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Protecting remnant vegetation on Comraegh

Status: EOI Garden Island Creek 7112

Municipality

Huon Valley

Funding Status

Awaiting Support

Achievement Plans

Fence off creek to exclude cattle and protect remnant vegetation

Methods

Erect fence to exclude cattle from vulnerable riparian environments. Control weeds such as gorse and blackberries so that native vegetation is not choked out.

Natural Values

Protecting, restoring and enhancing sensitive riparian environments with native vegetation including threatened species such as local tea tree. Protecting and restoring habitat for native animals and birds. Enhancing community amenity through preservation of remnant bushland. Establishing corridors of bushland along creeks that connect back to forrested areas so that native animals and birds can move between food sources and habitat that suits breeding etc.

Amount

$5k - $10k