Maguires Creek, NSW 2024
Restore
250m riparian vegetation
Plant
700 trees and grasses
300+
hours bush regeneration
Revegetation and Weed Control
OzFish and Landcare are working together to help restore the riparian zone along Maguires Creek. The site is located on a Macadamia orchard which was once a part of the Big Scrub and still has over 70 different species of big scrub plants identified throughout the site and surrounding. Regeneration of the site has been taking place over the last 4 years, targeting camphor laurels and other invasive weeds.
Repairing the riverbank
Unfortunately, there is sections of the creek which are covered with invasive weeds such as madeira vine and experiencing erosion, having been heavily impacted by the 2022 floods. To help stabilise the banks, reduce runoff and continue to connect to surrounding big scrub rainforest remnants, volunteers will help to plant out this section with 700 native trees and grasses.
The project will involve over 300 hours of bush regeneration work to remove invasive weeds and maintenance at the site to ensure the site is restored for the long term!
Improving fish habitat
Without riparian vegetation helping to stabilise these banks, sediments and nutrients are running off into the waterways and impacting the many native fish species that live in Maguires Creek. By planting trees we will be helping to improve water quality, and habitat by providing shade and food for some of our favourite rec species.
