Marine Parade - Coastal Dunes Revegetation Project

The City of Nedlands in conjunction with the Swanbourne Coastal Alliance received $22,423.50 from the Western Australian Planning Commission through the Coastwest Grants Program 2015/16 to undertake the project “Restoration of Degraded Areas – Swanbourne Dunes”. This project aims to restore degraded areas of the coastal dune system in Swanbourne. It is now over half way complete with 5100 coastal seedlings planted and 5100 tree guards recently installed on the Coastwest project site. This project will increase the ecological value of the coastal dunes by reducing erosion and invasive weeds as well as increasing habitat and improving the aesthetics of the area.Ongoing weed control and maintenance of green stock to be undertaken over the coming months.