About the project
Update: Engagement period is now closed
Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback on this project.
We are now reviewing the feedback and will upload a report on what we heard from the community, when it is completed.
You can still register your interest in participating in a City of Port Phillip community planting day at Fred Jackson Reserve and Sandridge Beach, or being involved in bird surveys, by clicking on the "Opportunities to participate" tab.
What is happening at Fred Jackson Reserve and Sandridge Beach?
Most of the planting sites are designated native vegetation areas where only locally indigenous plant species can be planted. The species will be selected from this list in consultation with ecologists to deliver the best mix of species and plant forms to support local wildlife.
Examples of the tree species can be seen in the tree and planting infill document here. The shrubs and other smaller plants will be comprised of species already present in the area.
- Improved shade - we will plant native trees to increase shade for visitors to the beach and reserve, especially along paths and near picnicking areas.
- Improved habitat - the planting sites will feature indigenous plant species suited to the local conditions. Ecologists will advise on species selection and habitat structure, with a special focus on supporting small birds.
Location map of proposed plantings
You can click on the image to zoom in.
Opportunities to participate
Opportunities to participate
As part of the project, there will be community planting days and opportunities to participate in bird surveys. You can register your interest below.
Also, the City of Port Phillip is partnering with the Superb City Wrens project team, other local governments and community groups across Greater Melbourne to conduct the first-ever city-wide Wren-Watch! By conducting an urban bird focused “bioblitz” from 24th – 30th November the organisers hope to create a detailed snapshot of where these birds are in the city. This will make it easier to undertake targeted habitat restoration works to help protect and boost the urban population of Superb Fairy-wrens, and other small species like Honeyeaters, Scrubwrens and Thornbills.
You can help by conducting 15-minute wren-watches, in your garden, local park or one of the priority areas for Port Phillip, including Fred Jackson Reserve and Sandridge Beach. We are interested in any sightings of small native birds, which can be added to iNaturalist under the “Super City Wrens” project. If you don’t see anything during a wren-watch that’s also really important information – please record this as an “absence” in iNaturalist.
