A SMALL army of volunteers mobilised for a Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday, disposing of rubbish in Wallaroo State Forest.
The community clean-up, coordinated by the NSW and ACT Four Wheel Drive Association, the Hunter 4WD Council, and Forestry Corporation was held on Sunday, 1 March from 8:30am.
Forestry Corporation Partnership Leader Alex Capararo said, “It’s fantastic to see so many volunteers, particularly 4WD club members across the region, putting their hands up to help care for Wallaroo State Forest.
“This level of community support makes a real difference and shows how much people value these forests as places to enjoy nature and the outdoors.”
Mr Capararo said while most visitors do the right thing, illegal dumping remains an ongoing issue in State Forests, particularly those close to towns and cities.
“Across NSW hundreds of tonnes of household and construction waste, scrap metal and abandoned vehicles are removed from state forests each year at a significant cost to the community,” he said.
“We know forests with strong community involvement tend to experience less dumping, and we’re grateful to regular forest users – bushwalkers, mountain bike clubs, horse riders, dog walkers and adjoining property owners – who help look after these areas.”
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