27 August
A good revegetation project is one that integrates the native bush into the whole farm enterprise. It may rehabilitate degraded land, use native vegetation productively, or improve wildlife habitat. There is a long list of benefits to be gained from revegetating areas of your farm, these include:
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to establish wildlife habitat;
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to enhance biodiversity to encourage birds & pollinators, beneficial insects, & soil fauna
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to establish buffers to protect native bush;
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to link patches of remnant bush;
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to establish shelterbelts for stock or crop protection
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to establish windbreaks for erosion control;
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to control run-off;
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to manage problems such as salinity and waterlogging;
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to aid in improved water holding capacity of pastures
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and to increase the natural capital value of your property