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4000 Plants to Address Foreshore EncroachmentThe revegetation works will be undertaken across five foreshore sites and will involve planting over 4000 indigenous plant species, sourced from local nurseries. By Portal Admin - 13th July 2020 - Back to News Bass Coast Shire Council will complete revegetation works to address encroachment into foreshore reserves at Cowes and Silverleaves this July.
For the full media release, please visit: https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/4000-plants-to-address-foreshore-encroachment
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
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