2024 Tidy Towns Biodiversity Conservation Winner
Queanbeyan Landcare was thrilled to receive the 2024 Tidy Towns Biodiversity Conservation Award.
The judges highlights of our entry included:
“Queanbeyan River Corridor Rehabilitation project is an exemplary initiative that combines ecological restoration with community engagement to enhance both biodiversity and recreational value”.
“The project's success demonstrates the power of collaboration and volunteerism in achieving meaningful conservation outcomes, with long-term benefits for both nature and the local community”.
“The "Queanbeyan River Corridor Rehabilitation" project excels in several key areas. Its success in halting the spread of invasive species and significantly increasing riparian vegetation showcases effective ecological restoration efforts, which have directly improved wildlife habitats for species like the platypus and rakali”.
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