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The Witta reserve is a freehold block 7.3 ha in extent
located near Maleny, in south east Queensland. Mr Legh
Davis from South Australia donated the land to WLFL.
The land supports endangered regional ecosystems. Rainforest
occurs in the gully with eucalypt forests on the protected
eastern slopes. The western slopes show the ravages
of past use and fire. Rehabilitation is needed on these
slopes.
Witta is home to the Richmond Birdwing butterfly and
probably two endangered frogs. It is likely that detailed
studies will reveal other species of interest. The land
is a key link in a wildlife corridor.
A conservation covenant is now registered on title
and the land is registered as Land for Wildlife. In
addition the easement agreement with the adjoining landholder
has been registered.
A management committee has been established for this
property. Members of the Committee are Les Hall, Greg
Whiteman, Graeme Chapman and John Birbeck (WLFL director).
Nick Clancy of the Caloundra City Council will act in
a technical advisory capacity to the committee.
The Witta reserve is being managed in accordance with
an agreed Plan of Management
(clicking this link downloads a copy of the plan).
A significant effort has been made in 2005 to control
the weeds (particularly groundsel) on the reserve, supported
in part by a grant from the Caloundra City Council and
the excellent efforts of members of the Fraser Coast
and Pine Rivers branches of WPSQ
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