Enhancement of Swan Bay catchment: Frederick Mason Creek protection and re-veg

Unprotected waterways threaten the biodiversity and resilience of Swan Bay, a Ramsar site. The project will protect an extra 2.1ha of swampy land in a 175 Grassy Plain Woodland adjacent to a vegetated riparian zone by replacing an old ineffective fence with a stock-proof one further from the creek. Indigenous species will be planted on the degraded grazing land. Remnant Eucalyptus camaldulensis will be protected, and 0.5ha of wetland restored. Zone A riparian vegetation will be enhanced by OtP_0175 under-storey planting. The project will vegetate to a sustainable width, connect remnant stands, create a viable wildlife corridor, build capacity through educational briefings, and improve the quality of water flowing into Swan Bay.