Revegetation and habitat creation

Habitat stepping-stones

Council staff, contractors, and volunteers plant approximately 38,000 indigenous plants annually across Maroondah to help restore and enhance our natural environment and preserve the unique flora and fauna of our region for future generations to enjoy.

Using indigenous plants to revegetate our environment helps minimise biodiversity loss and connects fragmented pockets of habitat by creating habitat stepping-stones.

Habitat stepping-stones support the health and resilience of ecosystems by facilitating movement of native animals and gene flow of other organisms. These stepping stones are strategically placed to provide safe passage and resources (food, water and shelter) for wildlife to move between fragmented habitats.

The revegetation program aims to:

  • replace trees lost to decline or age
  • reduce greenhouse gases
  • ensure future seed resources
  • improve habitat and waterway quality in creeks
  • protect remnant vegetation
  • foster community engagement and environmental awareness.

Indigenous plants

Maroondah has a vast diversity of indigenous flora and fauna, including many rare and threatened species who depend upon our distinct habitat types.

Most indigenous plants used for revegetation projects in Maroondah are sourced from these community nurseries:

Further information

For more information on revegetation and habitat creation in Maroondah please email nature@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

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Nature Havens program

The Nature Havens program supports residents to make their gardens more wildlife friendly. A member of Council's Bushland Management team will visit your garden and provide you with a report customised for your space.

 

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