Wiesners Swamp Nature Reserve Plan of Management

The reserve consists of seasonally flooded river red gum woodland and mixed box woodland, both of which have been modified by past clearing and grazing. Despite this modification, the reserve is an important remnant sample of native vegetation and animal habitat in a region which has been extensively cleared. It provides reliable waterbird habitat and a stopover for nomadic and migratory birds. Numerous tree hollows provide shelter and breeding opportunities for hollow-dependent birds and arboreal mammals.

Regeneration of a more natural vegetation cover is expected now that clearing and grazing of the reserve have ceased. This will be encouraged through rabbit control measures, vegetation monitoring and planting if needed. Water quality will be tested to guide management programs and the service will cooperate in any efforts to improve management of the catchment.