23-6-09:
ACTIVITIES: Today the entire cert 2 crew visited the Mt Nelson College. Our tasks were to plant natives and to do some pruning. Upon arrival we were given a quick tour by the college groundsman. Terry from our the Clarence Campus then showed us what he wanted planted and where to plant them, we were split up into 3 groups. Our group was to tackle the front entrance area. Cameron showed us the correct proceedure in preparing the hole for planting. The hole was to be approx 4 times the size of the pot. The ground we were planting in was covered in fine finely crushed rock approx 5cm in diametre. The rock was carefully pushed aside so the soil was then exposed. The hole was dug out and the soil placed on black plastic or in a bucket. The plant was then placed in the hole and the soil carefully placed around the plant. Finally the rock was then placed back over where it was originally. The idea was to make it look as though we had never been there. We did not want the soil to end up mixed into the rock. The plants were later watered.
We also did a small amount of pruning. I worked on pruning back a Banksia marginata. This plant was around on the Eastern side of the buiding. It was thought to be too close to the building and was considered a fire hazzard.
TOOLS: Mattock, spades, wheelbarrow, bucket, rakes, secauteers.
PPE: Safety boots, eye protection, gloves.
OH&S: Muscular, mattock, eyes.
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