Project description

Like many parts of the New South Wales Riverina Highlands, clearing, grazing and stock camping in the Tumut area has led to land degradation issues including weeds, soil erosion and nutrient run-off. To address these issues, the Riverina Highlands Landcare Network (RHLN) wanted to establish a series of corridors of native vegetation on properties that could adapt to future climate variability by utilising plant species that show resilience to these anticipated changes. In 2019, they were successful in obtaining $14,950 in funding from a Jaramas Landcare Grant for this project.

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Restoring 4.5ha of Grassy White Box Woodlands (an endangered EEC) by planting 3,325 tubestock plantings and 65 paddock trees. 2. Providing habitat for various woodland birds, including Superb Parrot, Brown Tree Creeper and the Diamond Firetail. 3. Increasing connectivity for native fauna such as woodland bird species and small marsupials such as gliders and possums.