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2010
Aug  29

One Third of the VVP Bandicoot population living in Hamilton

 

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In an article published in the Hamilton Spectator , Saturday 28th, 2010, journalist Stephanie Zevenbergen interviews Richard Hill , DSE Senior Biodiversity Officer and Travis Scicchitano, Conservation Volunteers Australia, team leader about their findings after recent monitoring at the Hamilton Community Parklands.

Eastern Barred Bandicoots are critically endangered and an enclosure was established at the  Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) on the North Boundary Road to minimize predation and assist breeding. Of the 250 bandicoots in Victoria, 80 are living in and around the Community Parklands!

This is a great community achievement.  Wildflowers and wildlife coexist at HIRL thanks to the active team of volunteers who maintain the integrity of the site.

Great to see research and achievements getting mainstream acknowledgement.

Read the article here;

Bandicoot article scan (885KB)


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2010
Jul  19

Invitation to Public Discussion: VEAC Remnant Native Vegetation.

 

On June 28, 2010 the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) released the ‘Remnant Native Vegetation Investigation Discussion Paper’.

http://www.veac.vic.gov.au/

The Discussion Paper provides detailed information about the connectivity, condition, issues and challenges around remnant native vegetation in Victoria. The paper takes a strategic approach to this wealth of information – the Council does not propose to make land use recommendations for each of the thousands of individual public land reserves across Victoria.

More information, especially about remnant native vegetation in our region and across Victoria, will be provided at a series of workshops.

The workshops will be held at:

•   BENDIGO: 10:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday 20 July 2010; Federation Room, Hotel Shamrock, Corner Pall Mall and Williamson Street, Bendigo

•   MILDURA: 11:00am-3:00pm, Wednesday 21 July 2010; Banksia Room, DSE Offices, Corner Eleventh Street & Koorlong Avenue, Irymple

•   HAMILTON: 10:00am-2:00pm, Thursday 22 July 2010; RMIT, 200 Ballarat Road, Hamilton

•   DANDENONG: 10:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday 27 July 2010; Palm Plaza meeting room, McCrae St, Dandenong

•   BENALLA: 10:00am-2:00pm, Wednesday 28 July 2010; Room 1, DSE Offices, 89 Sydney Road, Benalla

•   HORSHAM: 10:00am-2:00pm, Thursday 29 July 2010; Yellow Gum Room, DPI Offices, 110 Natimuk Road, Horsham

•   MELBOURNE CBD: 10:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday 3 August 2010; Brennan Hall, Mary Aitkenhead Centre, St Vincent’s Hospital, 27 Victoria Parade (near Nicholson St), Fitzroy.

•   TRARALGON: 10:00am-2:00pm, Wednesday 4 August 2010; Room 1, DSE Offices, 71 Hotham Street, Traralgon

VEAC will provide lunch so any staff interested in attending one of these workshops should contact Paul Peake. Please note that if you have already registered to attend a workshop, you don’t need to do so again.

If you have any queries, about the workshops then please contact Paul (details below) or the VEAC office (phone: (03) 9637 9902).  
____________________
Paul Peake
Project Manager, Victorian Environmental Assessment Council
Level 6/8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
ph: (03) 9637 9896; mob: 0408 315 407
email: paul.peake@dse.vic.gov.au; web: www.veac.vic.gov.au


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2010
May  22

Part 8. Further Information & Funding

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 8. Further Information & Funding – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Grassland and grassy woodland references

There are many references available to assist with identification and management of native grasslands and grassy woodlands. The lists shown in this brochure for native plant identification, weed identification, native grassland and grassy woodland research and management, are by no means exhaustive, but provide a useful place to start. Websites are included for publications, fact sheets or other information that can be downloaded free of charge from the internet. Note that the website links were current at the time of publication of this brochure, but the addresses are subject to change at any time. …

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Further Information & Funding (PDF – 4 pages, 102kb)


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2010
May  22

Part 7. Restoring the Missing Links

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 7. Restoring the Missing Links – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Rehabilitation of native grassy communities

Rehabilitation of a native grassland or grassy woodland may be required because of past management practices that have degraded the site, or because of more recent soil disturbance that has resulted in the loss
of indigenous vegetation and habitat. Remedies may be as simple as weed control, ecological burning, supplementary planting to restore missing species, or installing habitat features to improve the condition of a remnant. Rehabilitation can also be more complicated and involve major ground works and restoration of a whole suite of indigenous plant species into degraded sites. This brochure covers various aspects of restoring indigenous plant species into native grassy communities. …

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Restoring the Missing Links (PDF – 4 pages, 107kb)


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2010
May  22

Part 6. Reducing Soil Disturbance

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 6. Reducing Soil Disturbance – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

The importance of the soil habitat

Soil disturbance is one of the major causes of native grassland and grassy woodland decline. The soils of the Volcanic Plains that support these vegetation communities have evolved over millions of years and were formed from rock created by the lava flow of many volcanoes dotting the plains.

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Reducing Soil Disturbance (PDF – 4 pages, 127kb)


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2010
May  22

Part 5. Grazing and Mowing

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 5. Grazing and Mowing – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Why graze or mow a native grassy community?

Native grassy communities typically need active management to reduce the amount of leaf litter and other plant material that builds up over time. This accumulated plant biomass increases fuel loads and inhibits the growth of wildflowers between the grass tussocks. In the past, wildfires and grazing by native herbivores periodically reduced the biomass of grassy communities, which stimulated new grass growth and
provided open spaces for germination of a range of wildflowers such as lilies, orchids, daisies and peas.

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Grazing and Mowing (PDF – 4 pages, 118kb)


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2010
May  22

Part 4. A Burning Issue

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 4. A Burning Issue – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Biomass management in grassy communities

For native grassy communities to remain in good condition, older plant material and leaf litter in the ground layer needs to be reduced from time to time. In higher rainfall grasslands dominated by Kangaroo Grass
in particular, the tussocks can develop into a dense sward, smothering smaller plants in the gaps. The Kangaroo Grass itself can also become less vigorous when heavy growth has accumulated over several years
without defoliation…

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A Burning Issue (PDF – 4 pages, 127kb)


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2010
May  22

Part 3. Weed Management

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 3. Weed Management – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

What is a weed?

One formal definition of a weed is “a plant that has the potential to have a detrimental effect on economic, social or conservation values”. But more simply, weeds can be described as “plants growing where they are not wanted”. Knowing which plants are not wanted in your grassland or grassy woodland and which ones to control is an important aspect of management.

Read the full article:

Weed Management (PDF – 4 pages, 117kb)


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2010
May  21

Part 2. Site Assessment & Planning

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 2. Site Assessment & Planning – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Why do I need a site assessment and management plan for my grassy community?

In order to manage your native grassland or grassy woodland remnant successfully, you should know what is in it and how healthy the community is. For example, what is the condition of the vegetation and habitat? What is the conservation value of the remnant and are
there significant plant or animal species present? Are there any threats to the conservation values? Understanding these aspects of your remnant can help you make informed decisions about future management.

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Site Assessment & Planning (PDF – 4 pages, 110kb)


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2010
May  21

Part 1. Our Grassy Communities

 

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

Part 1. Our Grassy Communities – VVP Native Vegetation Management Guide

What are native grasslands and grassy woodlands?
Our native grasslands and grassy woodlands provide habitat for a unique range of plants and animals. Grasslands are typically treeless and are dominated by a variety of herbs, sometimes with lightly scattered small shrubs. The herbs are a mixture of grasses, sedges and rushes, and herbaceous wildflowers. …

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Our grassy communities (PDF – 4 pages, 130kb)


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