Volunteer/Tree Planting

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15th April 2009

The Rottnest Society is organising three weekends for volunteers in 2009.

These are all now full and there is a waitlist for each one.

If you would like to be on our email list for 2010 please contact us.

One of our planting sites for August 2005 - as seen from the top of Wadjemup Lighthouse

Over the last twelve years The Rottnest Society has worked with the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) in its Revegetation Programme for the island.  Early records indicate that the island was very heavily wooded at the time of first human contact.  This vegetation was largely destroyed for various reasons including farming, and for use as firewood.  The RIA currently attempts to plant approximately 50,000 seedlings annually and a number of volunteer groups take part in this programme.  Society members and friends plant up to 25,000 trees annually in two weekends each year, so it can be seen that we make a significant contribution to this programme.  Preparation for planting includes fencing to keep quokkas out, and ground preparation such as slashing (to make it easier to plant, and to give the seedlings a start against existing competition).  Planting can only take place once winter rains have started and must be finished before the end of the winter rains.  This is all the watering the seedlings will get until the following winter.

If you would like to be put on our list of interested volunteers or would like to find out more, click on  general@rottnestsociety.org.au  to be put on our email list.  Or contact us on 9438 1413 or 0411 880 199 to give us your postal address.