The Schwagers operate a 550-hectare dryland farming property along the Namoi River, which was the fifth site to benefit from the program and will support biodiversity outcomes for threatened species along 2.8 km of riparian and floodplain habitat on the Namoi River. The project involved planting shrubs, understory and canopy species to protect natural habitats and threatened species.
Owned by Kevin and Mary-Ellen Schwager, the property known as ‘Wentworth’ is a 550-hectare dryland (non-irrigated) farming operation. As with previous projects, this site has been identified as an area of interest for biodiversity enhancement for a range of threatened species.
The Schwager project involved planting 4000 native seedlings on 43 hectares. These locally sourced natives, including River Red Gums, casuarina species and shrubs such as sweet bursaria, will increase habitat for wildlife along the riparian corridor.
“Through The Biodiversity Project, we wish to demonstrate that we are responsible custodians of our land. We want to show that farming and the environment and young families can and do coexist.” – Kevin Schwager
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