In April I mentioned to Michael McConachie that the avenue of trees between
Dairy Flat Road and the Fyshwick Sewerage Treatment complex contained many
invasive species. These introduced trees contained large numbers of berries
which birds eat and transfer to nature reserves.
The ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS), with countless volunteers from
Landcaring and Parkcaring groups, have spent decades of energy and time
removing these invasive plants which deny space, nutrients and water to native
species.
Removing these Fyshwick trees and combining this process with a thorough and
state-of-the-art revegetation of the Treatment Works would bring significant
benefits for wildlife and especially the birds which already have the area
ingrained in their genetic makeup. Having complimentary, healthy habitat beside
the Jerrabomberra Wetlands can only enhance the work of the Friends of
Jerrabomberra and PCS.
It is vital that as much land as possible be retained for and managed as
connectivity-corridor in our region. Open, natural spaces also bring enormous
benefits to humans though this positive factor is rarely included in budgetary
allocations for 'the environment'.
Rosemary
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