| Mitsubishi 4WD Club Byford Environment Group (M.C.B.E.G.) | ||||
Mitsubishi Club
Byford Environment Group (M.C.B.E.G) In 2007 we were approached by a ranger from D.E.C. and asked if the club would be able to assist in cleaning up the Darling Range Regional Park. The area was previously privately owned and needed to be returned to its natural state. After some of our committee member met with the ranger early in 2007 it became evident that the area had been invaded by people more interested in dumping rubbish than seeing the area restore to it natural beauty. An action plan was put into place and our first clean up was held on Saturday 22nd of July 2007, we managed to remove 12 tonnes of rubbish that day with a promise to return for more on a regular basis. There are further plans to do more rubbish removal, fence removal and general clearing up of objects foreign to the natural landscape. Securing the area to keep unauthorised vehicles out is also a high priority. On a sad note the work carried out in the Byford area has been trashed 3 times by so called hoons being 4WD drivers (but not those from Clubs), quad bikes and Motorbike Riders. We had fenced off an area of 4800 sq. metres to prevent the kangaroos eating the 800 or so seedlings that we planted. It should be noted that the fence did not block any tracks or access areas, it should also be mentioned that this fence was built inside a national park which in itself is fenced off to prevent vehicular access. Mindless acts of vandalism for no apparent reason, it is enough to make your blood boil. By their actions, it will mean that the park will be closed to wheeled access for a long time. One can only hope that the strength of karma prevails. For more details please contact the club's Environment Officer |
