Manning River Fish Habitat Restoration

Trees for fish

OzFish Unlimited partnered with Manning Landcare and private landowners on the Manning River to improve native fish habitat.  By removing weeds and planting of 400 native trees along the riverbank the end goal is to help our native fish thrive.

Located about 13 kilometres upstream from Taree near where Burrell Creek meets the Manning, this stretch of the river is home to our beloved Australian bass.

The next stage of the project will increase the coverage of native vegetation by removing more weeds which is great for improving native biodiversity. Introduced weeds often outcompete native plants along Australia’s waterways preventing or slowing the natural biodiversity recovery along our waterways.

Working together

Cassie Price, Director of Habitat Programs with OzFish Unlimited said local partnerships like this one are vital in recovering damaged fish habitat.

“We are delighted to partner with Manning Landcare to support property owners improve native fish habitat,” she said.“The positive contribution of the property owners at this site underlined their great concern and care for the river. Without them and their support the project would have not been possible.”

Dr Adrian Zammit, Landcare NSW CEO said the partnership with OzFish Unlimited is helping deliver great results on the ground.

“Improving native habitats and the health and sustainability of our waterways through tree plantings and enhancing natural biodiversity is important not only for our fish and other wildlife but also for our towns and communities that rely on them.”