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Bushland in Lane Cove |
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The Lane Cove municipality has approximately 90 hectares of bushland under the care, control and management of Council. The municipality consists of a series of ridges and gullies bounded by the Lane Cove River to the south.. Lane Cove bushland offers a diverse array of flora and fauna. There are around 625 species of indigenous plants among them a number of vegetation types such as wet and dry schlerophyll forest, heath land, mangroves and tidal flats. Many bird and animal species co-exist with suburban development, bringing native animals close to many people. Walking through various bush tracks will display the fascinating progression of vegetation zones from tall blue gums and turpentines to the succulent groundcovers growing in the saltmarsh at the river estuary. Almost every part of Lane Cove is within 500 metres of bushland. It can also be found on private land and land owned by other government organisations. This proximity to bushland defines the character of the municipality, creates a suburban identity, provides a bushland frame to many views and makes Lane Cove an attractive place to live.. Lane Cove's bushland also has several significant aboriginal sites. These sites are a very important factor in Aboriginal culture today, and just as important to the broader community. There are a significant number of sites in the Lane Cove Council area and while most of these sites have been recorded, there are likely to be many more that have yet to be identified. Find out more about local Aboriginal history at the Aboriginal Heritage Office website: www.aboriginalheritage.org Help preserve Powerful Owls Lane Cove Bushland is home to several Powerful Owls. You can help preserve these wonderful creatures that are listed as vulnerable under the Threatened Species Act by participating in the Birds Australia's Birds in Backyards Program. They are currently looking for interested members of the public to find out about Powerful Owls nesting in the area. Visit the Bird's Australia website here. Help preserve your local bushland You can help protect the bushland near your place by joining the Lane Cove Bushcare program! Or for advice about controlling your garden weeds and using native plants, why not join the Backyard Habitat Program. Bio-security alert - Myrtle Rust Myrtle Rust is a newly detected fungus that is a serious threat to Australian native plants, particularly those from the Myrtaceae family such as Gum trees (Eucalyptus spp.), Tea trees (Leptospermum spp.) and Bottle Brush trees (Callistemon spp.). Please report any suspected sightings to council. For more information visit the DPI website here. Managing Bushland Lane Cove Council has employed bush regenerators since the 1970's to manage remnant bushland. The current Plan of Management for Bushland in Lane Cove was adopted 5 February 2007. This document sets out bushland management policies and strategies as well as management activities for each bushland reserve. The plan covers matters such as biodiversity, cultural heritage, recreational values of bushland, weed invasion, bushfire hazard reduction and Bushcare volunteers. Plan of Management for Bushland in Lane Cove The Lane Cove River is an important remnant natural area close to the CBD. Click the link below to find out more about the short and long term strategies for managing the estuary. Lane Cove River Estuary Management Plan Coastal Saltmarsh is an Endangered Ecological Community found along the Lane Cove Estuary. It occurs in the intertidal zone on the shores of estuaries and lagoons that are permanently or intermittently open to the sea. In Lane Cove, this vegetation is frequently found on the landward side of mangrove stands, though mangroves can occasionally be found scattered through saltmarsh areas. To find out more about saltmarsh along the Lane Cove Estuary, refer to the reports and maps below... Lane Cove Estuary Saltmarsh Map 1 Lane Cove Estuary Saltmarsh Map 2 Lane Cove Estuary Saltmarsh Map 3 Lane Cove Estuary Saltmarsh Map 4 |
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