Inveresk Ecological Restoration Project

UTAS Sustainability team is leading the Inveresk Ecological Restoration Project which aims to restore a site larger than 3,000m2. It will be intensively planted and seeded, into a biodiverse site with ecological sustainability at its core. The project will involve planting and direct seeding to recreate six Tasmanian native plant communities which will restore ecological function, provide educational opportunities about biodiversity and engage the community in restoration. 

Our Monday Restoration planting sessions begin on Monday 3 August and will continue every Monday from 10:30am to 1pm until early September. Activities range from mulching, planting, watering, monitoring biodiversity and managing weeds. The sessions will start at 10:30am with a welcome and briefing, we will then begin planting. There will be a break and hot drinks will be provided at 12. The session will finish at 1pm.

Please wear or bring with you on the day: enclosed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and water bottle. If you already have your own gardening gloves and trowel you are welcome to bring them. We will provide gloves, sun cream and we will have a First Aid Officer and first aid kit on site. Check the weather forecast for the day for wet or windy weather conditions.

If you are unwell on the day please stay home to recover and cancel your ticket to allow another person to attend in your place.