The Burnett S2 site continues to flourish, with new life well and truly taking hold along this important stretch of the Burnett River. What was once a bare, steep riverbank is now looking vibrantly green, thanks to a thriving cover crop and the strong growth of newly planted native trees and shrubs. The site is visibly transforming into a healthier, more resilient landscape that supports wildlife habitat, improves water quality, and stabilises the riverbanks for the future.
This work forms part of a federally funded Landscape Repair Project (LRP), delivering large-scale restoration and long-term resilience across the region. Regular visits by the Taribelang Bunda Rangers have played a key role in this progress, with ongoing whippersnipping and site maintenance helping the young plants to establish and the site to continue booming.
At the heart of this work are the Taribelang Bunda, proud Traditional Owners of the Bundaberg region. Caring for their ancestral land, the Taribelang Bunda Rangers are restoring a place of deep cultural and environmental significance. Their work goes beyond planting and maintenance—it is an act of healing Country, strengthening cultural connections, and passing knowledge through hands-on care of the land.
Encouraging signs of ecological recovery are already emerging. Milby (White-throated Snapping Turtles) have hatched from the most recent nesting season, and it’s hoped that in the coming season they will be able to make use of the newly reprofiled riverbank habitat.
As the vegetation continues to establish and the landscape settles, the Burnett S2 site stands as a living example of what’s possible when restoration, culture, and community come together. Each thriving plant and emerging wildlife species represents hope and a shared commitment to protecting the Burnett River system for generations to come.
The Landscape Repair Program is funded by the Australian Government's Reef Trust.
