Cape Elisabeth

Sand Drift Landscape Restoration

Sand dune restoration area

Sand dune movement caused by coastal winds

Establishment of fencing to reduce sand dune movement

Example of the amount of sand movement due to lack of vegetation

Site prior to aerial seeding

Seed germination 10 days after aerial seeding

Existing local vegetation

Aerial seeding at Cape Elisabeth stage 1

Aerial seeding at Cape Elisabeth stage 2

Project Name
Cape Elisabeth

Location
Yorke Peninsula SA

Total area or influence
120ha

Time frame
6 years
(Planning to final implementation)

Project Value
Not available

Funding source
Private

Summary

Site analysis of environmental issues and production of reports to satisfy Local, State and Commonwealth government regulations and acts.
Work with the land owner to implement regulatory requirements and landscape restoration.

Implementation Activities

Regulatory reports
Project negotiations
Site planning
Native plant recovery pre development
Seed collection
Plant propagation
Sand- catch fencing
Revegetation with Local Native Species using the layering methodology
Aerial seeding
Monitoring
Evaluation of results
Report progress to client, local government and
SA Government

Assisting the Viticulture Industry to look ahead

Environments by Design have joined with Plant and Food Research Australia to grape growers to assess their current activities, update knowledge and improve quality.

Press – Fire long gone but volunteers remain

Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who have devoted their time in to help restore landowners properties and the environment after the devastating Sampson Flat Bushfires in January.

Cape Elisabeth

Cape Elisabeth

Sand Drift Landscape Restoration

environments by design

We are environmental and sustainable agriculture consultants with experience creating innovative & practical plant based solutions.

Leading large scale revegetation since 1990, we have a select team of experienced professionals who will provide the best advice and options for your project.