(“Pamela’s Woodlands” at Yaraandoo Park in Macclesfield)
OBJECTIVES
- Primary objective is to develop a 6Ha (16 acre) Riverine Fauna & Flora reserve on our 28Ha (70 Acre) property at Yaraandoo Park
- Protect Club Creek, Platypus Lake and lead in waterline gullies
- Clear all weeds, Blackberries, Spear Thistles, Dock and Ragwort
- Allow natural vegetation regrowth within protected area
- Complete extensive Planting program to enhance habitat within Reserve
- 2011 – 2,000 native trees and shrubs planted
- 2012 – 3,500 native trees and shrubs to be planted
- Provide habitat for local native animals
- Specifically targeting for the Helmeted Honeyeater (Victoria’s Bird Emblem)
- Platypus, Grey Kangaroo, Swamp Wallaby, Wombat, Echidna & reptiles
- All local birdlife including water bird habitat at Platypus Lake
- Become self-sufficient in water supply and usage for both Farm and Domestic use
DEVELOPMENTS COMPLETED DEC 2011
- 3 1/2 Kms of premium fencing installed isolating Reserve from 11 separate paddocks
- Provision of off-stream watering points established to all paddocks
- Provision and installation of 60,000 Lt water supply tank and pumping system
- 2,000 native plants and shrubs planted with mats & guards
PROJECT RESULTS AT DEC 2011 (24 months into Project)
- Lake restoration complete with Platypus returned and Rainbow Trout stock
- Natural vegetation regrowth in and around Lake providing habitat
- Weed control measures in place with major works completed
- Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies venturing to within 50 metres of house area
- Increased native bird activity & numbers within Reserve and adjacent areas
- Strong natural vegetation regrowth around Lake and Swamp area
- Gateways realigned to prevent soil erosion
GENERAL SELF-SUFFIENCY DEVELOPMENTS AT YARAANDOO PARK
- Independent water supply
- Beef production unit with 57 head in stock
- All feed provided ex paddocks and annual Hay production for cattle
- Establishment of 2 Orchard/vegetable gardens
- House Orchard has 26 fruit trees within 360 M2
- Cottage Orchard has 18 fruit trees within 180 M2
- Henhouse providing eggs with free range poultry
- General land and Orchard management based on organic farming principles
- House heating provided from fallen wood on property
