NRM South and project partner The University of Tasmania, are working to accelerate saltmarsh recovery. Saltmarsh provides important nursery habitat for fish and invertebrates, supports a wide range of bird species, filters nutrients and sediment from runoff, stabilises shorelines from erosion and is an effective carbon sink. However, its restoration can be extremely slow.
A recent fieldwork event on a property adjoining the RAMSAR wetland, Moulting Lagoon, NRM South and TasTAFE students setup habitat augmentation structures made of soil, mulch and hessian. Installation of biodegradable structures can promote a faster rate of sediment deposition, encourage pioneer species to establish, and decrease the overall restoration time.
The project is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage trust and aims to improve habitat quality, increase resilience to climate change and support the long-term health of this internationally significant landscape.
