Public Open Space Landscaping For Indigenous Flora And...

Public open space landscaping, in the new estates in Drouin, does not contribute to the habitat for indigenous flora and arboreal animal species? DEFINITION OF TOPIC Due to the new development of estates (namely Crystal Waters, Canterbury, and Jackson’s view) in Drouin as a town undergoing urbanisation, I conducted my research question as ‘Does public open space landscaping, in the new estates in Drouin, contribute to the habitat for indigenous flora and arboreal animal species?’ Established from my concern about the natural environment amongst changing land use across Victoria, my hypothesis is that public open space landscaping in Drouin does not contribute to the habitat for indigenous flora and arboreal animal species in the area.†¦show more content†¦As well as mountains, the Baw Baw region also consists of natural features such as The Thomson and Aberfeldy River valleys which cover a substantial part of the Baw Baw National Park. The Thompson River offers some of the finest white water rafting in Victoria, and in winter, the environment sustains snowy fronts. Spectacular waterfalls also act as appealing tourist attractions throughout the Shire such as Ainsleys and Moonlight Creek Falls. The three other Southern Wards consist of more densely urbanized human environments involving developing urban-boundary towns such as Warragul and Drouin. Early settlement in Drouin was quite delayed due to the dense forest cover; small amounts of agricultural activities such as grazing fields were taken up, but little developed in this town until 1867 when a coaching station was established. The forest cover was steadily cleared and agricultural activities gradually developed into light industrial centres. Developers of Drouin are presently eagerly developing many new residential estates to support the increasing population of the town. Many other rural towns exist amongst the Baw Baw Shire such as Yarragon, Traralgon and Walhalla; a historic gold mine town which has preserved its natural and historic features. PRIMARY SOURCES AND TECHNIQUES USED TO COLLECT DATA The methods which were used to collect Primary data sources involved fieldwork such as: ïÆ'Ëœ