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The Muir – Byenup system is a Ramsar-listed wetland of international significance located south east of Manjimup and consists of approximately 6,000 hectares of unique wetlands, swamps and lakes with associated wet heaths, sedgelands, sand Banksias and flooded gum. It has a rich flora of over 850 species of native plants, including a number of locally endemic, restricted, and often rare wetland communities.
Over the past year, we have partnered with landholders and a community group to reduce the impacts of feral animals namely, foxes, rabbits and pigs. We have also been trialling the use of a rabbit bait station method for rabbit control, to ensure that bait is not taken by the threatened Muir’s Corrella, that are found in the area.
We have also provided funding to landholders to undertake weed control of invasive species such as ‘Paterson’s Curse’ and ‘Cape Tulip’ that have been found on private properties adjacent to the lake. The response of landowners has been positive with excellent results achieved in a short time.
To further control invasive species, we commissioned a deer and horse scoping study, which outlines the best methods of control for these species to guide future works. We will work closely with the local community in implementing the best practice management methods as recommended in the report.
15,000 ha
Total area targeted for fox control426 ha
Total area controlled for weeds550 ha
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