Flora and Fauna
As a consequence of European settlement, Australia's natural ecosystems and wildlife have been adversely impacted upon and continue to be under significant threat as a consequence of human activities such as the clearing and modification of natural habitat.
Urban areas, in particular, have been heavily modified by human activities to such an extent that very little remains of any natural habitat capable of supporting viable populations of wildlife.
In a largely urban setting, the City of Monash's indigenous reserve corridors support valuable remnant native vegetation and revegetated areas, which provide habitat for 151 animal species of national, state and regional significance.
Of most significance to biodiversity within the City of Monash are Gadiner's Creek Corridor, Scotchman's Creek Corridor and Dandenong Creek Corridor encompassing Damper Creek Reserve, Valley Reserve and Scotchman's Creek, and Dandenong Creek respectively.
City of Monash Indigenous Reserve Corridors
Information on these pages has been gathered form the report documenting the findings of a field assessment undertaken at Damper Creek and Valley Reserves in March 2000, and at Scotchman's and Dandenong Creeks in April 2000, with follow-up inspections with the City of Monash in March and May 2000.
- Gardiner's Creek Corridor
- Scotchman's Creek Corridor
- Dandenong Creek Corridor
- Regionally Significant Species
Living links
The Living Links Master Plan aims to establish vegetation links and corridors across the Port Phillip and Wester Port Catchment Management Area to enhance existing and create new natural havens for both people, flora and fauna.
Visit: www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/projects_key_links.htm for more information.
Monash City Council has two reserves in the Living Links Plan - Napier Park and Mulgrave Reserve Wetlands - both consisting of remnant native vegetation and forming part of the Dandenong Creek Catchment.
Last updated: 22 February 2011
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