Pipers Creek Landcare member Peter Sporle has been invited to join the Victorian Gorse Taskforce committee, reflecting both the significance of this serious weed in the region and his 30-plus years of experience in its control.
Peter, with some 30 years as a committee member of Pipers Creek Landcare and their gorse control coordinator, having instigated the successful Gorse Grief program in 2003, brings years of practical experience to the VGT.
He has been a strong advocate for the work of the VGT in recent years, in particular their development of resource material via their website and the accessability and effectiveness of the neighbourhood grants program. He has always maintained that volunteer time is landcare’s most valuable resource and warrants specific funding for on-ground works.
“I encourage all those with an interest in gorse control to log onto the new VGT website at www.vicgorsetaskforce.com.au,” he said.
“The site is practical, interactive, helpful and simple to navigate.”
GORSE GRIEF FIELD DAY
Pipers Creek Landcare, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and Macedon Ranges Shire Council will host a significant regional gorse control field day/workshop in Kyneton on Sunday March 24.
All details will be available from the VGT, Pipers Creek Landcare and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council eNews.
“I encourage all landholders, particularly those new to the area and new to living in a rural landscape, to put this date in the diary as a New Year priority,” Peter said.
