Sydenham Park Grassland Restoration (mostly failed)

Once a large area of noxious weeds, diligently removed by council prior to direct seeding with grass species. After a magnificent inaugural year, and a late summer with ground thick with native seed, weeds re-established. Poor follow-up has led to the near complete loss of the grassland.

Main photo: Within a fenced area, herbs thrive
2: A fence without fence posts, no digging allowed
3: Fencing to prevent grazing by kangaroos
4: Maintained by slashing, the cut grass was left to smother the grassland
5: No-dig fencing
6: Public entry discouraged
7: Year 1 of restoration, looking magnificent
8: Year 1 of restoration, seed thick on the ground