Enhancing Biodiversity of the Big Scrub - Stage 1

The Green Army Team will work with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Lismore and Ballina Shire Council, Landcare, Rous Water and community to improve the condition, extent and connectivity of lowland rainforest in Big Scrub remnants. Rainforest restoration is a long term process. Activities include systematic control of weeds in previously unmanaged vegetation and essential follow-up control and revegetation. Weeds include Lantana and Madeira Vine (Weeds of National Significance). Activities will enhance connectivity, habitat of threatened species and the resilience of Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia (LRSA) to climate change and other threats. Teams will participate in Big Scrub Rainforest Day, one of Australia's largest landcare events, and field days raising environmental awareness in the community.