Fencing and revegetation work

First tree plantings along boundary fences

 

We had already planted a significant number of trees around our property boundaries when we first purchased the farm in 2012.

With the removal of the old orchard and rabbit control work completed, it was time for our next step in the re-vegetation journey. Fencing, deep ripping of the ground and then finally tree planting.

New wire fencing installed

Our contractor's installed a little over one kilometre of new fencing including four gates for access into the re-vegetated areas.

installing fence lines and deep ripping

In preparation for the tree planting, the ground was deep ripped across the land contours to assist with collection of rain water and allow root growth for the new trees when planted.

planting the new trees

The tree planting was completed in two separate stages, because ground conditions were variable across the property. The north west and east sides were higher and were less prone to water logging, these were planted first. The second section on the north east side were completed later.

All the work on this property was co-ordinated with funding and labour from the regent honeyeater project, a government initiative for the creation of wildlife corridors to link existing remnants of native vegetation. All the tree plantings are done by volunteers with an interest in natural bio-diversity.

completed re-vegetation work on the north west boundary

The east side re-vegetation completed

Since this work was completed, we still continue to plant trees, endemic to this area, often one or two hundred trees a year, depending on the weather outlook each season.