A TRIP TO CAPE CROKER

 Hi again

Recently Garngi rangers conducted a patrol to Cape Croker. We took along with us an old man from the traditional owning clan. He really enjoyed the day out. 

Below, a section of the east coast of Croker Island just south of Cape Croker. Through the dry season we experience many windy days - the south east trade winds. 

Behind the sand dunes along this beach there is a swamp. We inspected our mimosa weed control work in this area from before the last wet season. Dead mimosa can be seem below. This is just one part of the treated mimosa. Some quite thick infestations are located in amongst the paperbark in the background. 

There is still work to do however - see the green juvenile mimosa below. 

Feral pigs live around swamps. They help to spread weeds. 

And they also dig up the country as can be seen in the photo below. Driving over this is very rough and very slow. 

The recent strong easterly winds had blown a ghost net onto this beach. Disposing of ghost nets continues to be a significant part of our work. 

Along with other marine litter - from the large sections of bamboo to single use plastic drink bottles.

The smoke in the distance in the photo above is from a fuel reduction burn the rangers conducted.

Until next time stay warm and safe.

Blessings from Croker Island