Ideally, in natural area restoration we have large bushland areas
within which we are working to re-establish on-site habitat or wildlife
corridors to even more extensive areas of native wildlife habitat
The reality is often much less than this: we are working in narrow
urban riparian reserves infested with Lantana, Privet, Bitou and
Camphor Laurel, or we only have our own backyard in which to work. Even
so, you can still make a substantial contribution to protection of
native wildlife in your area by creating a “stepping stone” oasis for
fruit-eating (frugivorous) wildlife.
Practical bush regeneration
Creating Stepping Stones for Frugivores
Fire Retardant Plants
Some lucky people live in, near or next to bushland. This can be great
if you want to take a walk and watch the birds, wonder about the daily
routines of the wildlife, or catch a waft and witness the new flowers
of the season. The Australian bush is a beautiful place, but also a
dangerous one which can threaten your life and property.
Stabilising Creekbanks, Ponds & Dams with Local Native Plants
The edges of creekbanks, dams and ponds are important places to
keep vegetated. By holding the soil in place, erosion is prevented and
the amount of soil entering the waterways is reduced. The
zone between the water and the land, the riparian zone, is some of the
most productive and most susceptible to degradation.
Frog Friendly plants for a Wetland Wonderland
Setting up a frog garden with local provenance plants is a simple exercise. Once you
have a water-tight container (whether a fancy glazed pot, an old bath-tub or
laundry tub, or a hole in the ground that retains stormwater), you are ready to
start