Published on Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 3:41:05 PM
The City of Vincent has commenced the second round of planting to restore vegetation on the Hyde Park islands lost to Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).
This year, approximately 17,000 native plants will be planted. The species selected are all suited to wetland conditions and have been chosen as they are not known PSHB host species.
Replanting on the western island commenced on Monday 20 April 2026 and works are expected to take around one week. Due to inundation of the western island last year, which delayed initial re-planting, environmental consultants advised bringing works forward to allow the plants time to establish before water levels rise.
Replanting on the eastern island will take place later in the season following targeted weed control to give new plants the best chance of survival.
These works form part of the City’s four‑year restoration program to revegetate the islands to pre‑clearing density, replace lost habitat and provide food and shelter for native wildlife
Find out more about what the City is doing to restore the Hyde Park Islands.
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