Yass Landcare Group received a conservation and education grant

The funds were awarded through the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife’s Great Eastern Ranges Landcare Grants Program.

Between Flat Rock Crossing and Yass Dam Wall, a battle with Blackberry, Cotoneaster, and several other invasive weeds is taking place.

The Yass Landcare group are planning to clear these weeds and revegetate the area with local natives.

This conservation project will help link sections of the Yass river, helping improve local biodiversity. The river and surrounding areas are home to several unusual species, such as the Yellow Spotted Bell Frog and the Platypus, which will all be helped by these continuing environmental improvements along the Yass River.

President of Yass Landcare Group Kate Wilson said they were delighted to have received the funding for the Flat Rock Cross Rehabilitation Project.

"This is a very exciting project which will have enormous benefits for the preservation of a very special environment,” she said.

The walking track along the edge of the river will also be upgraded as part of this project, making it easier for locals and visitors to appreciate their beautiful surrounds.

Interpretative and educational signs about the cultural and ecological values of the area will be installed along the walking track for visitors to learn interesting facts while they stroll.

“We are really looking forward to collaborating with our partners, Yass Shire Council and the Buranya Aboriginal Corporation to restore this beautiful section of the Yass River,” Ms Wilson said.

“The Buranya Aboriginal Corporation have already done a great job getting rid of the willows which had taken over from the native vegetation along the river, but it's time to get back on to clearing the regrowth and making the area accessible again."