Wolston Road Park, Sumner, is rather wild and beautiful in sections, and is an example of how a natural area can survive with our care despite being near an industrial site.

Rubbish dumping occurs on occasion and the stormwater runoff from the industrial area requires regular monitoring for unwanted substances sometimes that can occur due to industry failures.

There have been 150 canopy trees, 200 shrubs and 400 ground layer native species planted in Wolston Rd Park and are thriving. This was possible with the grant funding received from BCC Lord Mayor’s environment grant in 2022.

Flooding occurs regularly but the site vegetation is well adapted to this, and we plant species that are most likely to survive in these conditions.

This site requires a frequent maintenance schedule to remove weeds that can cover the vegetation in a month or two especially during summer.

The local kangaroos love to nibble on the new leaf tips and rest in the shade. This means the tree covers must be regularly checked and adjusted as the plant grows. As soon as new shoots grow over the top of the tree guards the kangaroos will feed on them, so we must raise the tree covers regularly.