Since its formation in 1995, The Talbot Brook Land Management Association (TBLMA) has undertaken a broad range of projects restoring and rehabilitating degraded land in several catchments west of York by working closely with local land holders. Initially formed to improve degraded conditions along the Talbot Brook, a tributary to the Avon River south-west of York, this group has recognised a need beyond this area with new projects now undertaken in nearby catchments. All work undertaken by TBLMA is on a voluntary basis, with new projects planned and implemented every year.
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| Creekcare Workshop conducted by Department of Water |
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| Prepared area for planting |
The group has been highly successful with engaging with local landholders about the benefits of landcare, liaising with key stakeholders and holding workshops on key issues such as rivercare and in undertaking restoration work. A number of creek lines have been restored and revegetated by using natural vegetation, establishing perennial species such as upslope on recharge areas, as well as working on correcting acid sulphate soils. Riparian areas along creek lines have been protected by the erection of fences to stop stock intrusion, with revegetation undertaken to correct for erosion and advancement of salinity.
These projects have shown remarkable recovery from salinity and erosion and by planting species indigenous to the area, albeit with some adaption to changing soil conditions, are endeavouring to recreate a biodiversity which has been in these areas in the past, before agriculture commenced.
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| Restored creek area |
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