The Leschenault Catchment Council has been working with landholders in the Benger area to improve habitat values and connectivity across the landscape.
The project has focused on establishing native trees and shrubs to connect areas of existing vegetation or to provide habitat for wildlife.
Five sites are currently being worked upon between the Kemerton Industrial Park and the Benger Swamp Reserve.
LCC project officer Chris Howe said it’s been rewarding working with landholders who voluntarily contribute to the on-ground works.
“Much of the fencing and site preparation has been completed by the landholders, allowing LCC to focus on the planting and project management,” he said.
The project aims to improve habitat and feeding areas for wildlife known to inhabit bushland areas in the region, including the Western Ring-tailed possum, Carnaby’s and Forest Red-Tailed black cockatoos and the Southern Brown bandicoot.
“Although the works are on individual properties, the benefits for biodiversity will be felt across the whole region.”
