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Biodiversity Enhancement at Underwood Road, Eight Mile PlainsWebsite/ReportProject leadPartnerships(not documented)
Industries(not documented)
ActivitiesOn-ground work
Case study type(none)
Funding sourceEveryone’s Environment Grants - Round 2
Funding amount$20,350
In-kind contribution(not documented)
Start date21 November 2013
End date(not documented)
SummaryThis project aims to undertake weeding (broadleaf pepper tree, cat’s claw creeper, Chinese celtis, lantana camara, madeira vine, and Singapore daisy) and re-vegetation activities (establishing 240 trees) in the Upper Bulimba Creek catchment area. Litter clean-up activities will also be conducted in the area.
BenefitsImprovement in the condition of the riparian area and the bushland on the site will improve habitat and food sources for wildlife in the area. The plant buffer will assist with filtering of sediment and in improving the quality of the water entering the creek system after severe rain events.
Lesson(not documented)
Reference ID130158
Last updated: 16 May 2015 This page should be cited as: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2015) Biodiversity Enhancement at Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains, WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/resources/tools/wetland-project/biodiversity-enhancement-at-underwood-road-eight-mile-plains-da98/ |