King Edward Park - Landcare Longevity and a Lasting Local Legacy

This project will finalise a 10 year restoration project at King Edward Park in Newcastle that will enhance 0.2 ha of the endangered Themeda grassland on seacliffs and coastal headlands ecological community. Exotic grasses (such as Kikuyu, Buffalo and Couch) and Weeds of National Significance will be controlled and at least 1,284 plants will be planted over 0.08 ha during National Tree Day 2015 and other sessions. The high profile site will assist attracting active locals to continue the maintenance in partnership with local landcare groups. The Group will also provide local provenance coastal plants for purchase and implement targeted recruitment and a social media communications strategy to increase its membership.