Capricorn Sunfish Inc

Revegetation of 12Mile Creek at Marmor

NationalHeritageTrustproject: 972218

Date: August2001

Reportpreparedby:

Bill Sawynok142 Venables Street NORTH ROCKHAMPTON Qld 4701Telephone: 07-4928-6133 Mobile: 04-1707-5277Fax: 07-4926-3335Email: infofish@zbcom.net

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Table of Contents

Summary ....................................................................................................................................3

Site Description ....................................................................................................................4

Site Visitations.......................................................................................................................6

Objectives .................................................................................................................................7

Revegetation of Reserve and Road........................................................................7

Works Supporting Tree Planting ..........................................................................16

Project Publicity, Promotion and Reporting.................................................22

Project Budget Summary ............................................................................................23

Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................24

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Revegetation of 12Mile Creek at Marmor

Summary

This project commenced in March 1998 and was completed in June 2001. Totalproject cost was $66,020 with $19,700 contributed by the Natural Heritage Trustfrom the Bushcare and Fisheries Action programs over 2 years. The ratio of thecommunity to NHT contribution was 2.26:1.

The project was to revegetate an area of about 14.3ha on a waterhole on 12 MileCreek which is an important barramundi nursery area. The site is located on CampingReserve 14 Lot 409/DS612 and the adjacent road.

Work was also undertaken to halt minor erosion and also to improve the managementof some of the usage of the area.

An area of 4.6ha of the site contains remnant vegetation and is subject to naturalregeneration. This area was not included in the area revegetated. An area of 5.3hawas revegetated which was mostly the area adjacent to the creek. A total of 3,100trees were planted in 3 plantings however only about 1,500 are surviving at the endof the project. An area of 4.4ha was not able to be revegetated due to a lack ofavailability of trees and concentration on planting near the creek.

The revegetation of the site proved to be very difficult because of the lack of availabletrees and the very dry to drought conditions experienced for much of the projectperiod. This resulted in the loss of significant numbers of trees. This was furtherexacerbated by the remoteness of the site from Rockhampton, a lack of suitablewatering equipment except for planting 3 and the limitation of voluntarily support toweekends.

All other elements of the project were completed successfully. This included theelimination of a minor erosion problem at the end of the access track, fencing toprotect the trees planted, relocation of the access track away from adjoining freeholdland, removal of cattle from the northern part of the reserve and removal of a cattlewatering point located on the reserve.

The access tracks to the creek originally traversed neighbouring properties owned byIan Christensen and Ray Smith. A new track was established within the road with thesupport of Fitzroy Shire. This track required upgrading late in project when it wasdiscovered visitors were making new tracks to avoid wet areas and trees were beingdriven over and lost.

Gauging boards were placed in the creek to allow the water level to be monitored anda sign was erected publicising the projects and the major contributors.

Tagging of barramundi has been undertaken to monitor the use of the area bybarramundi. This will be reported on in detail in project 2012207. However a majorfish kill that occurred in May-June 2001 has had a serious impact on the waterhole.

The project was featured in television advertising to promote NHT in 1998 and waswell known at the local level through reporting in a number of newsletters and atmeetings of interested groups such as the Fitzroy Basin Association.

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Revegetation of 12Mile Creek at Marmor

Site Description

12 Mile Creek is located to the east and south of Marmor about 50km south ofRockhampton. The creek is very small with a catchment area of about 80km2 and onlyruns after rainfall events of around 100mm or more. Much of the catchment has beencleared and is used for farming and grazing. Only small remnant areas of riparianvegetation remain along the creek. The location is shown in figure 1.

Figure 1: Location of 12 Mile Creek Revegetation project site

The creek has a number of permanent waterholes in its lower reaches. One waterholeoccurs within 1km south of the Bruce Highway with 3 occurring to the north of thehighway to the edge of the tidal limit of the Fitzroy River delta. These waterholes areknown habitat for juvenile and adult barramundi with importance increasing thecloser they are to the delta. The project site and the locations of permanentwaterholes are shown in figure 2.

