - Canteen Purchases APINVOICE FOODWORKS Nurio Canteen Purchases $67.00

Direct Purchases - Canteen Purchases APINVOICE FOODWORKS Nurio Canteen Purchases $90.94

Direct Purchases - Stationery APINVOICE OFFICE NATIONAL NRC Stationary pruchases $32.22

Direct Purchases - Other ACQJNL Purchase Trees For Life Inc $81.77

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE NORTHLAND PACKA NRC Supplies $5.72

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE NORTHLAND PACKA Nursery Purchases $68.18

TOTAL ($8,622.17)

NURSERY



Commercial Activities - Seedling Sales SUPJNL CRCR Barossa Bushgardens ; ($238.64)


Direct Purchases - Irrigation supplies APINVOICE GRAETZ IRRIGATI Irrigation equipment $405.63

Direct Purchases - Mulch/Loam APINVOICE BIO GRO PTY LTD 2 X 1500kg Bags $777.70

Direct Purchases - Mulch/Loam APINVOICE Garden City Pla 10 boxes 50mm Square Native Tube (GCP) - $1,185.90

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE FARMER JOHNS Nursery Purchases $25.91

Direct Purchases - Other APINVOICE GRAETZ IRRIGATI Vandal Proof Tap & Tap Key $144.00

TOTAL $1,881.64

BUSHGARDENS



Donations - Other SUPJNL CRCR Bushgardens Donation Box ; ($18.85)



Direct Purchases - Assets < $5,000 APINVOICE Eagle Trailers 7 X 4 Box Trailer - deposit $321.82

Direct Purchases - Loose tools APINVOICE The COMMUNITY C NRC/Gardens Loose Tools $19.39

Energy Costs - Fuel & Lubricants APINVOICE BP Australia Pt BP Fuel Card - Oct 2017 $111.01

Water Rates APINVOICE SA WATER CORPO 653 RESEARCH RD NURIOOTPA LT100 SEC667+ $73.10

Excess Water Rates APINVOICE SA WATER CORPO 653 RESEARCH RD NURIOOTPA LT100 SEC667+ $296.48

Bank Charges EFTPOSFEE MERCH FEE004842843 003206 $32.20

TOTAL $944.24

WORK FOR THE DOLE



$0.00

TOTAL $0.00

December 2017

VILLAGE LANDCARE

Transactions for December 2017


$0.00

TOTAL $0.00








TOTAL $109.62

NURSERY




Commercial Activities - Seedling Sales SUPJNL LDR Attention Janelle ; Miscellaneous ($536.36)



TOTAL ($972.15)

BUSHGARDENS



Donations - Other SUPJNL CRCR Barossa Bushgardens ; ($29.05)

Contractors - Pest Control Services APINVOICE GRAYS PEST CON Termite Inspection - Bush Gardens $180.00



Contractors - Hygiene Services APINVOICE Flick Anticimex Barossa Bushgardens - Sanitary $3.91

Contractors - Hygiene Services APINVOICE Flick Anticimex Barossa Bushgardens - Sanitary $3.91

Contractors - Bldg Security Monitoring S APINVOICE VALLEY LOCKSMIT Barossa Bushgardens Security $4,470.00

Contractors - Bldg Security Monitoring S APINVOICE VALLEY LOCKSMIT Barossa Bushgardens Security $5,931.00

Direct Purchases - Weed/Pest Chemicals APINVOICE FARMER JOHNS Weed and Pest Chemicals $172.80

Direct Purchases - Loose tools APINVOICE The COMMUNITY C NRC/Gardens Loose Tools $91.07

Energy Costs - Fuel & Lubricants APINVOICE BP Australia Pt BP Fuel Card - Nov 2017 $71.01

Bank Charges EFTPOSFEE Trim 17/103885 MERCH FEE004842843 003206 $16.72

Telephone APINVOICE TELSTRA CORPORA Barossa Bush Gardens ($18.69)

TOTAL $11,001.77

WORK FOR THE DOLE



$0.00

TOTAL $0.00

NATURAL RESOURCE CENTRE REPORT s41 Meeting 18 October 2017

MEDIA, MARKETING:

Bi-monthly Leader article 8th Nov published

Bushgardens to appear on cover of Barossa Valley Yellow Pages, negotiating with ACFCGN (Aust.City Gardens & Community Gardens Network) re media release and photos.

