Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
Box 4.2. Biodiversity values of scattered paddock trees for woodland
ecosystems
Scattered paddock trees have many important values for wildlife on farms. They:
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contribute to the range of kinds of vegetation cover on farms. This, in turn, is a
highly significant factor influencing bird species richness on farms
15
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increase the suitability of adjacent woodland remnants for declining woodland
birds (e.g. the Brown Treecreeper, Jacky Winter, Black-chinned Honeyeater)
16
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provide habitat for a very high diversity of woodland invertebrates
17
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act as stepping stones for the movement of birds through agricultural
landscapes
7, 18
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provide habitat for a range of species of reptiles such as the Marbled Gecko and
Carnaby's Wall Skink
19
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provide key nesting trees for the Superb Parrot
14
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provide nesting trees and feeding trees for the Squirrel Glider
11, 20
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provide nesting and roosting trees for bats
21
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provide places around which young trees can regenerate naturally
10, 22
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provide sites around which to establish plantings
23
(see Chapter 3)
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increase the suitability of adjacent plantings for the White-browed Woodswallow
and the White-plumed Honeyeater
23
(see Chapter 3)
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raise overall bird species richness, as well as the richness of woodland bird spe-
cialists, to levels comparable to denser woodland patches.
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Figure 4.4:
A large paddock tree can provide many types of shelter and food resources for wildlife. (Photo by
Damian Michael)
