October 1, 2023 No Comments
Bushland
According to Professor Kingsley Dixon AO, Jirdarup is the most pristine and highest quality Banksia woodland remaining in inner Perth. Town of Victoria Park Mayor, Karen Vernon, describes it as the jewel in the Town of Victoria Park’s crown.
Jirdarup Bushland Precinct comprises three previously distinct but contiguous areas in East Victoria Park:
Kensington Bushland Reserve: 10.87 ha including the 9.1 ha Bush Forever Site no. 048
George Street Reserve: 2.7 ha undergoing revegetation since 2010
Kent Street Sandpit: 4.33 ha restoration project in the planning phase.
Friends
The Friends of Jirdarup Bushland is a community group dedicated to the protection, preservation and promotion of the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct in the Town of Victoria Park.
Our group formed in 1999 as the Friends of Kensington Bushland and rebranded in 2020. Our logo features a Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo in flight above a graphic designed by local Aboriginal artist Darryl Belotti. The rings symbolise a meeting place and the three parallel lines a journey and paths.
regular activities
Our regular activities advertised through our News and Events are complemented by several key projects.
Our mission
Our mission is the preservation of Jirdarup Bushland Precinct (Kensington Bushland, George St Reserve and Kent St Sandpit)
How we do this
Advocate
Advocate for the preservation and protection of Jirdarup Bushland Precinct and other Banksia woodland areas in the Town of Victoria Park (ToVP). Read more.
Landcare
Ensure the ‘Bush Forever’ site of the Precinct is maintained and preserved and work towards ecological restoration and protection of flora and fauna in adjacent areas. Our hand-weeding project is our major activity.
Promote
Increase community awareness of the value of Jirdarup Bushland Precinct, including its Indigenous heritage. Check out our activities.
Projects
The Friends of Jirdarup Bushland undertake strategic projects that contribute to the future of the conservation and rehabilitation of the bushland, including the plants and animals within it.
Currently there are four major projects underway:
Currently there are four major projects underway:
Work is starting on a new publication Birds of Jirdarup
Past projects
In 2020 and 2021 the Friends organised a popular nature photography competition and exhibition called ‘Images of Jirdarup’. Read more about project and the winners of the competitions in 2020 and 2021.
- Restoration of the Kent St Sandpit which is being led by the Town of Victoria Park. See the concept design for the Kent St Sandpit from the Town of Victoria Park. Read more …
- A three-year hand weeding project in partnership with SERCUL and the Town of Victoria Park.
- The famous Jirdarup bird watering stations.
- Publication of the story of Jirdarup and the Friends who care for it, released 16 September 2023. Read more.
News/Events
Kensington Bushland Brochure
In 2004 the Friends of Kensington Bushland produced a brochure for visitors. While much has changed, much has remained the same. Click here for a
March 27, 2023 No Comments
Resources for children
If you are taking children to Jirdarup, here as some ideas to interest them: The resources for schools prepared by the Urban Bushland Council. A
March 24, 2023 No Comments
Get involved
Get involved and make a difference! Join hands with like-minded individuals, engage in community projects, and contribute to positive change. Your actions, no matter how small, can have a big impact on the world.
