Agriculture
22 June, 2024
How good are river trees? That's an unknown
THE long-term impact of corellas stripping trees along the Loddon River at Bridgewater has not been assessed. Loddon Shire Council this week said the health of trees after years of attack by corellas was “unknown”. “In March 2024, council...
THE long-term impact of corellas stripping trees along the Loddon River at Bridgewater has not been assessed.
Loddon Shire Council this week said the health of trees after years of attack by corellas was “unknown”.
“In March 2024, council audited the trees within Bridgewater Caravan Park which resulted in some work being undertaken for the safety of patrons,” a spokesperson said.
“Council has not undertaken a full tree audit along the Loddon River in the past 12 months.
“The previous full audit was undertaken in 2018 which resulted in some tree safety works being undertaken. Council staff undertake a visual audit annually.”
Bridgewater residents are calling for action to control corella numbers along the river amid concerns for the long-term health of trees.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has told the Loddon Herald: “Council is responsible for assessing tree health and managing impacts of wildlife on their land”.
However, council sources have said that the shire does not have resources or expertise to manage wildlife. Loddon Shire manages the public areas of State Government land along the river.
DEECA’s corella management program grants will be announced next month.