THE Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) held its Annual General Meeting last week welcoming members and guest including Division 1 Councillor, Jenny Broderick.
GMAN President Bernie Keays chaired the meeting.
The meeting covered key business from the past year, beginning with the presentation of the financial status and auditor’s report for the previous 12 months.
A major focus remains GMAN’s Koala Food Plantation, which continues to supply eucalyptus foliage to wildlife carers tending sick, injured, and orphaned koalas.
GMAN secured an additional $5,000 grant from Sunshine Coast Council to support ongoing maintenance, including mowing, tree purchases and mulching.
Discussions are underway with the council to expand the plantation, enabling a greater number of trees for koala food.
Consultation has also begun with Wildlife SEQ to plant trees suitable as possum browse, a project receiving strong support from both organisations.
GMAN’s nursery is now fully operational, with around 20 plant species sewn and growing.
A regular potting group, established in August 2025, meets Monday mornings to sow seeds, transplant seedlings, mix potting mediums, maintain benches, and wash pots.
Members have also continued their support of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, assisting with maintenance at Mount Ngungun alongside QPWS rangers.
Life Membership was awarded to Cliff Schnick in recognition of his long and outstanding contribution to GMAN.
Following the AGM, the committee stood down and nominations were called.
The new committee was accepted as: President Bernie Keays, Secretary/Treasurer John Quinn, and members Wendy and Matt Stone.
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