Pulling Weeds
Protecting nature through steady care
Pulling Weeds
Weed-pulling may seem simple, yet it is one of the kinds of ecological conservation work that most requires perseverance. If invasive alien species are not removed in time, they will quickly squeeze out the growing space of native plants and alter the overall habitat structure. Since 2012, Perth volunteers have participated in weed removal in Belmont, learning to identify invasive species, dig out bulbs, and reduce regrowth. By 2024, a decline in the density of invasive species in some areas could already be observed.
Tzu Chi volunteers removed weeds under the blazing sun
This weed is an invasive bulb plant. Because its bulb grows deep and the soil is dry, it is not easy to remove.
A shoe-cleaning disinfecting machine was used so that volunteers and members of the public entering and leaving had to disinfect and clean their shoes, preventing outside bacteria from contaminating the park.
The pink flowers resembling gladiolus are an invasive species from South Africa. They reproduce strongly and seriously affect the survival of native plants.
Volunteers planting saplings
Group photo of volunteers participating in the activity