LOCATION
South Morang
DURATION
2+ Years
OBJECTIVE
Habitat Restoration
As it is commonly known, the Matted Flax Lily was growing along the new railway extension to South Morang, a developing suburb on Melbourne’s northern fringe. Being an endangered species listed under the EPBC Act, it was important that these protected plants be protected in a managed area.
The site had a cover of about 90% weeds. The rest consisted of two fenced areas containing Themeda triandra, and this is where most of the Matted Flax Lily has been planted. There were also some planted Poa Labillardieri (Common Tussock Grass). All native grasses were retained, the rest sprayed and cultivated for two years before being sown with a variety of native grass.
As can be seen the site was transformed from a weedy mess to a respectable grassy woodland, a fitting place for an endangered species. The site will need to be managed carefully in future to prevent the weeds from taking hold again.
90%
Weed Cover Removed
Matted Flax Lily
Endangered species protected
A New Home for an Endangered Species
To most people Dianella amoena would be considered an obscure indigenous plant. It’s hardy and easy to grow so why would it become listed as endangered? Unfortunately Dianella amoena, or the Matted Flax Lily as it is commonly known has a relatively small range which…