by Penny Wheeler | Mar 3, 2015 | Community
Hello Gardeners, It looks like it’s all systems go for building the first 5 raised beds on the weekend of the 21st\22nd of March. If you are still interested in being involved in the garden but can’t make it to the working bee, never fear, there will be more Peter Judd has been doing a wonderful job sourcing untreated hardwood sleepers for only $12.50 each from a local (Mullumbimby) supplier. This has allowed us to have much more in the kitty for fruit trees! You are, of course, more than welcome to build and supply your own bed within the following garden guidelines1. Any major decisions to be agreed upon by the majority, with the aim of finding solutions that benefit all. Wherever possible, organic principles are to be used. If there is a significant threat from pests or disease a group decision will be made on how to control it. All beds to be made from untreated hardwood, with the design agreed upon by all members. Food grown in individual members gardens are for their use only unless otherwise specified. The “community” bed is tended by all members and is for all to share. Food trees are for all to share. Members are required to be participating gardeners. To be a participating gardener you are required to be involved in one or more of the following: Have an individual garden Share in tending a garden Contribute to the planting and tending of the “community” garden Sponsor, plant and tend a food tree If you have any of these items they will be very helpful at the working bee:...
by Andrew Wadsworth | Nov 25, 2014 | Environment
New amendments have been published by the Tallowood Ridge developer but the old growth White Gum which is home to families of parrots is not protected.
by Andrew Wadsworth | Nov 22, 2014 | Environment
In 2010 Tallowood Ridge Developers took Byron Shire Council to the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales in order to attempt to overturn their denied DA application for Stage 1 of the Tallowood development. There had been a huge amount of public opposition to the initial plans, especially due to the developer lacking a master plan. The community was very concerned about the plan to build a road along the top of the ridge with none of the old growth trees protected. The court hearing resulted in the protection of the ridge from a road build on it and the court stated that 3 public reserve Lots would be created (Lots 31, 32 and 33). Some members of the community believe these lots already have been sold and are now being built on be new owners. Read the full court transcript HERE What is the benefit of a court hearing if it is not enforced by Council? It seems that the Council should not have approved these additional lots in the first place. We hope to get a full explanation from Council on how this has occurred. UPDATE November 28: After further investigation I have managed to find the drawing mentioned in the court case. It can be viewed here LM070237-SP3. The 3 lots, 31, 32, and 33 are clearly shown on this map and are not ‘residential lots’ but rather ‘reserve lots’. There has been some confusion around the wording and numbering of lots in the various versions of the plans to lead some community members to conclude that the Lots were not actually reserved when in fact they have...
by Andrew Wadsworth | Nov 17, 2014 | Community
Today the 19th of November 2014, 15 members of the Tallowood Ridge community got together to form the Tallowood Ridge Community Association. The association’s mission will be workshopped over the coming weeks by members. It will be along the lines of ‘working together to enhance our shared environment’. Membership is open to the general public and you can register by sending an email to info@tallowoodridge.org with your intention. Once the paperwork is finalised and approved by the NSW Government, all the new members will be notified. The founding office holders are: President: Andrew Wadsworth Vice President and Secretary: Celeste Lees Treasurer: Penny Wheeler Stay in touch on facebook by liking the Tallowood Ridge Community page...
