Parra and Hills, Bushwalk at Neich Rd, Glenmore

BUSHWALK AT NEICH RD GLENORIE SATURDAY 25 JULY AT 1.30 PM

The aim of the bushwalk is to look for and inspect the population of Acacia gordonii to be found there. This species is listed as endangered. There are patches of it in some lower areas of the Blue Mountains National Park, although how much of it burnt in the huge summer bushfires is unknown. The only other occurrences are in Glenorie and Maroota. It tends to grow in small scattered patches, such as the one we will see. A small part of the area has been burnt previously, but none during the fires last summer. It is a small wattle, usually about 1m high, and has very bright gold flowers. 

The walk is quite short and easy. After an initial short rocky rise, it is along a fairly flat fire trail. It is an interesting area of sandstone ridge top, and there should be plenty of other species flowering. A beautiful mauve version of Philotheca salsolifera grows there. 

As numbers for outdoor activities are restricted to 20 participants, bookings are essential for this bushwalk. Bookings are to be made with Pip Gibian, either by email to pgibian@tpg.com.au or by phone 9651 1962. The meeting place will be advised when you book.