Long Beach Coastal Wattle Project well on track


Eurobodalla Shire Council will commence removal and pruning work this week on the Long Beach Foreshore Reserve as part of the Long Beach Coastal Wattle Management project that is being funded by the NSW Environmental Trust.

The three year project commenced last year after Long Beach residents raised concerns about the spread of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) throughout the reserve and about its potential to continue to spread to other areas and displace other native species. 

The project aims to reduce the spread of coastal wattle and improve biodiversity through small scale removal and pruning, and to replace coastal wattle with more suitable native species.

Eurobodalla Mayor, Lindsay Brown says the majority of removal and pruning work will take place  in two trial areas – one at the western end of the reserve and the other near the picnic area so as not to affect views.

"With community support, other bare areas in the reserve may also be planted with native species to improve the biodiversity of the Long Beach Foreshore Reserve and protect the dune area," said Cr Brown, adding that rabbit and weed control throughout the reserve will also be part of the works.

The Mayor asks residents to be aware that machinery will be operating during the week. "Please use alternate access ways to the beach and do not approach machinery while it is operating," he said.

The next stage of the Coastal Wattle Management Project will see residents invited to volunteer and participate in planting days and looking after the new plants as well as weed control.

For more information visit Eurobodalla Shire Council