Mullet Creek Dapto Community Farm
This local Landcare group works on a site covering 500m of creek frontage along Mullet Creek in Dapto NSW. The creek was extremely degraded from bank erosion and many weed species were choking sections of the creek. Removal of large woody weeds such
as coral tree and willow as well as privet has taken place, and a few remnant rainforest species have been salvaged along the creek line. Plantings in four stages are currently taking place, with stages one, two and three nw complete. 580 long stem Casuarinas and around 2000 mixed rainforest species have been planted.
Dapto Community Farm was successful in securing $10 000 with Wollongong City Council Enviro Fund for the removal of large woody weed species, which was matched by Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority. $4 000 was also donated to the project to fund the purchase of plants from Sydney Water, and Landcare Illawarra provided $10 000 for the management of the project and to fund the purchase of plants and materials required. More volunteers are always needed to assist in the
revegetation and maintenance of the site on a regular basis.
Meeting Times
TBC for 2011
Coordinator
Tess Malady
To become involved or for more information contact Megan on 4229 7526 or email
communitysupport@conservationvolunteers.com.au
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