Bohle Wetlands

About

The Bohle Wetlands Landcare site sits at the end of Mesa Circuit, next to Cosgrove Estate and the Bohle River. Located upstream from the Woolcock Street bridge, it forms part of a vast wetland system.

Site History

Over the years, many hands have worked here to remove invasive weeds and plant native trees, aiming to restore the area’s natural health.

Local scout groups, the Parkside Group, Conservation Volunteers Australia, Townsville City Council, TAFE groups, and residents all pitched in.

Despite these efforts, keeping invasive weeds under control demands constant attention.

A tranquil view of the Bohle River with still, dark water reflecting the trees and sky.

Current work

In 2019, Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc. won a National Landcare Program Environment Small Grant to tackle invasive weeds across a 12.9-hectare site. We paired this with planting 500 native trees suited to the area.

Conservation Volunteers Australia crews aided with weed removal and tree planting prep, while the Parkside Group built a path around the main site and added two bench seats for locals to enjoy the view.

Our monthly volunteer days keep up the watering and weeding to help the new plantings thrive.

A large group of diverse volunteers, including adults and children, gathered for a group photo under two marquees in a forested area at the Bohle Wetlands Landcare site.

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