All these waterholes are fresh except for the lowest one that joins the delta. Thiswaterhole is about 800m long and peters out to join shallow saline flat areas on thedelta. There is a small low artificial rock bar at the top end of this waterhole toprevent saltwater intrusion further upstream. At the bottom end a small shallowchannel then takes the creek north over the tidal flats to where it joins InkermanCreek. The water in this waterhole is intermittently tidal with only a few of the largestspring tides pushing saltwater into the waterhole. Tide heights need to be at least4.8m based on Gladstone for saltwater to enter the waterhole.

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Figure 2: 12 Mile Catchment and Location of Project Site

This waterhole ranges from super saline under very dry conditions where evaporationreduces the water level significantly with a corresponding increase in salinity tototally fresh for extended periods following moderate to heavy rainfall events. Thiswaterhole is the site for the project.

The terrain surrounding this waterhole is flat cleared open grassland used for cattlegrazing with some small areas of remnant vegetation. The soil is mostly black soiland the original vegetation was eucalypt woodland with small areas of brigalow andscrub. The majority of riparian vegetation has been removed and the area is subjectto increasing erosion.

The property description for the site is:

Lot 409/DS612 Reserve 14 Reserve for Camping Road adjacent to Lot 409/DS612

Figure 3 shows project site and the adjacent property descriptions. A search ofrecords provided no indication of any leasing arrangements that exist for use ofthese areas however they have been used in conjunction with other local propertiesfor at least 30 years.

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Figure 3: Project site and adjacent property descriptions

Site Visitations

While assessment of the usage of the area was not a formal part of the project thisdata has been collected to show that use of the area by the public is high for alocation that is remote from population centres, without any facilities and without anyformal promotion of its use.

The area is subject to a large number of visits each year mainly by people fishing forbarramundi and knowledge of the site and the status of fishing is relayed by word ofmouth. The area is also used as a camping site, mainly by fishers staying overnight.

The number of visitations is highly dependent on the likelihood of fishers catchingbarramundi. Figure 4 shows the number of visitations each month for the past 4years. The number of visits is based on the number of people reporting tagging orrecapturing barramundi each day and a count of the number of people thereobserved on each visit excluding those working on the project. These numbers havethen been multiplied up by a formula to obtain monthly visitation figures. Theformula varies for each month depending on the season as barramundi are easier tocatch in the warmer months from September to May. Based on the assessmentmethod used the number of visitations is considered to be conservative.

Year Visitations

1997/78 877

1998/99 756

1999/00 580

2000/01 710

Total 2923

Average 731

Figure 4: Number of visitations to 12 Mile Creek each year

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Figure 5: Number of visits to the site each month from 1997/98 to 2000/01

Figure 5 shows the monthly variation in visitation for the past 4 years. Peak periodseach year are October and February to April. There is a closed season for barramundifrom 1 November each year to 31 January the next year. The number of visits reflectsthat with peak visits before and after the closed season. Visits during the barramundiclosed season are mostly made by fishers that are tagging fish.

Monitoring of the use of the waterhole by barramundi is being undertaken as part ofNHT project 2012207 “Use by Barramundi of Critical Nursery Areas in CentralQueensland” and more detailed reporting will be part of that project. However amajor fish kill that occurred in May-June 2001has had a serious impact.

Objectives

The original objectives of the project were:

Revegetate 40m wide buffer with native vegetation along the waterhole Revegetate with native vegetation balance of reserve and road Control minor erosion Seek participation in revegetation of adjoining owners Christensen and Smith Continue to monitor use of waterhole by juvenile barramundi through tagging

Revegetation of Reserve and Road

This project commenced in March 1998 and was completed in June 2001. Figure 6shows the site prior to the commencement of the project when conditions were dry.

The objective to revegetate a 40m buffer along the waterhole in the area of thereserve and the adjacent road has been largely met with 400m of the buffer adjacentto the reserve and road revegetated as shown in figure 10.

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Figure 6: 12 Mile Creek waterhole prior to the commencement of the project

The objective to revegetate the balance of the reserve and road has been partly met.An area of the reserve was not included in the project for revegetation as it containedremnant scrub and eucalypt woodland. This area is subject to natural regeneration.Figures 7 and 8 show parts of this remnant along Marble Creek. Figure 9 shows a seaeagle’s nest located in a blue gum on the edge of the remnant vegetation. This nesthas been used for at least the past 5 years. The location of the remnant vegetation isshown in figure 10 and the total area is 4.6ha.

