Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council

Regeneration Team

Introduction

Tobwabba Bush & land restorations is a unique land management team which operates from the Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council located on the mid north coast of NSW. A holistic approach is taken to all work undertaken utilising the traditional and contemporary knowledge of the team with a commitment to current best practises

The team currently undertakes contract work throughout the state of NSW.

Recent clients include:

RZM Pty Ltd
National parks and wildlife service
Greater Taree City Council
Great Lakes City Council
Department of Land & water conservation
State Forests of NSW.

Services available

A team of 10 highly trained personnel.
Restoration & rehabilitation of remnant vegetation and highly disturbed sites eg mining leases.
Establishment of hardwood plantations
Establishment of nutrient sinks within local catchment areas.
Silviculture of hardwood & softwood plantations.
Weed control of various plant communities including environmental sensitive areas
Erosion control
Track construction & fencing
Vegetation assessments
Management plans
Restoration and protection of a significant Aboriginal Sites

Plant Nursery

Collection & cleaning of local provident seed.
Germination of collected seed
Supply of bush tucker plants from the Worimi nation.

The team has a range of equipment necessary for land management services including vehicles, weed spraying equipment, planting equipment, first-aid kits, mobile telephones, two way radios, OH&S safety gear and some basic nursery equipment.

Training undertaken by various members of our team:

Lifesaving

First Aid/Resuscitation

Chainsaw level 1

Bush Regeneration Certificate II

Australian Land Conservation Certificate II

Chemical Uses Certificate

Nursery Certificate IV