Channel 9 TV IndoorsOutdoors filmed 2 hours 28Nov for a segment going to air, 4Feb18

Updated Newsletter List contacts; Newsletter due before Xmas

Xmas card sent to supporters

Updated Bushgardens details on a range of other websites

Bushgardens webpage and facebook updates and posts

Replied Botanic Gardens Conservation International: BGCI re membership/web details

Stall at Angaston Kindergarten Fete 10Nov

Met with Lib Leader and Local Member with TWaldhuter re plans for NRM

Attended Foundation Barossa Community Partnership Workshop with KJ & KW

Attended Barossa Regional Development AGM with KW – networking event. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Natural Resource Centre

Delivered with TBC Library staff Nature Play Festival, 11 & 13 Oct (400+ children over the 2 days); and with White Dog Mental Health Focus Group, Nature & Wellness Day, 9Oct (120+ people)

Workshops: Bush Regeneration with Trees for Life, 11Apr; Botanical Printing 14-15Apr; Basket Stitching YDalton and others in discussion

Art Therapy Workshop held 16Oct

Coordinated Volunteer Day with Friends of Kaiserstuhl CP 21Nov17 (12 BG volunteers; positive facebook response)

Coordinated facility use for Barossa Interplay, Bush PlayGroup, Barossa Reconciliation Committee, Rotary Club of Barossa Valley (talk and Tour after entrance wall opened)

Plant sales/visitor enquiries

NRC Sub-Committee Meeting (12Dec)

Ongoing Bushgardens volunteer coordination; inductions for 3-4 new volunteers.

FOBB AGM, guest speaker 31Oct

General public plant advice re species selection and landscaping

Weed Spraying and Weed Management Review - discussions underway; Weeding

Submitted/approved Dementia Friendly Garden Design, DFCommunities Group (attached)

Submitted/approved options for Rotary Club of BV Tree Planting

Engagement with Draft Concept Master Plan - NCP and Coulthard Reserve

Discussion with Labyrinth Group about MOU

Main Shed Theft Aug17: insurance received in part, starting to replace equipment

Main Shed 4 Nov Theft; Ride-On Lawn Mower stolen, sourcing quotes, Reporting by YR

Security Installation completed

Compost Bays completed and in production

Major Signs, final text/map complete – awaiting construction.

Site Sub-Committee Meeting (12Dec)

Disabled Car Park design underway

Reconciliation of receipting, PO’s and petty cash.

Ongoing - Asset and Equipment Risk Process with SPromnitz; Volunteer Risk Processes with ASpehr

Training Needs Analysis with KRohan;

Wednesdays - Staff Meeting (1); Management Committee Meeting (2); Section Meeting (1)

CADL Support Program Mondays Men’s Dementia Group ongoing. IMPORTANT DATES

Bushgardens closed 22Dec-1Jan; Reopens 2Jan with YR/PP; NR returns 9Jan RECOMMENDATION

Cleaning Contractor Hours increase from 1hr/fortnight to an appropriate level for the site

Dementia Friendly Garden

Project of the Dementia Friendly Communities Committee

at Barossa Bushgardens, November 2017

Garden Design and Costing

Purpose: Therapeutic, Educational, Social and Cultural Location: Adjacent to the Sensory Garden and CFS Fire-wise Garden Design: Safety, colour, traditional plants to prompt memories, visibility, dappled

shade, shelter from wind, low maintenance. Overall dimension: 25m x 20m; oval shaped

Entrance: From the northern end from the adjacent Sensory Garden

Plant Selection: Native plants from the Barossa region, too include classic Australian flora that incites memory (e.g. ‘Minnie Daisy’ Minuria leptophylla).

Western Boundary

Trellises plants along a simple fence, to grow into a dense vertical wall of purpose flowering Native Violet and Old-Man’s Beard.

Southern and Eastern Boundary

A raised 2m mound in a wide arc creates a gentle hill/dune and perimeter garden. The external side has mallee shrubs (Enchylaena tomentosa) and trees (Eucalyptus incrassata) that will show over the top of the mound but not grow tall and introduce shade. The steeper internal side of the dune to have groundcovers and low shrubs with differing form, colour and texture (‘Running Postman’ Kennedia prostrata suppresses weeds and has red flowers).

Inner Perimeter Path

A 1m wide path circles the gardens inner perimeter.

Internal Wildflower Gardens

Beside the path on the inside of bends are small wildflower gardens, 2 each of 3 types (yellow daisies, pink daisies, white flowers).

Internal Feature Garden

Between the path and the paved area with table is a simple internal garden with feature plants (Quandong, Twin-leaf Emu-bush, Yacca) with groundcover of 2 native grasses and pebbles). Quandong and Emu-bush are small trees (3-4m) that don’t drop branches. Emu-bush in particular can be pruned to create a shady canopy. The dappled shade from these trees creates open space and visibility. In this area there are also 2 Yacca’s and beneath these 3 specimens are patches of native grasses (20-50cm), blue-bells and pebbles. There is a depression in some of the pebbles where water can drain to in winter and where a couple of rushes can be planted (Juncus spp, 50cm).

