Greenhills wetlands

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A series of small wetlands have been implemented under Cam Wilson’s supervision at Greenhills in the Southern Highlands of NSW. 

The works, some of which can be seen in the panorama above, are designed to complement the existing landform, with the series of earth banks transforming an eroded channel into diverse aquatic habitat, and redistributing surface flows and groundwater storage across the old swampy meadow via a number of extended channels and level sills. 

With plenty of perennial grasses spread back over the banks, groundwater already filling the holes, and frogs, yabbies and dragonflies present on site, it should settle in and explode with life in no time. 

Thanks to landholder Tony Mott for inviting us to play a part in this ambitious property-wide project, and Charlie Brewer for the skilled earthworks.

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