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Why are understorey species important? - Native understorey species regeneration at NSW coal mines

Native understorey species are an important part of any self-sustaining plant community because they:
  • Assist in erosion control
  • Inhibit weed invasion
  • Help to improve soil structure
  • Provide habitat for native fauna
  • Contribute to nutrient cycling processes
  • Increase the aesthetic value of the vegetation
For these reasons, there has been increasing interest in the establishment of self-sustaining and maintenance-free native vegetation communities on several coal mines in New South Wales.

For further information contact:
Melina Gillespie
m.gillespie@uq.edu.au
(07) 3365 1694 		 

 

    

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