Growing Recovery in the Mid Western Region
Growing Recovery in the Mid Western Region
A Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project has grown 10,000 native plants.
Community Participation -
LP016-006
The issue
The Black summer fires affected the eastern area of our Landcare area but the impacts on the wildlife was much broader. This project was focused on improving the habitat in both the fire affected areas and refugia areas close to the fire scar. The collection of local endemic seed to use in the plantings and supporting the development of broader community skills and knowledge was also needed to help ensure the benefits of this project.
The solution
Through our Landcare Nursery 10,000 plants were grown and distributed to over 70 landcare members to plant on their own patch. Each landholder was able to select up to 120 plants and a mix of species that was most suitable for their own site. The volunteers at the nursery, grew the plants with landcare love - the best kind of fertiliser. To give the best chance of survival, 100% biodegradable tree guards were also provided.
The impact
Three workshops were held to help build knowledge to assist with site planning and preperation, species selection as well as use of best practice planting methods. Seed collection and plant ID were gained through a farm walk and we shared our learnings on setting up a nursery with Merriwa Landcare, who came to visit us.
This project grew plants, grew skills and knowledge and grew the broader understanding of the role of Landcare in bushfire recovery. The positive feedback and pride by our Landcare members in their projects has been immense.
Key facts
- 10,000 native plants grown
- 70+ landcare members received plants
- 3 workshops held with over 45 participants