Mulloon Institutes Rehydration Initiative

Mulloon Institute , Mulloon catchment community , National Landcare Program
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang

The Mulloon Rehydration Initiative is a catchment-scale project that aims to rebuild the natural landscape function of the Mulloon catchment and boost its resilience to climatic extremes for more reliable stream flows, improved ecosystem functioning and enhanced agricultural productivity. Includes development and implementation of a comprehensive Integrated Monitoring Plan. This project began in the Queanbeyan-Palerang area of NSW but has now been replicated in other areas of Australia. The Mulloon Rehydration Initiative is a model for landscape scale repair across Australia which has led to increased productivity, biodiversity and soil fertility and soil organic carbon, improved water quality and quantity and resilience to climatic extremes. The results of the project reflect healthier landscapes and the production of high quality, nutrient dense food.

Type of organization
University or research institution , Civil society
Project purpose
Research , Intervention
National Climate Risk Assessment System
Natural environment , Primary industries and food system
Tags
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Adaptation Type
Nature-based
Funding Details
The Mulloon Rehydration Initiative is jointly funded through the Mulloon Institute and the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and is supported by the NSW Government’s Environmental Trust.
Climate hazard
Drought , Changes in temperature , Changes in precipitation
Start Year
2005
Completion Year
Source
Survey
Evaluation Details
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/Doi/10.1111/emr.12549 https://themullooninstitute.org/monitoring https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5600deebe4b07aebe017c6d2/t/5fc5b3029d79364840529109/1606791950297/2008+-+Report+for+Monitoring+Mulloon+Creek+NSF+Demo.pdf
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