Mt Jerrabomberra & Stringy Bark Ridge (FOMJASR)
Bushcare Group

Community groups have been involved with the care and management of Mount Jerrabomberra since the 2004 Plan of Management was released.

Friends of Mt Jerrabomberra and Stringy Bark Ridge (FOMJASR) have conducted small and large group plantings, weeding and maintenance of the trails. Members have also led informative walks.

The FOMJASR working bees take place on the first Sunday of the month, March to December. The group meets at different areas from month to month, but a majority have occurred at the QPRC Offset block behind Jerrabomberra.

This area is next to Bicentennial Drive and Nicholli Loop, Jerrabomberra. FOMJASR removes woody weeds such as Sweet Briar, Hawthorn, Cootamundra Wattle and other environmental woody weeds.

Daryl Crapp organises these working groups. If you would like to participate, please contact us below or keep an eye on our Facebook page.

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2026

Evidence of goat damage was observed throughout the site, with significant harm to plants planted in 2025. In mid-February, Ian Johnsson contacted QPRC, Wandiyali, and LLS to discuss potential control strategies.

The group removed Winged Elm trees in February. The corky ridges present along the branches are considered a benign genetic characteristic, commonly found on Ulmus alata, and may vary in prominence.

Some of our crew working hard or……..!

Beautiful markings of a Jacky lizard

Goat damage to 2025 plantings

Winged Elm

Corky ridge on Winged Elm

2025

Woody weed removal continued, targeting Hawthorne (Crataegus monogyna), Sweet Briar (Rosa rubiginosa), Broad-leaved privet (Ligustrum lucidum), Nandina (Nandina domestica), and Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus). Please note that Nandina domestica is not considered a pest in NSW but is regarded as an environmental weed by some local authorities. For more information see our Resources page Weeds and Weeds Australia.

Daryl noted trail bike activity has caused erosion, vegetation damage, and litter. To address fading signs and lack of awareness, meetings with local schools and requests for new signage to Council were recommended. Improved water management infrastructure is needed throughout the area.

Another successful working group

Stringy Bark Ridge

2024

In March volunteers removed tree guards from the planting that took place in about 2015 in the Offset block. Significant plant growth and some natural regeneration was observed. The 2010 Review of Environmental Factors Old Cooma Road Duplication provides some interesting background to this area as well as many ‘before’ photos.

The removal of the guards will help the young trees develop stronger trunks and adapt to local conditions. It's great to see the area thriving, with increased native vegetation supporting local wildlife and enhancing the overall landscape.

2023

‍During 2023 the group worked near Copperfield Place removing woody weeds as well as developing plans for replanting for erosion control in other nearby gullies. Assistance from QPRC for the removal of Hawthorn was sought.

A new weed called Tree of Heaven was sighted.

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