WORK by South West Environmental Education (SWEE) volunteers continuesat Fawthrop Lagoon, with group members removing invasive flora species from the site in an effort to encourage native flora and fauna to thrive.

Volunteer Martin Boyer has been routinely visiting the lagoon to remove plants such as Italian buckthorn, gorse, shiny leaf and a further, more invasive. species of shiny leaf.

“We want to encourage native species to the lagoon,” he said.

“More birds – specifically more of the right birds – and other animals like koalas.

“The lagoon is a very unique ecosystem and it’s important we do what we can to keep it native and make sure it thrives for years to come.

“These invasive plants are severely impacting the wetlands and it’s up to us to do our part.”

Volunteers from the group have been working on the site for a number of years to ensure its longevity and not only improve flora and fauna, but also the lagoon’s water quality.

Contact secretary Sally Walsh on 0419 235 314 or s.w.env.ed.inc@gmail.com for further information about the project.