Local Bushland Restoration Specialists

 

Generalist farm contractors or landscape gardeners are not recommended to undertake weed control works in bushland settings as they do not have adequate weed identification and control management skills.  One simple example is that many people mistake Native Raspberry for Blackberry. Another common mistake is to assume that Bracken is a weed. In conservation projects, Bracken is not a weed – it is actually highly beneficial. In addition, such contractors do not necessarily consider off-target impacts of weed control techniques such as spraying.

There is a wide variety of capability, experience, equipment and techniques amongst professional bushland restoration contractors. They also have differing opinions on what is the ‘right’ way to do things, given the complexity of dealing with natural systems and risk to wildlife. It is best to ask for references, or ask the contractor to demonstrate they have done comparable projects that are further advanced than the one for which they are being considered.

Most professional contractors with appropriate OHS and insurance in place charge from $60 per hour to $80 per hour ex GST. It should be kept in mind that the cheapest hourly rate is not necessarily the best, as it still depends on the skill level and quantity of work that can be achieved ‘per hour’.

This bushland contractor list is indicative and provided for general information purposes only, with names appearing in alphabetical order. While the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network has engaged many of these contractors to undertake works for bushland restoration projects, this list should NOT be regarded as an endorsement of any kind. The Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network accepts no responsibility for any omission nor make any promise or guarantee.

 

Local Bushland Contractor List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Jade Hyde

    Ph: 0409 516 982

 

 

  • Mal’s Ecological Services

    Contact: Malcolm Legg
    Locality: Boneo
    Ph: 0438 898 325
    Email: malcolmlegg@bigpond.com

 

 

  • Naturelinks

    Ph: 5975 3556

 

 

  • Skinks Bushland Recovery

    Contact: Darcy Nigro
    Locality: Boneo
    Ph: 0479 0420794

 

 

  • Wetland & Wildlife Restoration

    Contact: Daniel Brindley
    Locality: Moorooduc
    Ph: 0414 492 423
    Email: wetlands@awwc.com.au