This mangrove planting was part of a larger revegetation project of a section of riverbank on the north side of the Maroochy river. Informal accessways had resulted in habitat degradation and overland and water erosion pressures were affecting a section of mangrove stand. Mangrove seedlings were planted using coir logs and jute mats, and the area was fenced off and weeds removed regularly for the initial 12 weeks post-planting.
Mangroves
Method: Planting: nursery reared
Mangrove species: Avicennia marina
Planting density: 3 plants per m2
Hybrid structure: Coir logs, jute matting
Approach
Mangroves
Geographic context
Estuary
Organisation responsible
Sunshine Coast Council
Primary objective
Habitat restoration
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Natural, Recreational
Area of project (ha)
0.001
Project approvals needed
Local