Protecting the RAMSAR wetland of Bowling Green Bay

This project is for the implementation of a multiple stakeholder strategy to protect the Ramsar wetland of Bowling Green Bay. Over the next two years the project will focus on the control and ongoing management of weeds of national significance (WoNS) and pest animals threatening the ecological character of the wetland. Key components include: innovative weed control techniques and management arrangements for long term control; sustainability of management gains; and tangible improvements in the resilience of the targeted wetland ecosystems. There will be an emphasis on creating a buffer in the catchments (primarily Haughton River and Barratta Creek) that feed into and influence the Ramsar wetland. This will support ongoing weed control works being undertaken within the Ramsar wetland. Principal activities include: controlling WoNS; management agreements with landholders to implement ongoing control; fencing and revegetation as part of ongoing weed management activities and to enhance biodiversity; capacity building activities to engage communities and enhance skills and knowledge. A Steering Committee made up of representatives from local government, state government, academia, environmental consultants and Wetland Care Australia have identified priority areas in this are for works to be completed on ground. High Resolution imagery has been captured on Sheepstation Creek and around Palm Creek, St Margarets Creek and Healey's Lagoon. The following pages provide more information on this imagery which will be available under Creative Commons : High Resolution Imagery Captured over Wongaloo Wetlands 19th and 22nd July 2010 High Resolution Imagery Captured over Sheepstation Creek 4th and 6th of August 2010

Point of Contact : Scott Fry - Wetland Care Australia (0411 393 318)
Page Updated : 15 September 2010