As the owners of the property, we have an interest in beekeeping. A decision was made to undertake a project named Trees for Bees. In this project, we’ve been replacing the non-indigenous Tasmanian Bluegums with indigenous Red Box, Yellow Box, Grey Box and Red Stringybark. We have also been planting ground flora and sub-canopy species. These species will provide a diverse range of local plant species for local wildlife and great nectar sources for the bee hives. The corridor effect will be increased by shifting a fence further into a paddock, taking in relatively unproductive grazing areas. As this project is taking place relatively late in the planting season, the need for watering the seedlings to assist establishment is likely. An 800 litre fire appliance on the back of our ute has served the purpose. Thank you Delatite Wines for contributing to our work here in Flowerdale. Steve and Heather Joplin | Members | Flowerdale LandcareOnce again a huge thank you to David and the team at Delatite Wines for your generous purchase of 150 trees for one of our favourite places in Victoria. And thank you to Steve and Heather for taking such good care of our native environment. David, perhaps next year we can both head out to plant with the Joplins (and share some wine and honey). Sláinte (Irish for cheers) – Colleen
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