Corhanwarrabul, Monbulk and Ferny Creeks
Corhanwarrabul, Monbulk and Ferny Creeks:Moderate |
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The Monbulk and Ferny creeks join below the Dandenong Ranges near Rowville to form the Corhanwarrabul Creek. These creeks have some forested and rural areas above the urban lowlands, and are among the best waterway sections in the Dandenong catchment. Monbulk Creek has one of the largest and most healthy platypus populations in Melbourne. In the urbanised section of the creeks, the condition drops to moderate, due mainly to the loss of plants and habitat, weeds, stormwater run-off, and barriers stopping fish and other animals from migrating.
Improvement works: In the last five years, works to stabilise the bed and banks of these creeks have been undertaken, and willows and weeds have been removed. These areas have been replanted. Further work will continue to improve habitat and native vegetation.