Grassland Restoration 12 June 2026

Lead by grassland restoration ecologist Ranger Brooke 22 Friends of the Prom volunteers enjoyed a glorious clear winter’s day on the heathland opposite the Lilly Pilly carpark. This was a new site for our group and gave us great views in all directions. A controlled burn to reduce Gaudium laevigatum, commonly known as the coast tea tree, in 2022 has seen excellent recovery of heathland plant species, but also recurring tea tree seedlings. We formed a long line at one end of the open heathland area to begin pulling out these seedlings, but the line soon morphed into small groups. Those plants large and old enough to have seed pods were carried out to be disposed of but otherwise the pulled seedlings could be left as mulch. It was a very productive and enjoyable day, with interesting chats and a sugar-boost provided after lunch by Brooke. 

Photos – weeding & collecting plants with seed pods for removal