Kwenda Marlark Walk Trail, Kewdale, Western Australia, Australia
S 31° 58.201 E 115° 58.407
50J E 403003 N 6462427
A walk trail with interpretive signage through a constructed wetland beside the Perth International Airport.
Waymark Code: WMGT4X
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 04/07/2013
Views: 5
In 2004, Perth Airport initiated a project to transform an abandoned sand quarry into a fully functioning wetland contributing to local and regional biodiversity values while also serving hydrological and ecological functions for the area.
The project involved:
| Removal/transplantation of exisiting vegetation
Relocation of topsoil and site preparation (weed control)
Installation of fencing within the wetland to prevent unauthorised vehicle access
Revegetation with stock grown from locally-provenanced seed |
Over 128 species of aquatic macroinvertebrates have been recorded from wetlands on the airport estate. Rehabilitation of this wetland is helping to contribute to this high level of biodiversity.
Parking is available close by at S31° 58.199' E115° 58.374', the variable value reads correctly in the edit screen but shows NW in the final view.
Parking: S 31° 58.200 E 115° 58.374
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Walkers only, no dogs
Trail type: wooden boardwalk 200 ft then hard-packed sand.
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