The objectives to revegetate were the most difficult to meet due to:

Difficulty in obtaining trees native to the area for planting Very dry to drought conditions for much of the project period

Initial funding for the project was received in March 1998. Prior to the projectcommencing the Department of Natural Resources committed to being able to supplysome appropriate local provenance species to assist in commencing planting. Thissupport did not eventuate when the project finally commenced.

An extensive search was made of local nurseries and other sources to try to locateappropriate trees for planting. The only trees located were some held by Mt MorganShire Council which generously donated 900 trees to the project.

These trees were planted in planting 1 in May 1998 which was not ideal as it was justbefore winter and the start of a cold dry period. However the trees were pot boundand would have required repotting so the decision was made to plant them. Wateringof the trees occurred over the period July to October however this was limited due tothe lack of watering equipment and manpower.

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Figure 7: Remnant vegetation along Marble Creek with natural regeneration in the foreground

Figure 8: Remnant vegetation on Marble Creek Figure 9: Sea Eagle Nest

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Figure 10: Extent of Revegetation and completion of works on project

Figure 10 shows the extent of revegetation carried out on the project and theassociated works that were undertaken.

Figure 11: Potting on of propagated seedlings for planting 2

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Ross Lanyon of the Department of Natural Resources provided valuable assistancewith watering. The distance of the site from Rockhampton and the limited availabilityof volunteers meant that watering was mainly limited to weekends. Consequentlyabout 60% of the trees planted were lost over the 12 months following planting andfurther losses occurred later due to the very dry to drought conditions.

Due to the difficulty in obtaining suitable trees for planting it was decided topropagate trees for planting 2. With the technical support of Steve Elson from July toOctober 1998 about 1300 trees were grown out to a size suitable for planting. Thisrequired the obtaining and propagation of seeds, obtaining of tubes and crates,fertilizing, potting on of seedlings and their watering and maintenance until plantingas illustrated in figures 11 and 12.

The second planting of 1200 trees was carried out in November and December 1998based on the stocks propagated. Local rain over the next few months obviated theneed for watering.

Figure 12: Seedlings ready for planting 2

A further batch of 1000 trees were propagated and grown out from July to December1999. However very dry to drought conditions prevailed for most of the 1999/2000“wet season” and conditions never reached a point where it was considered suitablefor planting. These seedlings were maintained through to February 2001 howevermany were lost mainly due to insect attack.

From March 2000 a search was continued for other sources of suitable trees. InJanuary 2001 a supply of seedlings was located at Benaraby. A total of 1,000seedlings from this source were planted in planting 3 in February 2001. Subsequentdry conditions meant that the trees required constant watering which involved aninvestment in watering equipment. As a result of this the survival rate for these trees

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was very high at over 90%. Photographs of planting 3 and subsequent watering areshown in figures 14-17.

The total area of revegetation was 5.3ha as shown in figure 10. A total of 3,100 treeswere planted in this area in 3 separate plantings with an estimated 1,500 surviving atthe end of the project.

Priority was given to the area adjacent to the creek for planting and planting 2 andplanting 3 concentrated on areas where trees had died before new areas wereincluded. Figures 18-19 show trees from planting 2 now well established.

All species planted are native to the Central Queensland area and grown from seedcollected in that area. The species that were included in the planting are shown infigure 13.

