Together with the community and the Oxley Creek Catchment Association, Logan City Council is working to enhance the health of riparian ecosystems within the Upper Oxley Creek Catchment.
Recognising the importance of community involvement, the council partnered with the Oxley Creek Catchment Association to deliver the Upper Oxley Creek Landholder Engagement Project.
The primary objective of this partnership is to increase the community’s capacity and understanding of invasive plant species, restoration techniques, and weed treatment methods.
This initiative is designed as a community partnership project that empowers residents to actively participate in weed management and the revegetation of riparian areas along the Oxley Creek corridor on their properties.
The project also addresses climate change impacts. Rising sea levels are expected to turn parts of the area into estuarine wetlands, creating opportunities for new land uses.
To combat erosion and improve habitat quality, 7.5 km of waterways have been actively planted with native vegetation. This not only stabilises creek banks but also supports the regeneration of the waterway corridor.
The project also addresses the stabilisation of creek banks that have been impacted by flooding, reducing the risk of future erosion and habitat loss.
Efforts are made to improve habitats for threatened species such as koalas, powerful owls, glossy black-cockatoos, and greater gliders. These activities contribute to the overall biodiversity and ecological health of the catchment.
In 2023, additional funding from the Queensland Government’s Feral Pest Initiative has enabled the project to expand its activities. This includes more field days, increased support for landholders, and the creation of educational videos on weed control, further strengthening the community’s ability to manage and restore their local environment.
The project has developed management plans for 17.2 km of Oxley Creek Catchment waterways, ensuring these important ecological corridors are conserved and enhanced.
Annual field days and workshops to educate landholders about the impact of invasive weeds, how to identify them, and the best practices for their treatment. These events also provide hands-on training in restoration techniques and the benefits of revegetation.
In 2018, Logan City Council initiated a comprehensive project aimed at reducing the spread of invasive weeds in the Upper Oxley Creek Catchment. Recognising the importance of community involvement, the council partnered with the Oxley Creek Catchment Association to deliver the Upper Oxley Creek Landholder Engagement Project. This initiative is designed as a community partnership project that empowers residents to actively participate in weed management and the revegetation of riparian areas along the Oxley Creek corridor on their properties.
The project has received additional support, including funding from the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative, which has been instrumental in expanding its reach and impact.
With most of the land along the creek being privately owned, the success of the project relies heavily on the collaboration between the council, landholders, and the wider community. By working together, they can ensure that the significant natural and social values of the catchment are maintained and enhanced for future generations.
Together this partnership is making a difference for ecosystem heath and biodiversity conservation, and biosecurity. By working alongside landholders providing advice on, practical actions and future planning we can reinvigorate their passion to improve their land and together achieve on ground successes in invasive weed control, increasing the understanding of biosecurity in general.
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