Kenthurst Ecological Restoration Project
This ecological restoration project will transform a landscape that is dominated by invasive weeds into a resilient native woodland. Our ecology team planted more than 60,000 locally native plants to reconnect habitat, support biodiversity, and restore endangered vegetation communities native to the Hills Shire region.
Using locally sourced provenance stock and a five year maintenance plan, the project is designed to reconnect fragmented habitat and create a resilient ecosystem capable of supporting native wildlife for generations to come.
What We Delivered
Our ecology team delivered the following:
- Establishment of over 60,000 native plants grown from provenance stock.
- Restoration of two native ecological communities: Coastal Enriched Sandstone Dry Forest and Sydney Hinterland Grey Gum Ridgetop Forest.
- Large-scale weed treatment and removal of invasive species.
- Application of mulch and soil stabilisation measures to maximise plant survival and improve site resilience.
- Implementation of a five-year maintenance and monitoring program to support long-term restoration outcomes.
Investing in the Future
By investing in ecological restoration we are investing in the future. Newly planted seedlings may seem small today, but they form the foundation for thriving bushland.
The Kenthurst restoration project is creating conditions that will return native habitat to the landscape and create a lasting impact. Our five year maintenance plan will further support biodiversity in the area and create long term habitat for species including the Powerful Owl, Yellow-bellied Glider, and Grey-headed Flying-fox.
The Pluses We Brought To This Project
PROJECT DETAILS
- A weed-dominated landscape is being transformed into a resilient native ecosystem. This will help support biodiversity in the area and create long term habitat for species including the Powerful Owl, Yellow-bellied Glider, and Grey-headed Flying-fox.
What They Say
This project supports ongoing growth across the Hills Shire LGA and will benefit more than 4,000 households in Box Hill and surrounding suburbs.
The government investment demonstrates a strategic vision to fund important infrastructure that improves where people live, work and play.”
Paul Scully, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces,
NSW Government