Congratulations to Bruce Hallett who has been presented with the coveted ‘Silver Shovel’ award for 2022 by Ryan Heeney of Noosa Council.
Recognised for his dedicated volunteering and commitment to nature conservation in the Noosa Shire for 10 years as part of the Community Bushland Care Program, Bruce with Roger Kelly has led NICA’s Girraween Bushcare Group for 6 years.
Bruce joins a notable list of past winners dating back to 2005, the ones who have been NICA volunteers are Joan Heavey, Bob Carey, Isobel Pert, Jill & Justin Campbell, Phil Meade, Paul Ryan, Judy Tulloch and Ron & Rochelle Gooch.
The Bushland Care Program is a partnership arrangement between Council and community volunteers who find reward in contributing to positive change in their local bushland areas. The aim of the Program is to actively involve the community in the restoration of degraded bushland areas to reduce the impact of weeds. It is also a great way to meet new friends while caring for Noosa’s environment.
Currently, 18 bushland care groups are registered in the Program. These groups hold regular working bees throughout the year at various locations around the Shire.
