Sanctuary for green tree frogs

Native frogs, including green tree frogs, now have a purpose-built sanctuary to help them escape the invasion of cane toads later this wet season.

The frog sanctuary, at Knuckey’s Lagoon Recreation Reserve, was built by a Green Corps team, with sponsorship from the Power and Water Corporation.

The ten young Territorians from the Green Corps team will graduate today at Knuckey’s Lagoon Recreation Reserve with qualifications in Land Management and Conservation.

And in a super feat, during the 10-week project, these ten young Territorians cleared 10 acres of mission grass by hand-pulling the feral weed.

Green Corps team member Ms Leah Outred said the project, which also included building paths and clearing weeds, was a life-changing experience.

“ I was working as a support worker in homecare services, but joining Green Corp opened up a whole new world for me,” said Leah.

“ I’ve got a lot better at problem-solving, working out how to do things on my own rather than acting on other people’s instructions.”

The experience gained by working on this six-month project has allowed Leah to apply for an apprenticeship in Conservation and Land Management and she will know in November if she is successful.

Power and Water spends a set amount each year, determined as a percentage of annual revenue, on sponsoring community activities across the Northern Territory.

Power and Water’s Environmental Services Manager Randall Scott said “We’re proud to sponsor Green Corps projects, especially when it involves providing an important resource to help the environment – and in this case helping save our native frogs.”