Period: 2016-17

Funding Body: Great Southern Development Commission

Funds: $62,673

Project Officers: Helen Parsons

Summary

A Conservation Drive Trail (distance of 60km) within the Shire of Cranbrook to enable recognition and conservation of high value remnant vegetation along the roadsides, showcase our natural flora with two wildflower walks and the Sukey Hill lookout (overlooking the Stirling Range National Park and the nationally recognised Balicup Wetlands Suite), as well as highlighting historically significant sites both Noongar and agricultural, and our local lake systems which are home to migratory bird life. This project is designed to tie in with the Gondwana Link ‘Biodiversity Drive Trail’ project for the whole of the Great Southern Region.

Outcome

A printed map/information pamphlet for visitors and residents of the Shire of Cranbrook outlines the eight stops along the 60km conservation drive trail which takes you from the townsite of Frankland River to the Balicup Wetlands Suite north of the Cranbrook townsite. At each RV friendly stop along the drive is interpretive signage (specific to the stop) and picnic table. The eight stops are: Bobs Lake, Cranbrook Wildflower Walk, Sukey Hill Lookout, Twonkup Reserve, 12 Mile Dam, Kennys Tank & Wandoo Forest, 27 Mile Dam and Frankland River Wildflower Walk. This drive showcases the natural assets and historically significant farming and Noongar landmarks of our shire.

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