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Frogwood Arboretum also includes approximately 1 kilometer of native creek. Originally a true marsh, agricultural use of the land has eroded the marshland into a steep embankment on both sides, and now the water runs as a creek now 10 meters deep, dry in parts through summer and running in winter.
Frogwood Arboretum plans to regenerate this eroded area and attempt to bring back the series of pools as the creek follows the terrain downstream. We are working in conjunction with the CMA and Landcare, and will bring updates as they come. Established gums and blackwoods already create a lovely cool environment and the area is home to many birds, insects, lizards and native animals. At the beginning of 2006, the creek was engulfed with weeds such as willow trees, blackberries, thistles and phalaris grass. 2008 saw the initial spraying of these weeds ( see photos below), and early 2009 large machinery was brought in to remove the willows. Winter 2009 saw approximately 5000 new shrubs, grasses and trees planted along the creek. All plants are indigenous, locally sourced, and have been planted in small natural groups in areas chosen specifically for the correct growing conditions for each individual species. Much work has gone into the planning of this revegetation project, including consultation with several professional consultants who are experts in the fields of revegetation and waterways and catchment areas. More photos in the "Images - Native Creek" section  July 2008  Here you can see the natural level of the land, and the depth of the erosion down to the creek bed.  Planting in the Winter of 2009 Chris with his planting auger  The planting team put in over 5000 new indigenous plants  Including up the steep embankments  The creek is a lovely place for a walk!  2010 Construction of a bridge to access the other side to the "Land of the Giants" |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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