It all began in 1979 with a suggestion from then park ranger Mike Dodkin that the newly formed local branch of the National Parks Association (NPA) undertake some on-ground conservation work in the national park.
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This year the annual bitou bush 'bash' at Crowdy Bay National Park mars its 40th anniversary.
The bush regeneration camp will be set up at Kylies Beach and will be conducted from May 13 to 19. Community members are invited to attend.
Before its park status the area was sand mined. On completion of mining operations the coast was sown with a South African plant, bitou bush that became highly invasive and the scourge of much of the NSW and Queensland coastline.
It completely altered coastal habitats.
Since its simple beginnings of one to two days per year of volunteer working bees, the project has seen many government grants with aerial spraying of foredunes, on-ground work by contractors and thousands of hours of work by volunteers and National Parks and Wildlife Service.
The achievements of this regeneration project will be celebrated at the Laurieton United Services Club on May 18. All past and current volunteers are welcome.
"As we have just completed a three-year grant program from the NSW Environmental Trust, the need for volunteers to carry out follow up is greater than ever," volunteer coordinator Sue Baker said.
NPWS supplies a trailer fully equipped with eating and cooking utensils and facilities. NPA provides a barbecue on Saturday night. Phone 6559 7134 for further information.
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