Native Plants

Native Plants

Native vegetation recovers well after fire but, depending on seasonal conditions, recovery may be slow. It is not worth revegetating natural bushland too soon.

ACTIONS

1

Don’t assume plants are dead. Wait and   see what plants survive before you plan to revegetate. Revegetation is a longer-term project, it could take up to a   year to see new growth.

2

Keep burnt or dead trees as they provide   valuable habitat for wildlife.

3

Leave burnt leaves on the ground as these   provide a protective layer over the soil.

4

Look out for new native plants such as   orchids that may appear for the first time as a result of the fire.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The following documents are listed on the Victorian Landcare Gateway website in the native flora and fauna section. To open click on the document heading below.

Landscaping for Bushfire (CFA)

Burnt trees - Will they re-grow?

Burnt trees - A valuable resource

Burnt trees and their leaf litter - Nature's protective barrier

Native Animals

Bushfires have a devastating impact on native wildlife. Providing habitat is the key to bringing back wildlife but this may take time as plants regenerate and new plantings grow.

ACTIONS

1

Consider placing nest boxes on your   property to provide bird and native animal habitat while the bushland   recovers.

2

Leave burnt and unburnt logs on the   ground and in waterways and this provides valuable habitat.

3

If required Wildlife Victoria has this 24   hour hotline 13 000 94535.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Land for Wildlife Notes. Nest boxes for wildlife.