One of the real perks of this job is who you meet along the way.
I came across this little fella on a property recently, and it honestly made my day. You don’t get sick of moments like this. Getting to spend my days working out among beautiful native forest and habitat, and every now and then crossing paths with the locals, is genuinely one of the best parts of what I do.
This particular block was home to a real range of wildlife, and that’s exactly why taking a considered approach matters so much to me. Before I mulch an area, I take the time to walk it and have a proper look at what’s there. The hollows, the habitat, the signs of who’s living in and around it, echidnas, wombats, ringtail possums and plenty of others. It’s simply part of doing the job properly, and it’s something I genuinely enjoy.
The whole idea behind how I work is that healthy native bush and good land management go hand in hand. On a block like this, that means dealing with the invasive weeds that have crept in and don’t belong, opening things up and helping prepare the property for the warmer months, while looking after the native habitat and the animals that call it home. Taking out the problem vegetation while protecting the good stuff isn’t a compromise, it’s the point.
Moments like meeting this little echidna are a good reminder of why that considered approach is worth it. These properties around the Surf Coast and the Otways are special places, full of life, and they deserve to be looked after thoughtfully.
If you’ve got a property you’d like a considered hand with, whether it’s invasive weeds, overgrown areas or getting ready for summer, give me a call and I’ll come and have a look.
We work with you to open up your land, the right way.
Lachy
Otway Forestry Mulching