Facts and figures
This figure is a combination of the plants listed below
61,374 plants and trees planted across Stonnington
CASE STUDY:
Biodiversity Monitoring in Melbourne’s East
682 trees planted in our local streets as part of our tree planting program
8,850 indigenous plants planted by students, staff, community and Rotary for National Tree Day
In 2014 Council began work on a joint project with other Councils in the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) to trial a Biodiversity Monitoring Framework for Melbourne’s East.
Working with scientific researchers, the project developed and trialled a framework for monitoring biodiversity health. The framework includes a discussion paper and an implementation guide for monitoring indicators of biodiversity health including: » extent of native vegetation » changes in vegetation communities » bird communities » phenology (changes in the timing of natural events such as nesting, flowering and seed setting etc). The innovative project showed how biodiversity can be monitored and managed across a large urban area, and takes into account imminent climate challenges in cities. Scientifically robust, it brought together partners from across the community, government and
scientific sectors and provided an excellent model that could be adopted elsewhere. The City of Stonnington is investigating how the framework could work locally. Adopting a framework to implement a routine biodiversity monitoring program will: » provide evidence to inform future investments and natural resource management practices » help to determine effective weed management strategies and plant selection » enable Council to quantify the
9,390 indigenous plants
273 native and exotic trees
planted in our parks and reserves
577 native trees
22,485 indigenous plants
planted in Stage 4 of the Yarra River Biodiversity Project
value of investment in terms of biodiversity benefits and improvements.
382 established trees
18,735 ground covers and shrubs
The Biodiversity Monitoring in Melbourne’s East project received the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Day Local Government Award.
planted in our urban landscape projects
30,200 herbs, vegetables, succulents and indigenous tubestock given away at Council’s Spring into Gardening event
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