Interpretive flora signage on Black Mountain’s Woodland Walk was unveiled by Minister for the Environment Mick Gentleman last week as part of the Black Mountain Woodland Enhancement Project.
The interpretive flora signage encourages visitors to learn more about some of the nature reserve’s 670 plant species.
Minister Gentleman said that Black Mountain Nature Reserve is one of the most iconic places in Canberra and a very popular recreational area for locals and visitors.
“The aim of creating the Woodland loop walk, beginning and concluding at the Caswell Drive reserve entry, is to raise awareness of the reserve’s native flora from the perspective of local community experts and Ngunnawal traditional custodians.” Mr Gentleman said.
In addition to the new signage, the Black Mountain Woodland Walk Enhancement Project also features a series of e-brochures displaying photographs and information about the plants and vegetation found on the Woodland Walk, along with marker posts with Aboriginal artwork relating to the plants along the route.
The project was made possible through an ACT Heritage Grant provided to the Friends of Black Mountain and the Molonglo Catchment Group.
For more information on the Woodland Walk, including the e-brochures and interpretative flora signage visit www.friendsofblackmountain.org.au