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Santos sponsored Story Board at Newmerella. From the left: Kathryn Mitchell and Sue Rayner from Santos, Kerry Seaton from DSE and Committee of Management and Marlene Robb from Friends of the EGRT.

This story board describes the flora in the remnant rainforest area between Newmerella and Burn Rd. This is the 5th board installed with a further three in production.

Sarsfield CFA get fired up

Volunteers from the Sarsfield CFA Brigade have provided valuable assistance with controlled burns over the last year, dealing with trash heaps prepared as part of fuel reduction clean up work conducted by the Trail volunteer management committee assisted by crews from Bairnsdale Community Correctional Services. Without this sort of local support it would be very hard to keep this Trail in reasonable shape.

First of many Story Boards to enhance the East Gippsland Rail Trail

Four new story boards have been installed on the link trail between Orbost township and Burn Rd Trail Head. These boards have been funded by generous donations from the Orbost Community.

1. "End of the Line" at the old station site sponsored by Orbost & District Historical Society.

2. " Our Longest Timber Rail Bridge" near the viaduct sponsored by the Orbost & District Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

3. "Buiding The Line" at Burn Rd trail head sponsored by Orbost Visitor Information Centre.

4. " A 20th Century Tussle" at Burn Rd Trail head sponsored by the Friends of Orbost Op Shop.

The East Gippsland Shire has installed these sign boards with out cost to the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

Giles St Upgrades

There are a number of story boards in planning and production. This photo shows a meeting of the residents at Giles St Wiseleigh near Bruthen who are planning to upgrade the area around Giles St with picnic facilities and story boards.

We are pleased to see such a strong community involvement in improving the facilities along the rail trail.

The little things you can miss

There is more to this Trail than an easy pathway, big trees and wonderful rivers. Take the time to look at the ground, move quietly and keep a sharp look out and some amazing little critters can catch ones attention. This small lizard was spotted taking in the morning sun near a vegetation clean up site. It was about 12 cms long and quite unfazed by a close up camera. This Spring there are many small flowing plants to be found so it is worth pausing along the way.

Great spot for a seat

The Nicholson River Landcare Group has carried out a major planting of indigenous species on the north side of the Trail immediately east of the Nicholson River bridge. A new side track has been installed with access under the bridge abutment. Part of the project included this seat, which has views across the river. Bird nesting boxes have been installed to complement the already high variety of birds at this locality. The additional paths are part of the Nicholson Walks Project.

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