Castlereagh River demonstration reach Open Day
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Landholders, locals, community groups and other interested parties are invited to attend an open day, and see first hand important work in Castlereagh River to re-establish habitat for native fish and other aquatic life.
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Conservation Officer, Shaun Morris, said the area is part of a 16 kilometre demonstration reach.
"Over 70 tonnes of native hardwood logs have recently been strategically placed into the Castlereagh River to re-establish habitat for native fish and other aquatic life as well as reduce the effects of erosion and runoff.
"As well as engineered works, exotic trees have been poisoned and over 1000 native trees were planted along the Castlereagh River to improve riparian biodiversity and in stream structure," Mr Morris said.
Over 3km of fence line has also been installed along Castlereagh River to protect refuge pools, riparian zones and improve natural recruitment of native trees while also allowing access by native animals such as emus, kangaroos and wallabies.
These activities are part of a two year project which is co-ordinated by NSW DPI with funding from the Central West Catchment Management Authority.
Landholders have also made a significant contribution to this site which is a great example of the importance of preserving the quality of aquatic (instream) and riparian (riverside) habitat in the Upper Castlereagh River Catchment.
In addition to these works carp reduction, gully stabilisation and native fish passage improvements can also be viewed as part of the open day.
Those wishing to attend the open day, or those wanting further information should contact NSW DPI Conservation Management Officer, Shaun Morris on 68811270.
Where: ‘Public Recreation Reserve’, 300 metres upstream of the water treatment, The Warrumbungle Way, Coonabarabran
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