200m downstram from the Scrivener dam

[martin butterfield <>]

Chris

This is a matter of general concern to me.  

We had a Wednesday walk including this area sometime late last year.  In total we recorded 52 species including various cormorants and darters together with a good array of finches.  The information was reported as COG data sheet 31195.  

Given the very poor performance of the "authorities" (and I am bewildered why a Commonwealth agency such as NCA is intruding into micro-management of a Territory resource) in similar work on Molonglo Reach I would urge COG to do all it can to demand a longer lead time for this work to permit a rational environmental assesmment.

Martin

On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 8:55 PM, Chris Davey <> wrote:

Hi,

 

I have received an email from the NCA indicating that they intend to clear the willow for 200m downstream from the Scrivener Dam, starting March 2009.  Could anyone who may know the birds of that area let me know of any potential problems.  For instance are there any cormorant species nesting in the area?  We have been advised that the willows will be replaced with appropriate vegetation.

 

Many thanks

 

Chris

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