Numbaa Bank 2001-2012, NSW

This project planted over 77,000 mangroves, 2000 oak trees and 200 swamp mahogany trees from 2001-2011. The mangroves were protected using temporary mesh fencing.

Project details

Mangroves

Method: Hybrid, Planting: seedlings

Hybrid structure: Geotextile groynes, Fence

General information

Approach

Mangroves

Geographic context

Estuary

Organisation responsible

Riverwatch

Primary objective

Coastal protection

Coastal hazard

Erosion

Asset vulnerable

Natural

Length of coastline targeted (m)

3200

Area of project (ha)

5.6

Date of completion

2011

Cost ($AUD)

$10,000