Overview

For over 12 years, Conservation Volunteers Australia has supported Adelaide Airport Ltd in their commitment to managing biodiversity and community engagement at Adelaide Airport. With a particular focus on the management of the Patawalonga Creek Conservation Zones, the project is delivering on-ground environment works as well as community engagement.

Summary of project outcomes

• Conservation Site officially opened to the public in 2018 after 12 years
• 40 community events
• 36,965 Local Volunteer hours
• 9932 International Volunteer hours
• 15ha revegetation
• 120 Fauna and Flora surveys
• 29kg of seed collected
• 1km of walking trail constructed
• 10,560 plants propagated
• 18ha weed control
• 12 Primary schools engaged
• 5 High schools joined
• Universities and TAFE SA engaged

What makes this project so special?

All work to restore the site has been undertaken and completed by volunteers!