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Bush Regeneration

What is it?

Bush RegenerationBush regeneration is the practice of restoring bushland by focusing on reinstating and reinforcing the system's ongoing natural regeneration processes (Australian Association of Bush Regenerators). Bush regeneration work aims to rehabilitate the bush from a weed infested or otherwise degraded plant community to a healthy community composed of locally occurring native plants.

Bush regeneration programs are long term commitments that require the development of a variety of skills, concepts and techniques. These cannot be obtained overnight, they are developed through a combination of learning, research and observation.

Bush regeneration is not just weed removal, it is an integrated approach that encourages the bush to 'bounce back' through natural processes.  This approach must focus on many aspects of the environment such as habitat, drainage, weed sources and establishing native communities.

Did you know?

A license is required to carry out bush regeneration in an Endangered Ecological Community. Find out more on the National Parks and Wildlife website


Updated: 21 Nov 2011