Preservation of the Jam Patch
The Jam Patch is a 202ha area of bushland about 18km north of Lake Grace which is vested in the Shire of Lake Grace. Named after the Jam Tree that grows in abundance at the site, it has been a popular recreational area for many years.
The Lake Grace LCDC acquired a $40,250 grant from the WA Natural Resource Management programme for the preservation of the area.
Part of the preservation has been:
The Rare Flora Group and local botanist Anne Rick have spent a number of days (during different seasons) at the Jam Patch identifying close to 200 species of plant life.
Started in 2012 the project was completed in 2017.
Campers are welcome to use the site providing they are self contained as there is no toilets on site. Please take any rubbish with you and stick to the walk trails.
The Lake Grace LCDC acquired a $40,250 grant from the WA Natural Resource Management programme for the preservation of the area.
Part of the preservation has been:
- cleaning up the site
- researching the history of the site (there was once an active tennis club)
- mapping of it's flora and fauna
- repairs to what was once the tennis club house and installation of seating in this club house
- installation of a water tank
- mapping and creation of walk trails
- mapping out of camping sites
- creation and installation of signage
- creation of a management plan
- installation of a shade shelter with tables and seating
- creation and printing of a brochure the_jam_patch_web.pdf
The Rare Flora Group and local botanist Anne Rick have spent a number of days (during different seasons) at the Jam Patch identifying close to 200 species of plant life.
Started in 2012 the project was completed in 2017.
Campers are welcome to use the site providing they are self contained as there is no toilets on site. Please take any rubbish with you and stick to the walk trails.
