Nangak Tamboree (nan-nyack tam-bor-ee) is a biodiverse waterway corridor which links La Trobe University to the wider community and environment and means respecting/sharing/looking after the waterway in Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people.
As part of the next phase of habitat restoration, sections of the waterway will be prepared for the introduction of new in-stream habitat. This includes the removal of invasive weeds, such as willows, blackberries and grasses. Carefully placed woody material in the waterways will create sheltered pockets for fish and aquatic invertebrates, provide structure for waterbirds, and increase flow diversity, all of which help rebuild the complexity and productivity of the creek system.
Biodiversity Officer Jess Kelley says, ‘logs and snags in water bodies are a crucial habitat requirement for wildlife to do their usual behaviours like roosting, foraging, and basking.’
‘The habitat structure continues under water where it provides habitat and refuge for small bodied native fish and macro invertebrates’ she continues. ‘Woody material in waterways also provide a refuge for waterbirds to sit on through the night, away from any invasive predators like cats and foxes’.
These improvements compliment La Trobe’s broader sustainability goals by strengthening habitat connectivity, improving waterway health, and supporting the return of a wider range of indigenous species. In the coming years, the surrounding banks will also be rejuvenated with locally indigenous vegetation, creating layered habitat for pollinators, frogs, reptiles, and woodland birds while reinforcing the corridor’s role as a living link across campus.
Together, these actions advance the long-term vision for Nangak Tamboree: a thriving biodiversity corridor that restores ecological function, supports climate resilience, and reflects La Trobe University’s commitment improving sustainability and biodiversity.
Works will take place over the coming months.
To find out more information Protecting Biodiversity, Sustainability, La Trobe University
