EDITHVALE - SEAFORD

Did you know that:

WETLANDS
Wetlands are among the most productive and most
threatened ecosystems in the world.

In August 2001 the Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands

Black Swan Australian White Ibis
were included in the List of Wetlands of International
Importance which is commonly known
as the Ramsar Convention.

Over 100 different species of birds can regularly be seen

at Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands.

Seventeen species of migratory birds from the

northern hemisphere visit the Edithvale - Seaford
Black-fronted Dotterel Black-winged Stilt
Wetlands. Most of them are protected by
International treaties.

Seven thousand years ago the Edithvale - Seaford

Wetlands were under the waters of Port Philip following
the melting of the last Great Ice Age.

Before white settlement, Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands

were thick with wildlife and supported large numbers of
the Bunerong Aboriginal tribe.
Chestnut Teal Swamp Harrier

Edithvale Wetlands currently support a mob of Eastern

Grey Kangaroos.

Not many years ago, the Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands

were generally considered useless swamps too difficult BECOME A FRIEND
to develop. Today they are recognised as precious
community assests. AND HELP
Buff-banded Rail Spotted Pardelote PROTECT OUR
The Friends of Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands Inc were
formed in 1988 and have been responsible for making
PRECIOUS WETLAND
many improvements, including the planting of thousands ENVIRONMENT
of trees.

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Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Painted Snipe
 WE NEED YOU AS A FRIEND EDITHVALE WETLANDS Friends of Edithvale - Seaford
Wetlands Inc.
The animals and plants of the Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands The area on the south side of
Inc No. A001 738 8A
need Friends to help them recover from the damage inflicted Edithvale Road will remain
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by white settlement. much as it is today as a
Membership type
natural area for wildlife.
Last century the Wetlands teamed with wildlife and covered Individual $15 pa Concession $10 pa
some 4.500 hectares from Mordialloc to Frankston. Now The wetland on the north
only a tiny fraction of that remains. But they still support a side of Edithvale Road has
remarkable variety of birdlife, including migratory species the potential for revegetation Family $20 pa Corporate $30 pa
from as far afield as Siberia. and a self-guided walk. Personal details
Name(s) (First name - Surname)
By joining the Friends you will be able to help protect and
improve the Wetlands for the mutual benefit of both people
and wildlife.
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Membership activities cater for varied interests, from the
expert bird observer to those who just appreciate this Postcode
wonderful natural area and want to enjoy the pleasures it
offers. By joining you will be able to: Email
• Receive a regular newsletter Australian Bittern Sharp-tailed sandpiper Black Swan
• Help re-vegetate the Wetlands by planting trees Telephone
• Supervise our bird hide during public viewing time from Mobile
1pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays
• Promote public appreciation and awareness of the value SEAFORD WETLANDS Can you help us?
of the Wetlands Bird Hide/Education Centre Social Media
• Share in the fellowship of Friends with similar interests. Seaford Wetlands will continue to be improved in line with a
master plan which provides for: Tree Planting/Weeding Community Events
- A shared walkway/bike path circling the reserve Publicity Other Activities
- Extensive tree planting 1st Sunday of every month (during
planting season) Date........./......../...........
- Viewing platform on Austin Road.
Preferred payments by direct bank transfer:
CBA BSB 063118 Account no: 1005 9942
(include family name in description)
CONTACT INFORMATION Or:
Detach and send payments to:
www.edithvale-seaford-wetlands.org
The Secretary
www.facebook.com/edithvaleseafordwetlands/ Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Inc
Margaret - 0417 323 460 PO Box 2031, Edithvale 3196
Rex - (03) 9766 6056 ABN 95 886 101 621
Robin - (03) 9786 2213 Receipt requested
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