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Stock Exclusion Fencing of Water Mouse Habitat in ForeshoresWebsite/Report(not documented)
Project leadPartnerships(not documented)
IndustriesGrazing
ActivitiesOn-ground work
Case study type(none)
Funding sourceAustralian Government / NRM
Funding amount(not documented)
In-kind contribution(not documented)
Start date21 November 2013
End date31 May 2014
SummaryThe project site is located at Foreshores in Bustard Bay - part of the High Conservation Value Aquatic Ecosystem (HCVAE). The project will complete a further 3km fence from the existing fence line to exclude cattle from 160ha of mangrove and saltmarsh communities. The area contains extensive mangrove and saltmarsh communities and is identified as water mouse (Xeromys myoides) habitat. Cattle have been grazing the mangroves and stunting their growth and also causing damage through hoof compaction and trampling. Ground cover loss and changes in micro-topography have a negative impact on water mouse habitat and affect water quality and the integrity of the wetland ecosystem.
BenefitsThe landholders have previously received funding to assist with the erection of around 8km of fencing to exclude cattle from water mouse habitat. In the future this project will link with both current fence line and next planned stages to continue stock exclusion further north. The landholders plan is to eventually exclude cattle from all the wetland and saltmarsh areas on their property for improved water mouse habitat, water quality and the integrity of the wetland ecosystem.
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Last updated: 16 March 2018 This page should be cited as: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2018) Stock Exclusion Fencing of Water Mouse Habitat in Foreshores, WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/resources/tools/wetland-project/stock-exclusion-fencing-of-water-mouse-habitat-in-foreshores-8571/ |