Genus and Species Common Name Planting 1 Planting 2 Planting 3 Total

Acacia fasciculifera Scrub Ironbark 80 80

Atalaya hemiglauca Whitewood 20 20

Breynia oblongifolia Coffee Bush 50 50

Callistemon viminalis Bottlebrush 150 100 250

Casuarina cristata Belah 100 400 250 750

Casuarina littoralis Sheoak 150 150

Clerodendron floribumdrum Lolly Bush 50 50

Cupaniopsis anacardiodes Tuckeroo 50 50

Eucalyptus citridora Lemon Scented Gum 150 150

Eucalyptus tereticornis Blue Gum 200 600 450 1250

Ficus racemosa Cluster Fig 50 50

Jasminum simplicifolium Native Jasmine 80 80

Lysiphyllum hookeri White Bauhania 10 10

Melaleuca bracteata Black Teatree 30 100 130

Melaleuca linariifolia Paperbark 30 30

Total 900 1200 1000 3100

Figure 13: Species and numbers of trees planted at 12 Mile Creek

Adjoining land owners Ian Christensen of Lot 1649/DT4024 and Raymond C and AbelM Smith of Lot 409/DS612 were consulted throughout the project. They were invitedto allow revegetation of a 40m buffer along the creek on those parts of their propertythat adjoined the creek. Both land owners initially agreed but subsequently IanChristensen withdrew his approval however relations between Mr Christensen and theproject have always been good. Neither property were finally included in the projectdue to the lack of available trees for planting.

The revegetation was the most frustrating aspect of the project as key factors thathampered our performance were either out of our control or we had very limitedinfluence over. An area of 4.4ha was not able to be revegetated as a result of theproblems experienced.

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Figure 14: Preparation for tree planting on planting 3

Figure 15: Planting trees on planting 3

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Figure 16: Delivery of seedlings for planting 3

Figure 17: Watering after planting 3 with the kids helping out

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Figure 18: Trees from planting 2 now well established

Figure 19: Well established trees from planting 2 with the reserve area not planted behind

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Works Supporting Tree Planting

All other components of the project were successfully completed. This included thecontrol of minor erosion, fencing to protect the tree planting, removal of cattle,relocation of the access track, installation of gauging boards to measure water levelsand project signage.

Control of Minor Erosion

In conjunction with the initial tree planting in May 1998 work was undertaken tocontrol minor erosion that was occurring at the end of the access track. This erosionwas getting progressively worse and was starting to form a silt jetty in the creek.

Erosion control was carried out by placing rock and timber in the erosion gullieswhich were up to 0.5m deep. This has proved to be successful with the gulliesgradually filling in. At the end of the project there was little evidence left of thegullies. Figures 20 and 21 show the area before and after the erosion work.

Figure 20: Minor erosion at end of access track with rocks placed to reduce effect May 1998

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Figure 21: Same area as in figure 18 behind vehicle with no erosion June 2001

Figure 22: Installing the gate at the new access point

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Fencing

Initially it had been intended just to fence off the area planted to protect trees duringtheir establishment. However during the implementation of the project and followingdiscussions with adjoinging owner Ian Christensen it was decided that it would bemore efficient to fence the small section of reserve that was unfenced. It was alsodecided to fence a new access track that would be relocated to the road leading tothe creek.

Negotiations were undertaken with the Work and Labour Market Program Unit of theDepartment of Environment and Heritage for the Youth Conservation Corps to assistwith the fencing. This was carried out in September – October 1998 with 8 YCCvolunteers participating.

This involved 410m of new fencing and the installation of 2 new gates as shown infigure 10. One gate was placed at the new access point, as shown in figures 22 and23, and another at the location where the existing track entered the reserve.

Figure 23: Gate installed at new access point

Removal of Cattle

On commencement of the project a search was undertaken to determine leasingarrangements for use of the reserve as cattle were continually grazing on the reserve.There was also a cattle watering point located on the reserve. It was subsequentlydiscovered that no leasing arrangements existed and that the area was being used byadjoining owners in conjunction with other local property.

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Part of the reserve was being used by Ian Christensen as there was no fence betweenhis property Lot 197/DS604 and the road. As part of relocation of the access track itwas agreed that the remaining boundary would be fenced. Also the cattle wateringpoint on the reserve was removed. This allowed the exclusion of cattle from thenorthern part of the reserve.

The southern part of the reserve is being used by Nelson Howkins and cattle are stillbeing grazed on this area. As only minor planting occurred in this section there hasnot been a need to exclude cattle from this area.

In October 2000, as shown in figure 24, and early 2001 cattle were found on thenorthern section of the reserve. They had caused a significant amount of damage tothe trees by chewing off the tops and trampling them. It would appear that the cattlecame from Ray Smith’s adjoining property and entered the reserve through thedividing fence when part of it was left down by fishers accessing Lot 184/DS608. Toovercome this problem it was decided to install turnstiles to avoid the fence beingleft down. These were installed in June 2001.

