Currumbin Eco-Parkland: Rehabilitation Update September 2023

Biodiversity Australia has made significant progress this year in the ecological restoration of Currumbin Eco-Parkland. In 2023 alone, they have dedicated hundreds of hours of fieldwork to ensuring the balance and health of this valuable ecosystem.

Key Activities and Achievements:

Weed Control & Invasive Plant Management: The team undertook meticulous stump cut treatment for invasive plants such as the Devils Fig, Lantana, and Broad Leaf Pepper trees. A particular focus was on the challenging task of removing Cats Claw Creeper tubers. Key areas of attention for the Biodiversity team have been property boundaries, tracks, and the watercourse feeding into Currumbin Creek. This focused strategy aims to help prevent the spread of invasive weeds to neighbouring properties.
Fire Preparedness: In anticipation of a hot summer ahead, restoration activities have included clearing fire breaks and trails of potential fuel sources like leaf litter and fallen branches.
Supporting Gold Coast City Council: Biodiversity Australia promptly responded to the seasonal groundsel bush detection program, assisting the council with rapid interventions.

Looking ahead, the Biodiversity team will continue to work alongside MRA, ddwfauna, and Gold Coast Botany, to focus on areas of ecological significance. Land management activities require a careful and considered approach to ensure the protection and preservation of any emerging native plants. While this work is time-intensive and the results might not be immediately visible, it’s a crucial step that will lay the groundwork for increased ecosystem health in the years to come.

Weed Treatment Statistics: To put things in perspective, the below pie chart presents ten of the most treated weed species to date.

Aerial map showing a selection of weeds identified (red) and treated (green) within the Eco-Parkland.

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