echop-c225 PMPage 5Byron Shire Echo February 3, 5Local NewsArakwal launch bush tucker bookA booklet that describes the range and purpose of plants that are used by the Byron Bay Arakwal people was launched last week at the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Called Place of Plenty, the page colour booklet was launched by local Aboriginal Elders Lorna Kelly and Linda Vidler with National Parks and Wildlife Service NPWS deputy director general Dr Tony Fleming. The booklet describes the plants, their habitats and uses based on the knowledge and traditions of Byron Bay Arakwal Elders Lorna Kelly, Dulcie Nicholls and Linda Vidler. Chairperson of the
arakwal national park
Management Committee, Yvonne Stewart, said the booklet was interwoven with historical accounts to provide an insight into the past as well as documenting the continuing use of the plants that are an important part of Aboriginal culture. This booklet documents how our Elders use the abundant plant resources of our Country, said Mrs Stewart. It is important to teach our young people about culturally important plant species and will be of interest to the wider community. For example, the localVoted best clinic in NSW top Australian clinicIts our 1st Birthday we continue to deliver spectacular results with quantum ipl
, voted the worlds best IPL system. To celebrate we have Quantum IPL bonus buys for you.The crowd assembles at the Cape for the Arakwal book launch. Photo Dale RobertsBanksia, known as Honeysuckle to us, are used in many different ways by our Elders and their families.The flowers provide nectar that is used as a sweet treat on bread. The bloom is then dried to provide a hair comb. The dry cones or nobbies as we call them are used as fuel for the campfire. Dr Fleming said the booklet was produced as part of a collaborative project between NPWS and the Arakwal Aboriginal Corporation. This project looked atplants that are culturally important to the Arakwal people and how parks and reserves that are part of their Country can be managed to continue to provide for their sustainable use.This is joint management in action and is a positive step forward on the path to reconciliation, he said. This type of wild resource use by the traditional owners will be an important part of the draft plan of management for Arakwal National Park currently being prepared. The booklet was producedwith funding from the NSW Biodiversity Strategy. EPM Consulting was engaged to produce the booklet in association with other consultants such as the renowned Australian naturalist and author Tim Low. The Place of Plenty booklet is available for sale at the Cape Byron Lighthouse shop for . Part of the proceeds raised will contribute towards cultural education and renewal programs by the Arakwal people.Red facial veins gone after 3 Quantum IPL treatmentsBrown spots sun damage diminish in 3 Quantum IPL treatmentsNew employment opportunities available at Island QuarrySCENE the Sustainable Communities Employment Network Enterprise is a Community Employment initiative developed by Island Quarry. SCENE is linking volunteers and the unemployed with community and arts organisations and ecologically sustainable industries and businesses to provide flexible training and work experience opportunities from bush regeneration to web design. Funded by the Department of Family and Community Services FACS under the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy, IQ SCENE is an innovative pilot providing experience in community development, community employment, and management of self-employment prospects. The IQ SCENE is a great opportunity for participants in Work for the Dole and Mutual Contribution programs to be involved in the creation of the Island Quarry Arts and Eco Centre. New projects starting mid February include organic community market gardens and irrigation. There are positions available for Work for the Dole, Centrelink Approved Activity, etc. You can also do your community service hours at IQ and volunteersmentors are welcome to join in. For more information contact Shane Rennie on , or visit Hands are transformed with just one Quantum IPL treatmentCall for your Bonus BuysGive someone you love a hair removal surprise for Valentines DayWHILE ON HOLIDAYS TRY THE NEWATTENTION7 DAYS Lunch DinnerRUGBY LEAGUE FANSBring the kids andMEET THE MIGHTY PARRAMATTA EELSTUES NIGHT, TH FEBRUARY FROM 7PM FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE FREE AUTOGRAPHS Kids Footie kicking competition Winner to receive a signed Parramatta Eels jersey.Come on down for a great night where sports people meet.S K Y - F OX - TA B - AT M - E F T P O S 4 6 B U R R I N G BA R ST R E ET, M U L LU M 6 6 8 4 IF GAMBLING IS A PROBLEM FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW CALL THE G-LINE TOLL FREE Shop 1 Fletcher St Byron Bay Phone
