Margaret Thomas, from the Friends of Cornish Hill group, said the Green Army had visited four times in the past three years and had helped to restore the area to what it was like before European settlement.

Friends of Cornish Hill has around 60 members, although not all of them are able to actively assist with physical labour.  

The Green Army has repaired steps, created boardwalks over boggy areas and has removed woody weeds in the area.

Last week, the group focused on cutting and removing the dense over-infestation of gorse, broom and blackberry bushes. 

Ms Thomas said having the group help out was a “great opportunity”, as mining in the area had turned the soil upside down, making it an ideal environment for weeds. 

“It has been a great bonus having them compliment the work we do so we can have this fabulous haven in the heart of Daylesford,” she said. 

Ms Thomas said Cornish Hill was ideal for passive activities like picnics and dog walking. 

She added she was disappointed this was most likely the Green Army’s last visit to Cornish Hill, as the Turnbull Government cut the program’s funding in December 2016.

Friends of Cornish Hill is supported by funding bodies like Landcare Australia, Landcare Victoria, Daylesford District Community Bank, Hepburn Shire Council, Daylesford Op Shop and Daylesford Rotary.