RIBBONS OF REMNANT ROADSIDE – FAUNA SURVEYS.
Ribbons of Remnant Roadsides (RRR) is a collaborative project between Murrindindi Shire Council (MSC) and the Upper Goulburn Landcare Network (UGLN), whereby roadsides are showcased for their biodiversity and conservation significance in the landscape.
Brush-tailed Phascogale – Grannies lane
RRR was initially proposed because it was recognised that our roadsides are a place of refuge for much of our local fauna and flora, but that there was little understanding in the community as to the value these remnant roadsides provide.
Echidna – Clarks Rd
One of the projects activities is undertaking fauna surveys along the roads. Fauna survey methods include spotlighting, camera monitoring, bird counts and community nature walks.
Long-nosed Bandicoot – Murrays Rd
Our camera monitoring is already showing us how important these roadsides are for providing habitat and wildlife corridors for threatened and locally rare species such as Brush-tailed Phascogales and Long-nosed Bandicoots.
Brush-tailed Phascogale – Clarks Rd
Funding for the project is provided by the State Governments Community Volunteer Action Grants and the project is being coordinated by the UGLN.
Ringtail Possum – McColls Lane
Long-nosed Bandicoot with young – Murrays Rd
