Beach scrub and coastal vine thickets provide a degree of protection to coastal communities and associated infrastructure. The vegetation also provides food resources, shade and nesting sites for resident fauna and migratory species. The beach scrubs and coastal vine thickets also provide important recreational areas for activities such as camping, walking and picnicking; providing psychological benefits to local communities and other users. The ecosystem services also confer ‘climate adaptation services’ that may be derived from the “capability of ecosystems to moderate and adapt to climate change and variability”. Cape Upstart Northern – 3 days on-ground works. Weeds treated included: rubber vine, chinee apple, lantana,
Cape Upstart Central – 3 days on-ground works. Weeds treated included: rubber vine, chinee apple, lantana,
Cape Upstart Southern – 4 days on-ground works. Weeds treated included: rubber vine, chinee apple, lantana,
Queens Beach – 3 days on-ground works. Weeds treated included: leucaena
Kings Beach 02 – 1 days on-ground works. Weeds treated included: leucaena
Kings Beach 03 – 1 days on-ground works. Weeds treated included: leucaena
Monitoring Organisation NQ Dry Tropics
Name Jaymie Rains
Phone 07 4799 3500
Email Jaymie.Rains@nqdrytropics.com.au
Position in organisation Project Officer
Activity Type land management (e.g. revegetation, pest and weed management)
Activity Indicators water quality in freshwater river basins
Activity location Don catchment
Frequency of monitoring
Monitoring Start Date 01/01/2017
30/06/2017Location of monitoring data
Date quality / confidence
Website URL http://www.nqdrytropics.com.au/protecting-our-ancient-dunes/
Collaborators Conservation Volunteers Australia
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