Biodiversity
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Dry Creek
The
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
(River Red Gum) was recorded at two Council
monitoring sites at Dry Creek. A total of 30 flora species were at the two Dry
Creek survey points in 2009. Nine of 30 species (30%) were found to be native
species with the remaining 21 species being exotic.
Acacia salicina
(Willow
Wattle) was also recorded at Dry Creek and is listed as 'vulnerable' within the
Southern Lofty Botanical region.
Nineteen native bird species were recorded in both the survey sites with no
exotic species recorded. In particular,
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa
(Yellow-rumped
Thornbill) was recorded in the survey area and is classified as 'uncommon'
within the Adelaide Mount Lofty Region. The most common species sighted was
the Musk Lorikeet with more than 30 individuals observed.
The Friends of Dry Creek Trail group regularly meet to undertake weed control
works, planting activities, and monitoring, supported by the Council.
Folland Park
Folland Park is 3.5 hectares in area and is one of the few areas left in northern
metropolitan Adelaide containing remnant vegetation over 200 years old - prior
to European settlement. The reserve is named after the early settler Charles
French Folland and is protected by a heritage agreement. It has been
nominated and listed in the National Trust’s Significant Tree Register for
outstanding historic significance for remnant trees and habitats.
In 1993 the Folland Park Management Plan was prepared, providing for the
future management of the park. It includes a collation of information detailing
vegetation and fauna, vegetation association descriptions, land use history and
landscape features. The development of a new revised management plan is
proposed for 2012/13.
A Bushland Condition Monitoring Survey was undertaken on site in 2008
(reference to monitoring results above). In April 2008 the dominant native
vegetation species recorded were
Acacia ligulata, Acacia pycnantha,
Allocasuarina verticillata, Callitris preissii, Eucalyptus porosa
and
Senna
artimisioides
.
Pressure Indicator:
Restricted land area for terrestrial plant and animal
migrations.
The major threat associated with Folland Park is linked to the small size of the
reserve and the large ‘edge to area’ ratio (creating significant interface with
other land uses). Impacts from surrounding residential development and a
cemetery require the provision of buffering to minimise detrimental effects to
