TAFE NSW students tackle invasive weeds at Pilot Beach

Students from TAFE NSW and Hastings Landcare have joined forces to tackle the threat of invasive weeds on the natural environment.

Through participation in a number of working bees, students have gained hands-on experience by helping to remove the Bitou Bush, Lantana and Asparagus weed.

They have also worked on coastal revegetation projects, by planting trees for koalas and biodiversity, which include Swamp Mahogany, River Red Gum and Tallowwood.

The students are gaining real-life experience while studying their Certificate III Conservation Land Management at the Wauchope campus.

Mr Allwood said the students are fantastic to work with because they already have knowledge in the field and practical experience.

Student Rory Thoms said he enjoys gaining an education through practical experience.

"You're in the classroom once a fortnight and the rest of the time you are outside," he said.

"Being in the field is the best way to retain information."

TAFE NSW Horticulture Teacher, Chris Thiering said the best way to learn is to do.

"We are giving students real-life experience and a try at what a day in the life is after graduation," he said.