The Shire of Manjimup has been successful in securing three years of State Natural Resource Management funding to undertake revegetation works at Windy Harbour and to empower the community to manage threatened species habitats.
The project will enable eleven hectares of ecological restoration in sensitive coastal areas within the Windy Harbour settlement. Activities such as weed control and coastal dune planting will protect the threatened flora in the area and help restore the area back to pristine condition. Protective structures will be installed to direct pedestrians away from sensitive areas. The funding will raise awareness of how to care for threatened species that live in the Shire of Manjimup, such as the Western Ringtail Possum. Managing threatened species habitats involve activities such as fauna monitoring and vegetation surveys.
A Windy Harbour ‘Friends of Group’ has been formed to ensure the grant activities have on ground support and the future care of the A Class Reserve can be well planned. There are plenty of opportunities for the community to get involved in this project. Prospective participants and volunteers can contact the Shire’s Environmental Sustainability Officer to register interest.
The ‘Empowering Community in Managing Threatened Species Habitats’ Project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.
Shire President Donelle Buegge was thrilled with the announcement, saying "This is fantastic news for our environment and our community. Securing this funding is a great achievement for the Shire. It allows us to tackle two crucial goals: restoring the natural beauty of Windy Harbour and empowering our community to become active participants in environmental protection. We encourage everyone to get involved and help us create a thriving environment for future generations."
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