Volunteers needed to save South Australia's plants from extinction
With an army of around 370 Threatened Plant Action Group (TPAG) volunteers, the future for South Australia's threatened plant species is looking brighter. Saving threatened plant species in south australia is no easy task - alarmingly, over 300 plant species in this state are listed as being threatened with extinction under state or commonwealth legislation.
TPAG, led by coordinator Yvonne Steed, has been tackling threatened species recovery through on-ground action for around 11 years. Weeding, fencing, planting, working with land managers, and talking to people about species that are threatened and what can be done to save them, are typical TPAG activities.
TPAG relies entirely on the efforts of its volunteers, who are willing to give as much of their spare time as they can - ranging from one to 80 days in a year - to save South Australia's plants from extinction.
If you live in South Australia and have some spare time (even if it's only one day a year!), you can help save our threatened plants from extinction.
Become a TPAG volunteer!
- You will receive training in how to manage native bushland and threatened species.
- You will have the opportunity to visit other parts of South Australia and learn about different landscapes - from wetlands to grasslands.
- You will have access to all the tools and equipment you need to get the job done.
- You will have the opportunity to be involved in a series of scheduled field days and workshops being held across South Australia - or you can just help out in your local area when it suits you.
- You will be part of an enthusiastic group of volunteers with the knowledge that you are making a difference.
TPAG needs all types of skills. So whether you want to work outdoors and don't mind getting your hands dirty, or would rather help out in some other way, contact Yvonne and find out how you can become a TPAG volunteer today!
Weeding, fencing and improved awareness in the community are actions that TPAG are taking to improve the chances for the common white spider-orchid's survival.
