Our
Projects
These are our current and past projects that we are undertaking to protect and enhance the Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve.
Habitat restoration for 7 threatened species in the Secret Garden, Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
A 2021 Community and Volunteer Action Grant from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for $47,993.
This project will:
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remove competition of various woody weeds affecting the remnant Cool Temperate Rainforest in the Secret Garden
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revegetating the area with rainforest plants
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monitor wildlife with spotlight survey and Lyrebird survey
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host a workshop with students and a seminar on female Lyrebirds.

Restoration of Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
A grant from Melbourne Water for $7,546
The aim of this project is to restore Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve after the June 2021 storm.
This project will:
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remove remaining re-emerging Sycamore and other weeds form areas worked in previous years
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gain access to the area after the storm damage.
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Seed Collecting
We now have an agreement for collecting rainforest seeds and other materials to propagate, for use in our revegetation activities across our various projects.