Species Selection and Costing

Location Form Species Common name Leaf colour, flower colour No cost each

total cost

Centre Feature trees Santalum acuminatum Quandong light green, red edible fruit 3 13 (25 tbc) 39

tall shrub Eremophila oppositofolia Twin-Leaf Emu-Bush pale olive green, cream flower 2 5.5 11

yacca Xanthorrhea semiplana Yacca mid green, black trunk 2 13 (25 tbc) 26

understorey herb Wahlenbergia stricta Tall Bluebell pale gree, pale blue 20 3.5 (tbc) 70

native grass Austrodanthonia sp. Wallaby Grass light green, golden spikes 80 1 80

native grass Austrostipa elegantissima Spear Grass light green, golden spikes 80 1 80

Wildflower patches yellow daisies Calocephalus citrius Lemon Beauty Heads blue-grey, yellow flower 80 1 80

Chrysocephalum apiculatum Common Everlasting blue-grey, yellow flower 80 1 80

pink daisies Carpobrotus modestus Pigface blue-green, pink flower 20 3.5 (5.5 tbc) 70

white daisies Minuria leptophylla Chrsyocephalum baxterii

Minnie Daisy blue-grey, white flower 40 1 40

Vittadinia gracilis New Holland Daisy blue-grey, white flower 40 1 40 Raised Mound inside Groundcover Grevilliea lavendulacea Lavender Grevillea darkish green, red flower 5 3.5 (tbc) 17.5

Kunzea pomifera Muntrie darkish green, cream flower 5 3.5 17.5

Kennedia prostrata Running Post-Man dark green, red flower 5 3.5 17.5

Low shrubs Calytrix tetragona Fringe-Myrtle mid-green, pink flower 5 3.5 (tbc) 17.5

Eutaxia microphylla Mallee Bush-Pea olive green, yellow & red flower 5 3.5 (13) 17.5

Acacia acinacea Gold-Dust Wattle dark green, yelllow flower 5 3.5 17.5

Raised Mound outside Mallee tree Eucalyptus incrassate Ridge-Fruited Mallee blue-green, cream flower 5 5.5 27.5

Shrub Enchylaena tomentose Ruby Saltbush blue, red fruit 10 3.5 35

Tall herb Scaevola albida White Carpet Fan Flower

blue-ish green, cream flower 10 3.5 (5.5) 35

Tall herb Ozothamnus retusus Rough Everlasting Daisy

pale grey-green, cream flower

40 (10) 1 (3.50) 40 (35)

Fenceline trellises Creepers / vines Hardenbergia violacea Native Lilac dark green purple flower 20 3.5 70

Clematis microphylla Old Mans Beard mid-green, cream flower 20 3.5 (tbc) 70

TOTAL 998.5

REPORT BAROSSA BUSHGARDENS NURSERY

For Meeting 13th December 2017

NURSERY MANAGER:

Spring in the nursery is the busiest time of year. Weeds, seed collection and propagation.

Propagation of plants has been quite erratic, with many second sowings needed to get the right stock numbers for retail sales, and supplying orders.

Seed sown in trays are being pricked out by the volunteers at a staggering rate of approximately 800 seedlings a day

Constant training and quality control is keeping plant losses to a minimum.

Last season’s stock is depleted and gradually being replaced by new stock.

Plant orders received for 4,500 plants so far, from NRM, wineries, schools, Rotary, private land holders. I will be compiling these when the volunteers are on festive season break.

Reserving plants to bolster plant populations for seed collecting on site.

Removal of unsold, pot bound stock

Constant removal of weeds on the nursery site

Sought Quandong seed to germinate, to add to our species list of plants for sale.

Spring rains have ensured all the plantings carried out are thriving, along with the fantastic efforts of the volunteers removing weeds on site.

Liaising with Naomi on the bush gardens site management

NURSERY SEED COLLECTION

Constant monitoring of seed, which is happening on average one month earlier than last year.

Grasses, wildflowers, Acacias etc. are being harvested, dried, cleaned, weighed, documented and stored.

Ongoing monitoring and collection of seeds as they become ready to harvest.

Volunteer Training

Training new volunteers on nursery practices.

Supervising and training Work for the Dole participants.

RECOMMENDATIONS - APPLY FOR A SEED COLLECTION PERMIT. COLLECT SEED FROM RESERVES TO

IMPROVE THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF THE BUSHGARDENS AND EXPAND BY ADDING NEW SPECIES.

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