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4.2 Project Outputs
As identified in section 4.1 various organisations and groups are working on independent projects
have long term regional biodiversity connectivity outcomes. In the regional analysis these projects are
essentially providing a series of core biodiversity areas. The Biodiversity Connectivity Vision (Figure
3) has assisted in identifying gaps between the projects and from these gaps a project proposal has
been developed to increase regional connectivity.
Section 4.2.1 contains the outline of a project which will compliment other on ground works occurring
along the Werribee River. The Werribee River was chosen for this as there are numerous projects
already occurring along the length and this project will add significantly to the level of ecosystem
connectivity. Other reasons for this project to be chosen are that the land owner has expressed
interest in having the work done, there is an existing active community group, the EVCs in the project
area are nationally listed and there are numerous listed flora and fauna species recorded as occurring
in the area.
4.2.1 Werribee River Woodland Connections
Greening Australia along with the land owners, local community groups and additional project partners
will develop a bid for the Caring For Our Country Grants which will deliver this project, assisting in
building further regional Biodiversity Connectivity along the Werribee River.
The aim of the Werribee River Woodland Connections project will be to increase the area of the
nationally listed Victorian Volcanic Plains Grassy Woodland and at the same time link three existing
patches of that community which occur in proximity to the Werribee River. The patches of Woodland
to be joined are Pinkerton Forest, Bush’s Paddock and Eynesbury Woodland. The Werribee River
divides Eynesbury from the other two patches. The project will deliver revegetation of approximately
40 hectares of endangered Grassy Woodland and associated escarpment woodland EVCs within the
project area. The revegetation will provide both a functional and structural link between the remnant
vegetation for the existing populations of woodland birds and other native fauna species.
The project will utilise existing community networks and corporate/community partnerships as well as
high level research into revegetation and weed management techniques. Additional project targets
will include pest plant and animal management and community education.
The Werribee River Woodland Connection Project is envisaged to one of many regional biodiversity
connectivity projects which will assist in the delivery of an overall landscape scale project.
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