Red Gum management for biodiversity

Acknowledging the Wurundjeri people the traditional custodians of the land we will walk in during this excursion.

Eucalyptus Court Nature Reserve is the starting point. It is a 10 ha Plains Grassy woodland Reserve, or otherwise could be could be described as River Red Gum woodland or even Red Gum swamp, or Gilgai freshwater wetland. It is on basalt derived alluvial soils.

Hume City Council has managed it for about 15 years since it was purchased from the crown.  Before that it was in private ownership, primarily used for grazing sheep and cattle.  Management considerations that Eric is keen to discuss are Red Gum thinning, understorey management, burning, public perceptions and fauna habitat values, inter-organisational approaches and broad ecological aims. Eric will mostly be focusing on ‘red gum management for biodiversity’, Eric says “it’s a complex topic and one I believe people will find interesting”

HOSTS

Hume City Council, Conservation Supervisor (East) Eric Stone

MEETING POINT

East end of Eucalyptus Court

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Closest bus stop appears to be Mount Ridley Road/Highlander drive. From this point is a 1.6 km walk

Best to use ‘Journey planner’ to work out how to get there

PARKING

At end of Eucalyptus Court, Mickleham

CLOSEST TOILET

Highlands Shopping Centre, Grand Blvd, Craigieburn. (approx. 8 minutes drive)

TERRAIN

Easy walking , flat, walking on gravel and dirt tracks mostly, plenty of shade.

WHAT TO BRING

Clothes suitable for weather ie raincoat, sun hat,  food, Water and any other medications or foods you may need during the day.

TICKETS – 20 people – Book your Spot

Funds raised go towards the Walks,Talks & Gawks program

• Student – free
• AABR Members $5
• Non-AABR members $10