Summary
The recent highlight for the company was the 50th Anniversary celebration at Rockleigh that was held
immediately following on from the 2025 AGM held on 4th October. Both events were well attended by over 30 members and family and the feed-back was positive. The 50th celebration, in particular, gave members and family an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the company in preserving native bushland and associated wildlife.
After a dry start to the year the recent rainfall has been encouraging, supporting a burst of spring growth
to the established and newly planted vegetation. The exception is the company’s Kangaroo Island prop-
erty where the rainfall has been very low and concerning for the upcoming fire season.
All four properties are being well managed with no significant issues.
Company News
2025 AGM
All reports and resolutions were passed unanimously. This included the re-election of two directors following their resignation by rotation, and the election of a third following the retirement of GW. from the board.
50th Anniversary Celebration
The 50th Anniversary of Bushland Conservation was celebrated immediately after the 2025 AGM. This
anniversary is a major milestone for the company. It is a testament to the founders’ vision and
the ongoing efforts of members to grow and maintain its properties for conservation.
The celebration was attended by 35 members and family including four generations of Smyths, an amaz-
ing achievement. The programme included speakers on various topics covering the company’s conservation activities over the last 50 years, and the impressive flora and fauna on its properties. This again highlighted the truly impressive depth and breadth of experience and knowledge within
the company’s membership. There was also the opportunity for members to contribute their own memories and anecdotes about the company including poems for the occasion. Some members took
the opportunity to have a guided tour of the recent re-vegetation projects on the property as well as walk
the Rockleigh Nature Trail that has been established and maintained by A W and N N.
A special bookmark to mark the 50th anniversary was handed out to the members who attended. A digital version is attached for your information but please let me know if you would like a hard copy of this bookmark or a copy of the flora booklet that accompanies the nature trail.
Special thanks to Rockleigh management committee and in particular G W and M B for preparing the property, including mowing and maintain the tracks, providing the toilet facility, and coordinating the afternoon tea following the meeting. A M and T S also earned their keep by weeding the native grass seed nursery exclosure, which was much appreciated.
Property Management
The properties are being well managed by the property coordinators supported by management committees for the properties requiring more work. Efforts at this time of year are focused on weed control and general maintenance.
Other News
Graham White retirement from the Board
At the risk of embarrassing Graham, I think that it is important to acknowledge the substantial contribu-
tion that he has made to the company as a director for twenty years and company secretary for nine of
those years. The company is fortunate to have people such as Graham who willingly volunteer over
many years to ensure the successful management of our organisation. Graham has always been an ac-
tive and constructive member of the board and successfully guided the company through his years as
the company secretary. His expertise will be missed but he is only a phone call away! Fortunately, he
will maintain his active involvement in the management of Rockleigh.
New Website Address
A reminder that the company email address has been changed to comply with its appropriate designa-
tion and the new website address is www.bushlandconservation.au.
Website http://www.bushlandconservation.au
Email: bushlandconservation1975@gmail.com
Mobile 0419500597