Fencing commenced for the tree planting area along the Mary River at Tiaro.
A 360 m fence has been constructed that creates a riparian corridor approximately 40-50m in width. That makes a continuous fenced riparian zone of over 1.5km.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Fencing and species lists decisions
At our GMA meeting on 12 June, we made decisions about the fencing and species lists for our project.
The current species lists are based on the trees that Koalas in our region prefer. It's based on advice from local koala expert Natalie Richardson.
The species list will be further refined with the by consulting the lists of species that are associated with the regional ecosystems found within the Koala Corridor. We'll also refer to expert advice from Greg Smyrell after his visit to the site this year, and previous expert advice from Marilyn Connell.
We will also be getting some quotes for weed control contractors in the near future.
The current species lists are based on the trees that Koalas in our region prefer. It's based on advice from local koala expert Natalie Richardson.
The species list will be further refined with the by consulting the lists of species that are associated with the regional ecosystems found within the Koala Corridor. We'll also refer to expert advice from Greg Smyrell after his visit to the site this year, and previous expert advice from Marilyn Connell.
We will also be getting some quotes for weed control contractors in the near future.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Meeting of Corridor Landholders held to agree on share of funds
On Thursday 17 May, three of the landholders involved in the Mary River Koala corridor met to discuss how the funds for fencing, revegetation and weed control would be shared across their properties.
Based on the decisions made, progress can now be made on installation of fencing - a combination of electric and permanent as well as protection of regenerating trees outside the fenced area.
Agreement was also reached about how to approach the weed control and revegetation.
Based on the decisions made, progress can now be made on installation of fencing - a combination of electric and permanent as well as protection of regenerating trees outside the fenced area.
Agreement was also reached about how to approach the weed control and revegetation.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Koalas now listed as vulnerable in Qld
Today the Federal Government announced that the Koala has been listed as a vulnerable species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
It therefore has the same status as lungfish.
This listing makes our Mary River Koala corridor project even more significant.
It therefore has the same status as lungfish.
This listing makes our Mary River Koala corridor project even more significant.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
BMRG site visit brings project one step closer
On 3rd April, Kate Lyons from BMRG was shown some of our project site and Tingid Breeding facility by our secretary Glenda Pitman.
Kate's visit means that the contract for the weed and pest grant is one step closer. At the GMA meeting last week, expenditure on the tunnel house was approved. We are aiming to erect the house in late May and have a working bee prior to then to pot up some new cats claw to be infected.
Kate's visit means that the contract for the weed and pest grant is one step closer. At the GMA meeting last week, expenditure on the tunnel house was approved. We are aiming to erect the house in late May and have a working bee prior to then to pot up some new cats claw to be infected.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
How rivers work and the implications for riparian restoration
On 11 March 2012, we had Peter McAdam, stream geomorphologist and Healthy Habitats/Land for Wildlife Officer at the Mary River Catchment Coordination Committee join us for our outdoor meeting. Peter gave a very informative presentation about "How Rivers work and the implications for Riparian Restoration".
You can watch excerpts from his presentation below.
Part 1 is about how to defining a river.
Part 2 follows directly from Part 1 and in this, Peter focuses on the way rivers change. In particular he identifies some of the changes that have occurred as a result of European settlement.
You can view higher resolution images of these videos on GMA's Youtube Channel.
We hope to follow up with some surveys of the river bed to get a better understanding of what is happening in this section of the Mary River.
You can watch excerpts from his presentation below.
Part 1 is about how to defining a river.
Part 2 follows directly from Part 1 and in this, Peter focuses on the way rivers change. In particular he identifies some of the changes that have occurred as a result of European settlement.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
New injection of funds to assist with weed control and biocontrol of Cat's Claw
This week we found out we were successful in obtaining some more funds from a BMRG Weed and Pest Grant that we will use to do extra weed control and also upgrade the tingid breeding facility in Tiaro.
The Tingids are a biological control for Cat's Claw. A viney weed that takes over canopy trees and smothers the forest floor.
Gympie and District Landcare have a well established Tingid Breeding Facility and we are working with them to establish a satellite facility in Tiaro that will service the Fraser Coast.
Cat's Claw is one of many viney weeds that are a problem in the Koala Corridor. The others include Balloon Vine, Mile a Minute and Coastal morning glory.
The Tingids are a biological control for Cat's Claw. A viney weed that takes over canopy trees and smothers the forest floor.
Gympie and District Landcare have a well established Tingid Breeding Facility and we are working with them to establish a satellite facility in Tiaro that will service the Fraser Coast.
Cat's Claw is one of many viney weeds that are a problem in the Koala Corridor. The others include Balloon Vine, Mile a Minute and Coastal morning glory.
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