Restoring riparian vegetation leading into the Ramsar wetlands

This pilot project aims to improve the landholders commitment to improving riparian vegetation along the recognised priority waterways leading into the Ramsar wetlands of Bowling Green Bay. NQDT has established long term relationships with intensive agriculture land managers along these waterways including the establishment of long term agreements to manage pest plants and animals. Whilst this is the case, much of the riparian vegetation is in a poor state or in some instances non existent contributing to the decline of connectivity and ecosystem function and services. Other issues addressed include: sedimentation of the GBR lagoon, decline of local biodiversity, aquatic weeds and water quality.