Ekibin Creek Bushcare

Fern Intersection

Creek bank ferns

These fern species (Lacey Tree Fern — Cyathia cooperi, Giant Creek Fern — Pneumatopteris sogerensis) are growing well despite the current dry spell. They have some things in common which might explain why they survive here while other plants don't. They are slow growing with a tough trunk or thick rhizome. Trunks store nutrients and water so these plants can cope with extended dry conditions. They also provide a flexible anchor for when the creek is in flood (and other plants are carried away). And, being slow growing, these species can "make do" with the filtered light they receive. So there is probably an intersection of conditions that results in a narrow habitat that is just suitable for these species.

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Red Cedars

Published: Wed 15 April 2020
By Michael
in 2020 with tags: native-flora insect regeneration technique

Its always great to see the process of bush regeneration pass from something that bushcare workers do, to something that the natural environment does. It provides hope that our efforts are working and the ecosystem is becoming self-sustaining. In this case, Red Cedar (Toona ciliata) seedlings have self-sown from trees …
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Bramble Cage for Fairy Wren Habitat

Published: Sat 11 April 2020
By Michael
in 2020 with tags: native-wildlife technique

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