Summary
Location: Bass Point, Shellharbour.
Timeframe: February 2024 - May 2027.
Funding: This project is partially funded by the NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program, at a value of $55,000 over a 3 year period.
About the Project
This project focuses on bush regeneration and revegetation activities within the Littoral Rainforest and Littoral Rainforest Proximity Area of Bass Point Reserve in the Shellharbour LGA. The aim is to reduce the impact of weeds on this important ecosystem and improve its health, habitat and resilience. It continues the great work Council has done in this special area over the past 5-10 years.
What we expect to achieve:
- Fewer weeds and less weed cover.
- More native plants growing.
To reach these goals, we'll use proven bush regeneration and weed control methods, including chemical, manual and mechanical techniques, following industry best practice.
Project Stages
Milestone 1 - Completed
Establish monitoring sites and map endangered species.
Milestone 2 - In-progress
Primary weeding of priority invasive vines (Cape Ivy, Coastal Morning Glory, Moth Vine and invasive Passionflower species). Collect monitoring photos and write progress reports.
Milestone 3: Secondary Weeding and Revegetation - Upcoming
Continue targeting invasive weeds and carry out local weeding along access pathways (e.g. Lantana, Bitou bush, Turkey Rhubarb, Trad, Asparagus).
Milestone 4: Maintenance - Upcoming
Continue maintenance of the targeted sites to reduce weed growth. Replace any native plants that did not survive, collect monitoring photos and prepare the final report.