Murrumbateman Landcare - Fallen timber

news | Jul 30th, 2024 Murrumbateman Landcare - Fallen timber

Fallen timber: an asset on native Landscapes & farms
Fallen timber is a valuable part of the ecosystem to protect on your property or farm. Some people think fallen timber, branches & leaf/bark litter looks messy, but the benefits are immense & essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems on farms & in the natural environment.

This vegetation matter provides food & shelter for vertebrates & invertebrates that supports a microclimate for nutrient recycling on country. Invertebrates make up 95% of all animal species in Australia. Beetles, ants, moths, spiders, & worms. Many of them are so small you may not notice them. They contribute to the crucial role breaking down dead wood & plant materials to provide a food web for frogs, lizards, birds, & supporting plants that feed livestock on farms.

Benefits include:
• decomposing organic material
• enhancing nutrient cycling
• soil aeration
• assist crop pollination
• enhancing water infiltration
• improving soil moisture retention
• helps control plant pests

Fallen timber also assists the management of water runoff by slowing water movement, allowing it to infiltrate the soil better. It is a great, low cost, natural management tool for landowners to create lush, resilient vegetation patches that boosts biodiversity and plant growth on your property.

Get involved in Murrumbateman Landcare Group & join activities to improve native vegetation & create healthy ecosystems on your property.

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