PLANT THE SEEDLINGS IN THE REHABILITATION AREA
You’ve propagated the seedlings and nurtured them, and they are now ready to be planted in the Rio Tinto rehabilitation area. As an environmental advisor, you will need to carefully choose the right spot for each plant, so it has the best chance to survive and grow.
Types of terrain
Wet / Near Water
Damp areas near creeks, billabongs, or wet patches. Plants like consistent moisture.
Common Native Plants
Pandanus aquaticus
Melaleuca viridiflora
Hibiscus tiliaceus
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Coastal / Rocky Areas
Exposed, windy, salty areas near dunes or rocks. Plants tolerate salt and poor soil.
Common Native Plants
Spinifex longifolius
Scaevola taccada
Ipomoea pes-caprae
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Sandy Soil /
Open Sun
Hot, dry, exposed areas with fast-draining soil. Drought-tolerant plants thrive here.
Common Native Plants
Grevillea heliosperma
Banksia dentata
Acacia tumida
Woodland / Partial Shade
Lightly shaded areas under taller trees. Protected from harsh sun and wind.
Common Native Plants
Hakea arborescens
Syzygium suborbiculare
Terminalia ferdinandiana
In this activity, you’ll decide where each native seedling should go in the rehabilitation area. Pay attention to sunlight, soil, and moisture. Placing seedlings in the right spot is key to restoring the land and supporting local wildlife.
Sandy Soil / Open Sun
Hot, dry, exposed areas with fast-draining soil. Drought-tolerant plants thrive here.
Common Native Plants
Grevillea heliosperma
Banksia dentata
Acacia tumida
Woodland / Partial Shade
Lightly shaded areas under taller trees. Protected from harsh sun and wind.
Common Native Plants
Hakea arborescens
Acacia leptocarpa
Syzygium suborbiculare
Terminalia ferdinandiana
Buchanania obovata
Coastal / Rocky Areas
Exposed, windy, salty areas near dunes or rocks. Plants tolerate salt and poor soil.
Common Native Plants
Spinifex longifolius
Suriana maritima
Scaevola taccada
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Banksia dentata
Coastal / Rocky Areas
Exposed, windy, salty areas near dunes or rocks. Plants tolerate salt and poor soil.
Common Native Plants
Spinifex longifolius
Suriana maritima
Scaevola taccada
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Banksia dentata
Wet / Near Water
Damp areas near creeks, billabongs, or wet patches. Plants like consistent moisture.
Common Native Plants
Pandanus aquaticus
Melaleuca viridiflora
Barringtonia acutangula
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Sesbania formosa
Coastal / Rocky Areas
Exposed, windy, salty areas near dunes or rocks. Plants tolerate salt and poor soil.
Common Native Plants
Spinifex longifolius
Suriana maritima
Scaevola taccada
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Banksia dentata
Coastal / Rocky Areas
Exposed, windy, salty areas near dunes or rocks. Plants tolerate salt and poor soil.
Common Native Plants
Spinifex longifolius
Suriana maritima
Scaevola taccada
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Banksia dentata
Coastal / Rocky Areas
Exposed, windy, salty areas near dunes or rocks. Plants tolerate salt and poor soil.
Common Native Plants
Spinifex longifolius
Suriana maritima
Scaevola taccada
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Banksia dentata