Projects and Funding
project planning
Restoring Corridors
Frogs Surveys
School - Education
Weed Project
Greenway Art and Sculpture Project
Funding-General
This page gives an overview of our main projects and some directions on the type of funding assistance that is available to our environmental groups and network. More details of these projects are given in the specific sub-section pages linked from this page.
Restoring Corridors
The upper reaches of Kedron Brook and its major tributary, Cedar Creek have been identified as one of the focus areas for this project. These parts of the catchment maintain strong corridor linkages with Brisbane Forest Park and are important for protecting downstream water quality.
The project has built new partnerships with land managers in this area as well as supporting community groups who are already involved in catchment management activities. Extension of this project will be considered by our Committee should additional funding be obtained.
Frogs Surveys
Kedron Brook Catchment Branch commenced a Frog Census in March-April, 2007. Following keen interest from members, there was a special workshop on frog identification and surveying their species and location in October. This project continued through 2008 and now is ongoing into 2009 as long as adequate rainfall occurs.Top
School - Education
The Kedron Brook Catchment Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland has prepared an educational program on catchments and ecological monitoring. The program is tailored to schools within the water catchment of Kedron Brook and was introduced to some schools in 2007. An experienced educator and a biologist designed the two hour hands-on environmental science program. This opportunity will be available in 2009.Weed Project
Weeds have always been a close interest of this network. Initial development of procedures and training of network members was carried out by our previous catchment coordinator, Kylie Withers. From late 2005, our Coordinator, Nathan Kirby, fine-tuned the existing survey worksheets so that they were more easily adapted by bushcare groups. He trained relevant individuals and groups throughout the catchment. Weed assessment and prioritisation training was carried out during 2006 on a "tool-box" approach, branch and network meetings, and finally a catchment workshop in November 2006.
The results of surveys conducted on these "remnants" have been appraised and action priorities determined based upon the types and severities found of weed infestation, in relation to the immediate and long-term needs of the bushcare groups, the community and the local authorities (Brisbane City Council and Pine Rivers Shire Council). Nathan developed and detailed procedures to determine the priority of various significant weed removal strategies and mapped the results of this information to assist responsible bodies to determine future actions required on a priority basis.
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Greenway Art and Sculpture Project
One of the faces of sculpted sandstone
resulting from this splendid project led by Sculptor Paul Stumkat
An Art and Sculpture Project was completed along the Brook at Mitchelton in 2008. Helen Moriarty and Janet White of the Osborne Road Habitat Brisbane Group were responsible for coordinating the project on behalf of KBCB and worked closely with BCC, Mitchelton Pony Club and other local groups and residents.
All of the three components of the project have been completed. Locals were invited to help sculpt the sandstone sculptures, many of the volunteers discovering a talent they never knew they had under the guidance of professional sculpture artist Paul Stumkat.
The artwork was unveiled on Saturday 2nd March 2008. The day was attended by over 60 people and proudly supported by Cr. Maureen Hayes. If you have not yet seen these wonderful sculptures it is well worth the time. The sculptures can be seen from McConaghy Street, Mitchelton through to Osborne Road.
The construction of the bikepath took place during January 2008 though the vital bridgework across the Brook near Osborne Road to the Mitchelton Pony Club grounds was delayed until the end of June 2008.
A mosaic tile covered seat is situated near the Osborne Road end of the bridge. It is covered with beautiful scenes depicting bird and aquatic wildlife. Link here to see part of its detail.
A range of grants and funding opportunities are available for external funding sources. Kedron Brook Catchment Branch (WPSQ) is happy to assist network groups and individuals with developing a project and applying for funds for projects aims at improving our catchment.
Landowners in the upper sections of our catchment are able to take advantage of our specific project "Restoring Ecological Corridors in Kedron Brook Catchment"
Details of some current grant opportunities for environmental-related purposes can be found at these external links:
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