As a part of our Habitat Hops project a keen group took a short guided walk by Sue McIntyre & Alison Elivn through some areas of remnant vegetation on the Black Range Road. In a short area there was a variety of different forms of remnant vegetation including the treed areas, midstory shrubs as well as native grasses and forbs.
. 
Some great discussions were had around;
- What remnant vegetation is and how to enhance what you have
- Different management techniques, such as using thinning, fire, fallen timber, grazing management and adding specific plants back into an ecosystem.
- The plants that provide a winter food source for native birds and animals
- The distinction between the native love grasses and the invasive introduced Afican Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula)
- Lovely rich detail about many of our native grasses, shrubs, forbs and trees.
- Parasitic plants such as mistletoe and hemi parasitic plants like the native cherry tree
It’s always a pleasure spending time with Sue & Alison and you always head home with something new.
More information about our Habitat Hops Project and how to get involved can be found on the Habitat Hops page.
. 
. 
. 