The New Springs Landcare Group has successfully supported a local restoration initiative through the Grassroots Grants program, focusing on a vital section of Dawesley Creek flowing through Brukunga. This targeted project addresses critical environmental degradation caused by invasive woody weeds that had overtaken riparian zones along the waterway.

Environmental Challenge

The project tackles exotic tree species, aggressive gorse infestations, and wild blackberry thickets that were steadily diminishing biodiversity and threatening native habitats throughout the creek system. By removing these invasive species, the initiative creates space for indigenous flora to regenerate naturally.

Community Benefits

Benefits of this restoration extend well beyond property boundaries. The improved creek ecosystem enhances water quality throughout the watershed while reducing soil erosion along vulnerable banks. As native vegetation returns, it establishes a foundation for ecological recovery that supports complex food webs of invertebrates, birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Grassroots Impact

This grassroots approach demonstrates how targeted local action can deliver significant regional environmental outcomes. By focusing on this critical riparian corridor, the New Springs project showcases how community-driven conservation efforts can successfully restore degraded landscapes and preserve native biodiversity for future generations.