Figure 24: Cattle on the Reserve area in early 2001 caused damage to trees

Access Track

The original access tracks to the creek were through Lot 197/DS604 owned by IanChristensen and through Lot 184/DS608 owned by Ray Smith. During earlydiscussions it was considered more appropriate that the access should be via thededicated road leading to the creek. Following negotiations with Fitzroy Shire Councilthey agreed to grade a new track into the creek as a contribution to the project. Thiswas completed in November 1998 as illustrated in figure 25.

In 2000 following wet weather in November fishers accessing the creek startedcutting alternative tracks to avoid wet areas. This resulted in them travelling over

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areas where tree planting had occurred and a number of trees were driven over andlost. It was considered that this was unacceptable and it decided that the trackneeded to be upgraded to overcome this problem.

Figure 25: New access track as graded by Fitzroy Shire Council in October 1998

Figure 26: Start of upgrade of track June 2001

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Fitzroy Rivercare provided assistance with some survey work to allow for the upgradeof the track and Fitzroy Shire Council again agreed to assist with the track upgrade.As this required expenditure on materials such as rock fill, pipes and matting for thewetter areas it was decided to contribute towards these costs to ensure the problemwas rectified. The roadworks were carried out in June 2001 as shown in figure 26.

Monitoring Water Levels and Water Paramaters

Gauging boards as shown in figure 27 were established in May 1998 to allow themonitoring of water heights in the waterhole. Boards were kindly donated by theDepartment of Natural Resources. Readings have been taken on approximately amonthly basis along with measuring of basic water parameters. This will be reportedin detail on project 2012207.

Figure 27: Water Height Monitoring Boards installed

Project Signage

A sign was erected on the site to publicise the project and to acknowledge keycontributors to the project as shown in figure 28. This was erected in October 1998and survived until early 2001 before receiving its first bullet holes. The sign remainsin good condition at the completion of the project.

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Figure 28: 12 Mile sign erected October 1998

Project Publicity, Promotion and Reporting

Progress reports were provided to the NHT Regional Coordinator as requiredthroughout the project.

Verbal or written reports on project progress were provided to the Capricorn Sunfishexecutive at its monthly meetings throughout the project. Regular articles wereincluded in the Captag newsletter as the majority of volunteers on the project wereprovided by Captag.

An article on the project was written for the Fish and Boat fishing newspaper whichwas published in April 1998.

An article was written for the Natural Heritage Journal which was published in theAutumn 1999 edition.

An article was written covering this and the barramundi nursery project for the Landand Water RipRap Newsletter which was published in May 2001. This article was alsopublished in the Cooperative Research Centre for Estuaries, Costal Zone andWaterway Management newsletter and also in the FBA newsletter.

This project was also featured on NHT advertisements that appeared on television inlate 1998.

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Project Budget Summary

Figure 29 provides a year by year summary of the project budget with thecontribution from the Natural Heritage Trust Bushcare and Fishcare programsidentified. Also the contribution of Capricorn Sunfish and other communitycontributors has been identified.

A full separate financial report is also available which documents NHT expenditureand provides details of all voluntary contributions. The NHT contribution includesinterest earned over the life of the project.

The ratio of the community contribution to the NHT funding is 2.26:1. The totalvoluntary contribution of time to the project was 1,522 hours by 60 volunteers.

Figure 29: Summary of budget for 12 Mile project

Contribution by NHT

Year Salaries Operating Capital Total

97/98 $ 1,800.00 $ 688.75 $ - $ 2,488.75

98/99 $ 3,515.60 $ 1,143.90 $ - $ 4,659.50

99/00 $ 703.00 $ 4.20 $ - $ 707.20

00/01 $ 3,207.20 $ 8,696.15 $ - $ 11,903.35

Total $ 9,225.80 $ 10,533.00 $ - $ 19,758.80

Contribution by Capricorn Sunfish/Community

Year Salaries Operating Capital Total

97/98 $ 5,392.50 $ 2,870.00 $ - $ 8,262.50

98/99 $ 6,090.00 $ 9,290.00 $ - $ 15,380.00

99/00 $ 4,115.75 $ 100.00 $ - $ 4,215.75

00/01 $ 10,668.75 $ 6,185.00 $ - $ 16,853.75

Total $ 26,267.00 $ 18,445.00 $ - $ 44,712.00

Contribution by State

Year Salaries Operating Capital Total

97/98 $ - $ - $ - $ -

98/99 $ 750.00 $ 800.00 $ - $ 1,550.00

99/00 $ - $ - $ - $ -

00/01 $ - $ - $ - $ -

Total $ 750.00 $ 800.00 $ - $ 1,550.00

Grand Total $ 36,242.80 $ 29,778.00 $ - $ 66,020.80

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Acknowledgements

The assistance of the following are acknowledged in relation to this project.

