Weathering the elements for Rosecamp Reserve

Ensuring the safety and success of our working bees at Rosecamp Reserve is paramount. Here, you'll find the key weather parameters we use to guide our decisions, helping us protect both our volunteers and the delicate restoration work we undertake.

Upper limits for working bees: when to call it

The success of restoring Rosecamp Road and Foreshore to native trees and species hinges on our working bees. However, the safety of our dedicated volunteers and the effectiveness of our efforts are our top priorities. Therefore, we have established clear weather parameters for cancelling working bees to ensure everyone's well-being and the optimal conditions for planting and maintenance. In general, we suggest cancelling if:

Wind conditions: understanding the gusts

Strong winds can make working conditions difficult and even hazardous, especially when handling young plants or tools. For the safety of our team and the delicate native trees we're planting, we will cancel working bees if:

  • Wind from any westerly quarter is consistently 20 knots (37kmph) or more.
  • Wind from any quarter is gusting in excess of 25 knots (46kmph).

Rainfall: when too much is too much

While a little rain can be good for our plants, excessive rainfall can make the ground unworkable, wash away newly planted seedlings, and create uncomfortable or unsafe conditions for volunteers. We monitor rain predictions closely and will cancel working bees if:

  • There is a prediction of 50% or more likelihood of rain/showers.
  • There is a prediction of 2mm-5mm probability of rain during the morning.

Understanding these parameters helps us make informed decisions, ensuring our restoration efforts at Rosecamp Reserve are both safe and successful in nurturing native trees and species.