Coastal landscapes, sand dunes, wetlands and habitats for threatened species will be restored through more than 40 community-led environmental projects across metropolitan Adelaide.
Through Green Adelaide’s Grassroots Grants program, $1 million in funding has been awarded to community groups, volunteers and not-for-profit organisations to help deliver projects that improve biodiversity and connect people with nature across the region.
Funded projects include restoring more than 50 hectares of culturally and ecologically significant landscape along Adelaide’s southern coastline at Karkungga and Moana Sands Conservation Park and controlling weeds and improving biodiversity along LeFevre Peninsula’s dunes.
Key habitats will also be restored for threatened species in a range of areas including Scott Creek Conservation Park, Belair National Park, Para Wirra Conservation Park, Barker Inlet Wetland Reserve, Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Reserve and Glenthorne National Park.
A cultural landscape co-designed by Kaurna Elders at the SA Museum North Terrace forecourt and an educational aviary at Adelaide Zoo showcasing local woodland bird species and conservation challenges are also among the projects.
Presiding member of Green Adelaide, Professor Chris Daniels says the take up of the grants round is indicative of the passion Adelaideans have for the environment.
'The overwhelming response to this funding round reflects the depth of environmental leadership that exists across our region.
'Green Adelaide is proud to invest in community-led projects that deliver lasting environmental outcomes and empower local people to make a real difference where they live.'
Grant recipients, 'Friends of Glenthorne' member Alan Burns says this funding will go a long way.
'Restoration doesn't end once plants are in the ground. Like any living ecosystem, the grassland requires ongoing care, monitoring and management to remain healthy and resilient.
'This funding will allow us to address areas impacted by recent drought conditions and continue the work needed to establish the grassland for the long term.'
Checkout a full list of recipients of Grassroots Grants.