Wambo Coal AEMR 2010-2011 - Peabody Energy

4.4 RecommendationsImplementation of the following recommendations would improve the condition scores ofNorth Wambo Creek, South Wambo Creek and Stoney Creek:• Where appropriate, undertake remediation works at sites of significant bank erosion;• Where remediation works are likely to cause more damage than good, plantseedlings of local tree species around erosion areas to stabilise banks and assist inthe prevention of future erosion;• Prevent or limit livestock access to North Wambo Creek and Stoney Creek;• Undertaken rabbit control measures along all three creeks;• Undertake a weed management program that uses successional techniques that donot leave areas of bare soil;4.5 ConclusionRiparian monitoring identified Stoney Creek as being in good condition, and North Wamboand South Wambo Creeks in moderate condition. Current bank erosion problem areas area result of historic land management practises however in the absence of currentmanagement will continue to degrade. Recommendations have been made to addressproblem erosion areas and to undertake other management actions that would lead toincreased condition scores for all three creeks.2010 Annual Ecological Monitoring Report, Draft Report, January 2011 Page 31