The Yarrahapinni to Killiekrankie Biodiversity Alliance Project (Y2K) is now entering its second year of on-ground works across the Valley.
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Working in collaboration, the Macleay and Nambucca Landcare Networks have identified important bushland corridors in and around Hickeys Creek and Taylor’s Arm.
Landcare is partnering with landholders keen to invest in strengthening bushland on their property, which allows indigenous flora and fauna to migrate between habitats.
Project officer Tom Macindoe claims that landholders have embraced the concepts behind the project.
“We have focused our work around conserving the waterway corridors and improving them, as many have good stands of older canopy trees and undergrowth that act like islands within existing grazing land – fortunately many on the project recognise this,” he said.
“Our landholders have jumped at the opportunity to improve stock management and farm infrastructure with a wildlife friendly focus.”
Along with hosting workshops on soil health and grazing management, the 13 project sites have seen thousands of seedlings planted and cared for, kilometres of wildlife-friendly fence constructed to conserve important remnants and protect plantings, strategic areas controlled from invasive weeds like broad-leafed Privet and lantana and provided options for feral animal control.
Several properties under the project have been awarded a Land for Wildlife membership.
“Land for Wildlife is a voluntary private lands conservation agreement that acknowledges local champions for our environment,” Mr Macindoe said.
If you would like to know more about the Yarrahapinni to Killiekrankie project, please contact project officer Tom Macindoe on 6562-2076 or email tom.macleaylandcare@gmail.com.
