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Why do we need biolinks on the Mornington Peninsula?

Source: Environmental Restorations

Source: Environmental Restorations

The Mornington Peninsula is an iconic and beautiful region and is considered the most biodiverse 750 km2 in Victoria. Fragmentation of the landscape over time has led to the decline of many native birds and mammals. As native trees, shrubs, and grasslands have been cleared to make way for farms, residences, and infrastructure, mammals such as swamp wallabies, bandicoots, antechinus, echidna, and skinks have lost habitat and become vulnerable to feral cats and foxes. Many reptiles are also in decline due to loss of habitat and predation from introduced animals.

In order to be healthy, native landscapes must remain connected so that wildlife can move safely between areas of food and shelter. A landscape that is highly fragmented can trap animals in areas that are too small for their needs. Where understorey has been cleared, small mammals and birds that forage on the ground are vulnerable to predators such as cats, dogs and foxes, and their numbers decline rapidly. Those that escape predation may suffer from inbreeding (lack of genetic diversity) and their populations become vulnerable to diseases or sudden death due to disturbances such as pest outbreaks and high-intensity bushfires.

About biolinks

Biolinks are areas of bush and other habitat (such as waterways and stands of paddock trees) that connect areas of valuable habitat and forage. Biolinks enable wildlife to move freely and safely and have access to the broader landscape. This is increasingly important in light of climate change, as the requirement of animals to move to more suitable areas becomes critical.

Creating biolinks involves developing corridors of native vegetation on public and private property and/or (where possible) removing barriers such as electrified fences to allow for wildlife movement. A biolink can also be created by developing patches of bushland that act like ‘stepping stones’ for wildlife, reducing the distances between individual habitat patches. Some actions taken to create biolinks include weeding, planting, strategic fencing to keep out stock and feral animals and the building of underpasses and overpasses at roads to enable safe passage of wildlife.

linkage example

 

In a fragmented (partially cleared) landscape such as the Mornington Peninsula, biolinks to assist movement of animals can be can created by developing either (a) corridors to provide a continuous connection between habitat patches; or (b) and (c) patches of bushland that act like ‘stepping stones’ for wildlife, reducing the distances between individual habitat patches.

Source: Andrew Bennett, Linkages in the Landscape: The Role of Corridors and Connectivity in Wildlife Conservation, International Union for Conservation of Nature: Forest Conservation Programme, 2003.

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Jacqui Salter, former Mornington Peninsula Landcare Coordinator, left the job earlier this year to pursue a new career with Mornington Peninsula Shire as their Climate Change Community Education Officer. Jacqui did an amazing job during her time as Landcare Coordinator. 
Among the awards she won during her tenure is the much-deserved Dame Edith Frost Award for her being "a driving force behind many of the positive changes and alliances that have taken place throughout the Mornington Peninsula over the past decade". Here she is receiving the award from Network President David Maddocks - a presentation delayed by the Covid lockdown.
Farewell Jacqui. We miss you already.💖

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So pleased to be able to welcome this landholder to the biolink fold. He has fallen in love with the beautiful bush on his property and spent much of lockdown weeding it.
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Beautiful visitor to a backyard in Rosebud today. It is spring and koalas are on the move so be mindful on the roads and ensure your dogs can’t hurt them if they do come for a visit. Let’s hope this guy finds his way back tonight. #koalas #saveourkoalas #australia #koalaconservation #wildlife #morningtonpeninsula
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Koala in a pine tree in Arthurs Seat State Park. Even though pine trees and e.g. Sweet Pittosporums are considered weeds on the Mornington Peninsula we regularly observe koala using these trees for shade and shelter. We need to maintain a diversity of trees but obviously trees indigenous to the MP are always preferred. Thanks for the report Lucinda! 🐨🌳 #koalas #saveourkoalas #australia #koalaconservation #wildlife #morningtonpeninsula
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A fantastic series of vids from Westerport Catchment Landcare Network on regenerative agriculture. Well written, informative, practical. 

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Have you heard the phrase regenerative agriculture and wondered exactly what it is? Well its time for all of your questions to be answered!
Western Port Catchment Landcare Network Inc Bass Coast Landcare Network South Gippsland Landcare Neywork and Mornington Peninsula Shire have created a video series that takes you through the key principles of regenerative agriculture.
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Just another incredibly worthy recipient from wireswildliferescue Landcare Australia Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants. 🦦

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