North Mannum
Located North of Mannum, 13ha of this 54ha private property was direct seeded in the Winter of 2008 with species native to the area to recreate a Eucalyptus gracilis, Eucalyptus socialis and Acacia microcarpa grassy woodland.
This parcel of land has an interesting history. It was part of a stock route running from the Northern pastoral country to the township of Mannum. The government of the day required the landholders to clear these areas to allow the droving of stock along the route.
Planting Dates:
Direct seeding was undertaken on the 4th and 17th July 2008 using the ‘V’ blade seeding machine. The ‘V’ blade seeder is mounted behind a tractor and is utilised in low rainfall areas and on sites that have sandy soil. It allows for the seeding process to be chemical free as it scrapes the top soil and weeds away from the immediate planting site.
New season germination in August 2009 – it is clear from the photo that rain has been scarce since the previous visit in May
Species Planted on Site:
Acacia sp: brachybotra, hakeoides, ligulata, microcarpa, nyssophylla, oswaldii, pycnantha
Callitris gracilis
Dodonaea viscosa angustissima
Enchylaena tomentosa
Eucalyptus sp: brachycalyx, calycogona, gracilis, leptophylla, oleosa, phenax, porosa, socialis
Melaleuca lanceolata
Pittosporum phylliraeoides
Rhagodia sp: crassifolia, parabolica
Senna artemisioides mixed ssp.
Carbon uptake:
The carbon target for this site is 1,250 tonnes CO2e sequestered over 100 years.
Carbon Offset Subscription Status:
The 2008 planting is now fully subscribed thanks to:
Jackman Parker Evans, Eco Pest Control, Centre for Sleep Research - University of South Australia, Medical Board of South Australia, Rotary Club of Adelaide, CDAA, Shearer Elliss Chartered Accountants, Grosset Wines and Envestra Ltd.
The 2009 planting is now fully subscribed thanks to:
Satisfac Credit Union, Elderton Wines, Thorpe – Bowker, Tony Zappia MP
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Nth Mannum site report
