Drone photo of cleared paddock surrounded by remnant bush with ranges in the background

Minang Noongar Country

Porongurup, WA

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NATIVE SEED MIX
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Project overview

Latest news

Monitoring

March 2024

This year’s assessment showed incredible seedling survival and germination, with an average density of 10,300 seedlings per hectare! The tallest tree measured was a 2.2 m Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor). Kangaroos and black cockatoos were spotted grazing at the site during monitoring.

Tall juvenile Eucalyptus tree growing in a planting row

Monitoring

May 2023

The team returned to the site to conduct the first-year comprehensive monitoring assessment. Permanent plots were established across the site. These plots will be assessed regularly to track the growth and overall health of the trees. The results showed excellent germination and seedling survival. The Karri seedlings had established particularly well, with almost 100% survival.

Monitoring

November 2022

Initial survival monitoring was carried out three months after planting. The results were outstanding with exceptionally high germination. Th density will naturally decline as seedlings grow and compete for resources; however, it provides a promising glimpse of the future of the project.

Lady holding a tree planting device and a bucket of seedlings with mountain range in the background

Planting

August 2022

The site was first planted in winter 2022 using a combination of direct seeding and hand-planted seedlings. A mechanical seeder was used to sow approx. 20 kg of native seed mix which included Calothamnus quadrifidus, Corymbia calophylla (‘Marri’), Kunzea recurva, and several Acacia species. The CPOZ team were on site to hand-plant Eucalyptus diversicolor (‘Karri’) and Melaleuca violacea seedlings in key pockets across the property.

Man pointing in a bare paddock with mountain range in the background

Site Assessment & Planning

December 2021

The initial site assessment, planning, and species selection was conducted by WA reforestation expert, Dr Geoff Woodall. The species mix was designed to replicate the site’s natural vegetation, provide habitat for native fauna, sequester carbon, and create privacy for groups camping on the property. The landholder was heavily involved in the planning process and even donated some native seed he had collected from the remnant bush on the property.

What we planted

Acacia

6 species
pioneer species
angiosperm (flowering)
nitrogen-fixing​

Allocasuarina

3 species
nitrogen-fixing​
hardwood tree
frost-tolerant

Banksia

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

Eucalyptus

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

Hakea

2 species
endemic to Australia
fire-adapted
hardy shrub

Melaleuca

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

Other

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

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