Wallis Creek

The project will develop seven corridors using local native vegetation totalling approximately 10 Kms of restored corridors of varying widths. The project is expected to protect approximately 60 ha of remmant vegetation and include a revegetation component of 40 ha depending on Landholder uptake. The objectives of the project are:

·                     Conserve remnant native vegetation within the identified corridor linkage areas

·                     Establish 40 ha local native vegetation in the corridor linkage areas

·                     Manage weeds in remnant native vegetation as identified in the corridor linkage areas

·                     Encourage landholders to develop Property Vegetation Plans under the Native Vegetation Conservation Act, 1997

The Community Environment Network (CEN) has been contracted by theHunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (HCR CMA) to deliver the project.

What is a corridor?

·                     A link between areas of habitat significant to the survival of plants and andimals

·                     A conduit for the movement of plants and andimals, including individuals species and genetic diversity

What are the benefits?

Corridors reduce the fragmentation of vegetation, reduce problems associated with ‘edge effects’ (i.e. weeds and feral animals) and improve the survival of plants and animals.

Other benefits include:

·                     Providing for a holistic approach to landscape management; and

·                     Identifying target areas and species for biodiversity conservation