Funds: $11,940

Source: Community Action Grant

Contract: CAG11-00126

Project involved the enhancement of the natural habitat of the Water Rat Hydromys chrysogaster, which has been found in Uralla Creek. Weed control will focused on the Class 4 Noxious Weed, Running Bamboo. Following technical advice from the New England Weeds Authority and Office of Environment and Heritage, trial methods of weed control in situ were conducted and monitored to ensure that the most appropriate outcome was achieved. Revegetation works, involving the local community replaced the exotic vegetation with local wetland species, grasses and understorey plants, improving native plant cover and water quality conditions for this iconic freshwater species.