Connecting and Protecting the Kent-Frankland Region

Acquitted Projects
Written By Ashley Marjoram

Period: 2022 - 2023
Funding Body: State NRM
Funds: $32,244.00
Project Officer: Ashley Marjoram

 
 
 

Summary

The Kent-Frankland sub-region is situated within one of the world’s 36 recognised biodiversity hot spots, which appears to be a badge of honour, however, to be classified as a biodiversity hotspot means this region has lost over 70% of its primary vegetation.

This project aims to contribute to the protection of the Balicup Wetland system, through improving landscape connectivity of over 290ha of vegetation, collaboration with Green Skills to continue long-term fauna monitoring for conservation management, improve environmental connection through two citizen-science events, protect 47 ha of priority remnant vegetation through fencing, and revegetate 20ha for biodiversity and ecosystem function.

Outcomes

  • Work towards restoring landscape connectivity of over 290ha of remnant and previously revegetated native bush

  • Protect 47 ha of remnant vegetation through fencing

  • Revegetate 20ha for biodiversity and ecosystem function

  • Host two Citizen Science events at Balijup Sanctuary in collaboration with Green Skills.

Report

Read the final report here

Ashley Marjoram
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