Group convenor: Janet Mangan
First established in 2007 by Lyn Martinez and called The Gap Central, this Habitat Brisbane Group was restarted in 2019 under the leadership of Janet Mangan. The group meets every second Wednesday morning from 7.30 – 9.30 am.
This site features good remnant dry rainforest, in particular an enormous Hard Quandong Elaeocarpus obovatus, and other creek species including Weeping Lilli Pilli, Black Bean, Green Kamala, Native Grape vine, Stephania, Smilax, Jagera, Guioa and Australian Ebony. With help from Brisbane City Council, the group tackled a heavy infestation of Cat’s Claw behind Payne Road State School and is tackling other weeds to preserve the remaining indigenous vegetation and encourage its regeneration.
Nicholas Park is one of the six bushcare sites which comprise The Gap Rainforest Project. See The Gap Rainforest Statement of Significance PDF.
This bushcare site is supported by the Brisbane City Council Habitat Brisbane program. For more information and dates for working bees email Janet Mangan at janetmangan9@gmail.com. Follow the group’s activities on the Nicholas Park Facebook Page.
Nicolas Park volunteers 2025.
The Hard Quandong Elaeocarpus obovatus at Nicholas Park is listed as one of The Gap Rainforest trees of significance. Photo: John Abbott
Nicholas Park Bushcare site zone map. Courtesy: Brisbane City Council
