Method & Technic:

• Bush Regeneration
• Revegetation
• Threatened Species
• Endangered Ecological Communities
• Track Maintenance

Project Outcomes:

Towra Point Nature Reserve is located on the Kurnell Peninsula and forms part of the southern shore ofBotany Bay. This Nature Reserve encompasses important vegetation communities, including Swamp Oak Floodplain Forest, Kurnell Dune Forest, Littoral Rainforestand Coastal Saltmarsh. Three of the six sites (Sites1, 2 & 3) contain the endangered (NSW)Syzygium paniculatum-Magenta Lilly Pilly.

Works were aimed at promoting the wellbeing of and assisting the repopulation of the endangered Syzygium paniculatum through all sites, as well as the Endangered Ecological Communities of the Nature Reserve. This was achieved through the targeted control of invasive weeds such as Ground Asparagus, Lantana, African Olives and Bitou Bush through the various methods discussed in this report. Worked areas have seen significant improvement with the overall reduction in weed densities and regeneration of native species. Spot spraying was also carried out under very sensitive conditions and completed successfully by our well-trained, experienced team.

In the sand dune area, we conducted targeted weeding and installed 2,000 native saltmarsh plants following the treatment of Juncus acutus.

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Method & Technic:

• Bush Regeneration
• Planting
• Pre and Post Burn Weed Management
• Ecological Restoration
• Track Maintenance

Project Outcomes:

As part of Hornsby Shire Council’s long-term vision for conservation, our team has been actively working in the bushland since 2020. We manage six designated zones, where we are successfully controlling weed species and supporting the natural regeneration of the area.

Over the past four years, we have carried out post-burn weed control, track maintenance, and planting within the contracted zones—and our efforts are ongoing as we continue to support the ecological health of the area.

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Method & Technic:

• Rehabilitation
• Bush Regeneration
• Revegetation

Project Outcomes:

The ongoing work at the Sydney Water PEMP site in Richmond WWTP and North Richmond involves primary removal of exotic vegetation on highly degraded areas, including PCT 849 (Cumberland Plain Woodland CEEC) and PCT 835 (River Flat Eucalypt Forest EEC). Our team has conducted native flora surveys to increase the known species list of the site, and native fauna and pest animal monitoring has been carried out using fauna cams. Additionally, we have focused on the maintenance and primary removal of exotic vegetation in these ecological communities. A key achievement has been the locating, tagging, mapping, and ongoing maintenance of Grevillea juniperina (Vulnerable BC Act), significantly increasing the size of the known population onsite. The project continues to progress with a focus on restoration and preservation of the native environment.

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Method & Technic:

• Aquatic Weed Treatment
• Broadscale Herbicide Spraying
• Bush Regeneration
• Revegetation

Project Outcomes:

Before	After

Before	After

Method & Technic:

• Bush Regeneration
• Post Burn Weed Management
• Ecological Restoration
• Track Maintenance
• Revegetation

Project Outcomes:

We worked across 12 sites for this project, focusing on track maintenance, weed control, and biodiversity enhancement within the Darling Mills Creek reserve system. This reserve includes approximately 5 km of formal walking paths, incorporating both vehicle access paths and rugged rock steps. The Murri-Yanna Track serves as the main pathway, connecting Jean Street at North Rocks Road to the M2, with additional integral trails such as the Echidna Loop, Orange Pye Loop, and Rifle Ranch Creek Track.

To ensure tracks remain safe and accessible, regular inspections are carried out, particularly following heavy rainfall or strong winds. Any obstructions or overgrown vegetation are promptly removed or trimmed back. Where tracks are located near drop-offs, we take measures to improve safety by either widening the existing path or rerouting and closing hazardous sections. Targeted weed control is undertaken along track edges, focusing on aggressive herbaceous species, woody weeds, and invasive vines. Canopy protection is prioritised through the management of vine weeds to prevent smothering of native vegetation. Resilient areas are safeguarded through ongoing, targeted control of aggressive weed species. Efforts are focused on containing infestations within already disturbed zones, with the aim of progressively expanding weed-free areas to support natural regeneration. Revegetation works are carried out annually in selected degraded areas to assist natural regeneration processes and enhance overall site biodiversity.

The collective efforts across these sites resulted in improved bushland resilience, enhanced biodiversity, and the successful restoration of native vegetation communities. Through strategic weed management, planting, and ongoing maintenance, the areas have been made more resilient to future invasions while ensuring safe and accessible public spaces.

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Dragonfly Environmental are contracted as the project ecologists, overseeing works to ensure preservation of fauna and habitat and providing recommendations on design to maximise habitat for native wildlife in the urban park and wetlands. Work also included translocation of frogs, eels, turtles and other wildlife during the construction phase.