Manypeaks, WA

Minang Noongar Country

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Seedlings Planted
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Manypeaks is located approximately 420 kilometres south-east of Perth, on Minang Noongar Country. This project will restore 21 hectares of previously cleared farmland through the planting of a biodiverse mix of native trees and shrubs.

By rebuilding vegetation structures and species diversity, we aim to establish a functional wildlife corridor and increase habitat for native fauna. A key focus is supporting populations of the Noisy Scrub-bird and the Quokka, both identified as ‘priority species’ in the Federal Government’s Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032. The restoration area will also incorporate walking paths and a central clearing, allowing visitors to experience the landscape and immerse themselves in the distinctive calls of the Noisy Scrub-birds.

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Project overview

  • Planting type: Biodiverse Carbon
  • Region: Great Southern, WA
  • Planted: 2025
  • Size: 21.5 hectares
  • Seedling count: 4,003
  • Seed weight: 15 kg
  • Partner: Dr Geoff Woodall
  • ERF registered: No
  • Legal permanence: 25 years

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Man planting seedlings into planting row with mountain in the background.

PLANTING

August & October 2025

Planting at this site was split into two trips due to high rainfall in the region. The RA team was joined by Mark (The Life of Py), Brett and Asher (Peaking Life), to plant 21 hectares with 4,003 native seedlings. These were planted into rows that had been direct seeded with 15 kg of native seed. In total, 34 native species were planted across the site.

Drone image of tractor ripping planting lines with mountain in background.

SITE PREPARATION

August & September 2025

Dr Geoff Woodall prepared the 21-hectare site for planting by ripping lines in a meandering pattern. This approach was chosen to replicate configurations found in natural environments whilst minimising weed burden and optimising water rentention. The mechanical ripping process broke up the compacted soil throughout the site, creating favourable conditions for root penetration and seedling establishment.

What we planted

Acacia Illustration

Acacia

5 species
small tree
nitrogen-fixing
pioneer species

Illustration of an Allocasuarina

Allocasuarina

1 species
nitrogen-fixing
hardwood tree
frost-tolerant

Banksia Illustration

Banksia

3 species
fire-adapted
hardy shrub/tree
angiosperm (flowering)

Eucalyptus Illustration

Eucalyptus

4 species
high survivability in nutrient-poor soils
fast maturing tree
utilised for canopy cover

Melaleuca Illustration

Melaleuca

5 species
fire-adapted
salt-tolerant
angiosperm (flowering)

Native species illustration

Other

16 species
all native to the area
ground & canopy cover
habitat for native fauna

Project gallery

Aerial view of planting rows with mountain, beach, and remnant bushland in background.
Aerial view of planting rows with beach and mountain view.
Drone image of seedlings and planting equipment.
Drone image of seedlings and planting equipment.
Woman with a full seedling bucket, holding a seedling in each hand.
Sara (RA) with a full seedling bucket enjoying her first planting trip.
Woman and girl mixing up the species in the seedling buckets.
Rebecca (RA) and her little helper mixing up the species in the seedling buckets.
Seedlings in the planting rows which lead to the remnant bushland and ocean.
Seedlings in the planting rows which lead to the remnant bushland and ocean.
Man squatting next to seedling trays filling a seedling bucket.
Mark (The Life of Py) creating a biodiverse seedling mix.
Close up of seedlings in a seedling bucket with the planting rows behind.
Close up of the healthy seedlings about to be planted in the rows behind.
Aerial view of planting rows with mountain, beach, and remnant bushland in background.
Aerial view of planting rows with beach and mountain view.
Drone image of seedlings and planting equipment.
Drone image of seedlings and planting equipment.
Woman with a full seedling bucket, holding a seedling in each hand.
Sara (RA) with a full seedling bucket enjoying her first planting trip.
Woman and girl mixing up the species in the seedling buckets.
Rebecca (RA) and her little helper mixing up the species in the seedling buckets.
Seedlings in the planting rows which lead to the remnant bushland and ocean.
Seedlings in the planting rows which lead to the remnant bushland and ocean.
Man squatting next to seedling trays filling a seedling bucket.
Mark (The Life of Py) creating a biodiverse seedling mix.
Close up of seedlings in a seedling bucket with the planting rows behind.
Close up of the healthy seedlings about to be planted in the rows behind.
Aerial view of planting rows with mountain, beach, and remnant bushland in background.
Drone image of seedlings and planting equipment.
Woman with a full seedling bucket, holding a seedling in each hand.
Woman and girl mixing up the species in the seedling buckets.
Seedlings in the planting rows which lead to the remnant bushland and ocean.
Man squatting next to seedling trays filling a seedling bucket.
Close up of seedlings in a seedling bucket with the planting rows behind.

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1300 857 970

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