Lower Herbert Drainage Concerns-Mangrove Expansion (Old ID 26838)

Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

The Project aims at assessing the effect of removing overhanging mangrove trees that have grown over artificially made channels over the last few decades. The mangrove pose a threat to the water flow, causing the drain to overfill during periods of heavy rainfall and flood the surrounding areas.

Date

01 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Mangrove Forest;Nursery Grounds;Clearance

Funding Body

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Amount

10186

Project Team

Michael Bradley;Carlo Mattone;Nathan Waltham