From Planting to Flowering: Regeneration Progress
The Goodwood Road regeneration zone is showing encouraging signs of progress, with some of the native plants established during the 2024 restoration works now flowering.
The appearance of flowers shows that some of the young plants are becoming established. Over time, the developing vegetation will provide additional food and habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife.
Looking back at the early plantings
Around 3,500 native plants were planted across this section during 2024, following the removal of invasive vegetation and preparation of the site.
Created in June 2025, the presentation below shows the regeneration area not long after planting and provides a visual record of its early establishment.
Regeneration Zone June 2025 by Macadamia Farm ManagementSpecies planted within the regeneration area include plants characteristic of the surrounding wallum and lowland woodland communities. These include Banksia species, swamp box (Lophostemon suaveolens), wallum hakea (Hakea actites), the near-threatened Melaleuca cheelii and yellow prickly moses (Acacia hubbardiana).
View the recent flowering
The image presentation below provides a closer look at the flowers and new growth now appearing across the earlier plantings.
Flowering is an encouraging stage in the development of the site. As the plants mature, they can provide new sources of nectar, pollen and shelter while contributing to greater vegetation density and diversity.
Regeneration Area Zone Flowering by Macadamia Farm ManagementExplore the regeneration area in 360°
The interactive 360° collection provides a broader view of the planting area and its position within the surrounding landscape. Select the markers and move around each image to explore the site.
Comparing establishment methods
The project includes irrigated areas, direct seeding and tubestock planted both with and without protective shrouds. Comparing these methods is helping the project team assess plant survival and growth and identify effective approaches for future restoration work.
MFM Horticulturist Dr Chris Cannizzaro has been involved in the regeneration work and continues to follow the development of the planting area. Ongoing monitoring will help show how individual species and establishment methods respond as the site develops.
Rebuilding an ecological connection
Located along Goodwood Road between Burrum Coast National Park and Bingera National Park, the regeneration zone forms part of a broader effort to restore previously farmed and degraded land.
The long-term objective is to rebuild a diverse and resilient native plant community while strengthening habitat connections across the surrounding landscape. The work is being undertaken in partnership with the property owner, with support from Red Ash Consulting, WYLD Projects and Macadamia Farm Management.
There is still a long process of growth, monitoring and adaptive management ahead. However, the progress from prepared ground in 2024 to developing native vegetation and flowering plants is an encouraging step in the regeneration journey.
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