Between Cairns and
Townsville is the nationally listed Tully/Murray River Floodplain, one of
the wettest regions of Australia.
Its upper
catchment forms part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
The Kyambul floodplain lagoon system is one of the most threatened ecological
communities in this bioregion.
The project plans
to eradicate Pond Apple, listed among the top 20 Weeds of National
Significance.
It will also
complete water, bird and animal surveys, undertake green corridor
revegetation and protect cultural sites.
Site
targets and activity details:
Contacts:
Partner agency
Cardwell Shire Council
Damon Sydes and Paul Devine
Ph: (07) 4068 3105
p.devine@csc.qld.gov.au
Indigenous consultations contact
Girringun Aboriginal Corporation
Leigh Pentacost
Ph: (07) 4066 8300 heritagedata@girringun.com.au
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