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Quairading

Planting site 47 - biodiversity

This property is east of Quairading with little landcare work done on it. 64,000 local native species will be planted on the property as part of Western Power’s vehicle fleet offset. 40,000 are mixed biodiversity and the remaining oil mallee species.

The majority of the seedlings will be homed down a creek line which has become degraded due to many years of water erosion. The remaining 14,000 seedlings will be planted on a sandy ridge prone to wind erosion and a major recharge area where water infiltrates the groundwater system and flows downstream where it collects and causes major salinity problems at the bottom of the catchment.

March 2008 inspection photo

April 2008 update

The mixed biodiversity has been very successful with the April inspection showing an 88% survival. The oil mallees may require possible infill.

Toodyay

Planting site 38

This small bare block is a recent subdivision of a larger farm outside of Toodyay. With 20,000 mixed native seedlings to be planted as part of Western Power’s contribution, a big difference in a small area can be achieved. Western Power staff will be planting the site in late July.

The seedlings will aid in wind and water erosion and as it backs onto the Avon River, will benefit the whole Catchment in reducing the amount of nutrients and excess water running off into the river system.

February 2008 inspection photo

April 2008 update

Though dry and quite weedy this site is still in good condition with a 75% survival rate.

Waroona

Planting site 48

This is the last of Western Power’s plantings for 2007, with 10,000 mixed native seedlings to be planted on the small block. An overall plan has been developed by an independent consultant for the property strategically placing the seedlings for maximum environmental benefit.

Some seedlings will be planted as a shelter belt around the edge of the property protecting the soils from harsh winds. There are also sandy ridges that will be planted to prevent water and wind erosion and infiltration of excess water to the under ground water system.

January 2008 inspection photo

April 2008 update

The trees are looking healthy and are no longer water logged. Infill is needed however.

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