Mulgundawa toTungkillo Biodiversity Links
This nature project is supported by the
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies.
The Objective
The Mulgundawa to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links Project is an extension and merging of our previous projects, Mulgundawa to Monarto South and Monarto to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links projects.
With a combined 6 years of habitat restoration work across the two previous projects, this landscape-scale habitat restoration project is reconnecting vital native vegetation from Mulgundawa to Tungkillo and east to the Murray River.
Building on years of proven on-ground works, we are partnering with local landholders to restore remnant vegetation, establish high-quality revegetation, and strengthen biodiversity corridors for threatened flora and fauna.
Further Details…
Activities for 2026/27…
Creating habitat connections
We’ll focus on large areas of remnant vegetation and new revegetation to create land linkages that connect and extend important habitat across the landscape.Propagating conservation-significant plants
Native species will be propagated specifically for the project, including Prostanthera eurybioides (Monarto Mint-bush), Acacia menzelii (Menzel’s Wattle) and Olearia pannosa ssp. pannosa (Silver Daisy-bush).Improving habitat quality
Works will focus on encouraging natural regeneration, improving habitat structure and protecting new plantings to support greater biodiversity.Supporting landholders
We’ll continue working closely with landholders through technical advice, site assessments and management planning, as well as opportunities to learn and share knowledge through field days and planting events.
Monitoring our progress
Fixed photo points and GIS mapping will help us monitor changes across project sites and track the outcomes of restoration activities over time.This year’s project will involve 14 landholders including some new sites (pictured), local volunteer groups, local government, DEW staff and, of course, the Second Nature Conservancy field crew.
Connecting remnant vegetation, restoring habitat and supporting native species takes time - but these landscape-scale projects are an important part of building a more connected and resilient environment for the future.
This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies.
Nature Project Activity
It was all hands (and boots!) on deck last week at Kinchina Conservation Park for our annual planting day as part of the Mulgundawa to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links project.