More than 20 years on, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) have developed a video to share the learnings and success of the Stockyard Creek rehabilitation project. Starting as an experimental research project in 2002 when 23 engineered log jams (ELJs) were constructed along a 1km reach of Stockyard Creek at Paynes Crossing, the project highlights the ecosystem benefits of retaining large woody debris in waterways, extensive plantings, and ongoing weed control.
The Stockyard Creek section has suffered major fires and floods since the project began and a recent assessment by Hunter LLS have found that even though the log jams were damaged by these events, the work has still improved and maintained creek stability and plant diversity.