To all persons in figure 30 that contributed their time voluntarily to this projectespecially in relation to planting and watering trees. Capricorn Sunfish extends anapology to anyone that may have been missed. There were a few people whose fullnames were not obtained. Contributions by taggers have not been included here.

Figure 30: List of persons that contributed voluntary times to the 12 Mile project

Kim Martin for his reporting on the project through the Captag newsletter and othermedia, his management of the project account and general assistance to the ProjectOfficer.

Volunteer Time (hrs) Volunteer Time (hrs)

Bill Sawynok 456 Steve McCulloch 9

Kim Martin 135 Sue ? 9

Michael Powell 71.5 Ted Sinnamon 9

Ian Brill 46.5 Gail Hunt 8.5

Charlie Broughton 35 Harvey Hunt 8.5

Ross Lanyon 30 Assistant 8

Steve Elson 26 Cheryl Elson 8

Bill Bowtell 25 Bruce Mattingley 7

Peter Stoneley 24.5 Cliff Bunn 7

Rod Hill 23.5 D Jones wife 7

Sue Martin 21 Estella Bunn 7

Tony Bruse 21 Michelle Powell 7

Michael Bunn 20.5 Ron Jenkins 7

Merv Leslie 20 Russell Lowry 7

Paul Dobbs 20 Steven Tiegs 6.5

Rodney Hill 17 Daniel Powell 6

Paul Newman 16.5 Ken Richardson 5

Bill Moody 16 Warren ?? 5

Coleen Moody 16 Ken Brett 4.5

Mal English 14 Shirley Sawynok 4.5

Wayne Clifford 14 Kylie Joyce 4

Rob Ferguson 13.5 Mick Fritz 4

Kev Matheson 13 Phil Rohlf 4

Dale Jones 12 Steve Farrell 4

Luke Offord 12 Strickfus 3 3

Kerrod Harris 10 Barry Strickfus 3

Lorraine Bowtell 10 Cheryl Strickfus 3

Shane Cahill 10 Gary ? Gladstone 2

Bunny 3 9

Bunny 4 9

Gladstone 3 9

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To all ANSA taggers that contributed 192 hours to tagging barramundi at the 12 Milefrom 1/1/98 – 31/12/98. Later contributions will be acknowledged in project2012207.

Mount Morgan Shire Council and Murray Hare for their contribution of 900 seedlingsto the project.

Tony Hickey for propagation of seeds for potting on for planting 2.

Steve Elson for technical advice on growing seedlings, support in potting and raisingseedlings and assistance with planting seedlings out.

Fitzroy Nurseries for providing 3,500 potting tubes.

Doblos for providing foam crates for the storage of potted plants.

Rockhampton City Council and Shirley Sawynok for providing potting mix.

Fitzroy Shire Council for its assistance in carrying out road works.

Bill Bowtell and Fitzroy Rivercare for assisting with the upgrade of road worksincluding survey work.

Leanne Edminstone and the Youth Conservation Corps volunteers, whose names werenot recorded, for their assistance with the fencing.

Ross Lanyon of the Department of Natural Resources for his support with initialwatering and with providing support facilities for the YCC volunteers doing thefencing.

Bells Signs, Malcolm English, Bill Bowtell and Kim Martin for their work on getting theproject sign and having it erected.

Dave Weber for assisting with locating a supply of trees for planting 3.

Charlie Broughton and Shirley Sawynok for their work on the project accounts.

Bill Sawynok, Merv Leslie and Michael Powell for looking after seedlings until theywere ready to plant out.

Charlie Broughton and QRail for the donation of a 1000 litre plastic tank for thewatering of trees.

Ian Christensen, Ray Smith and Nelson Howkins as adjoining owners for their supportand assistance on the project.