About Waratah Eco Works
Waratah Eco Works is a natural resource consultancy specialising in Bush Regeneration, Coastal Resource Management and Landscape Design. We are based in Sydney.
Established in 1998, Waratah Eco Works is headed by Michael Dixon (M.Coastal Resource Management; B App Sci Horticulture).
Michael Dixon
Our Goals
- To develop & implement environmentally ethical resource management strategies in order to promote the sustainability and protection of flora and fauna.
- To enhance environmental practice with economic objectives via market appreciation.
Our Clients
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Project
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Client
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Estimated Completion Date
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Bush regeneration at various sites in Willoughby
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Willoughby Council
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June 2007
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Badangi Reserve: Bush Regeneration
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North Sydney Council
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June 2007
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Cremorne Point: Bush Regeneration
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North Sydney Council
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June2007
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Berry Reserve: Bush Regeneration
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Warringah Council
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June 2007
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Greendale Creek: Bush Regeneration
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Warringah Council
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June 2007
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Buffalo Creek/Blaxland Reserve-bush regeneration
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June 2009
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Mona & Billyard Ave, Wahroonga- vine control & bush regeneration
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Ku-ring-gai Council
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June 2007
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Kylie & Wattle St, Killara- bush regeneration
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Ku-ring-gai Council
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June 2007
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Manly Dam- Nyrang Rd- Hazard Reduction
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Warringah Council
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June 2007
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Refuge Cove: Bush Regeneration
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Pittwater Council
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June 2007
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Woodlands Reserve: Weed control works and Asset Protection works
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Pittwater Council
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June 2007
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Rocky Point: Bush Regeneration
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Pittwater Council
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June 2007
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Dunbar Reserve: Bush Regeneration/maintenance
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Pittwater Council
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June 2007
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Goodwin Reserve: Bush Regeneration/maintenance
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Pittwater Council
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June 2007
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Markham Close: Maintenance of landscape area
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Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
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June 2006
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Heritage Walk: Track maintenance and bush regeneration
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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July 2006
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Plant installation works at Markham Close for Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
Warringah Council:
Greendale Creek Rehabilitation: A 3 year project to maintain and improve the native terrestrial and aquatic vegetation and improve native fauna habitat. The project required weed control works (aquatic and terrestrial) and plant installation.
Berry Reserve Rehabilitation: A 3 year project to protect foreshore remnants, eradicate noxious weeds from the site, improve bank stability/ extend areas of stabilized bank , extend and re-establish foreshore areas with indigenous vegetation.
Plantings at Berry Reserve, Narrabeen
North Sydney Council:
Badangi Reserve Bush Rehabilitation: A 3 year project to maintain and improve bushland within the reserve. Objectives of the project include: the protection of local endemic species, maintenance of previously worked areas of the site (bush regeneration), control of noxious and environmental weeds, track maintenance and plant installation.
Cremorne Point Bushland Rehabilitation: A 3 year project to maintain and improve bushland within the reserve. Obejctives of the project included: the regeneration of Robertson's Point, maintenance weeding of planted areas, track maintenance, weed control (noxious and environmental) across the reserve and installation of plants.
Link to their website: http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2365-bushland-reserves.asp
Tryon St , Badangi Reserve
Northwest Zone of Cremorne Point
Lookout at Cremorne Point
Willoughby Council:
Gargoyle Planted Area
We conduct bush regeneration works across a range of reserves within Willoughby, controlling bushland weeds, installing plants and carrying out track maintenance.
Sugarloaf, Snake Pit, Willoughby
Some of the sites that we are currently working on include: HD Robb Reserve, Northern Escarpment, Scotts Creek, North Arm Track, Willis Park, Mowbray Athletics Field, Talus St (Naremburn), West Dorset St (Northbridge), Parker St (Northbridge), Castlehaven Reserve (Castlecrag), Greville St (West Chatswood) and Northbridge Baths.
Sugarloaf, Willougby
We also supervise some Park Care Groups made up of volunteers from the public including Talus St (Naremburn) and Coolaroo Park .
Neerim and Parnoo Sts, Willougby
Link to Willoughby website: http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Environment.html
Upper Cliff, Northbridge
Hunters Hill Council:
Park Road Reserve Bush Rehabilitation Project: A 3 year project to conduct primary, secondary and maintenance weed control works from the stormwater outlet to the salt marsh.
The project aims to increase the resilience of the site and enhance habitat opportunities for the Red Crowned Toadlet and other fauna species.
Pittwater Council:
Working in various sites in the Pittwater area conducting weed control works and bush regeneration.
Some of our sites include: Woodlands Reserve (Mona Vale), Refuge Cove (Claireville), Coopers Point, Lovett Bay, Dunbar Reserve (Avalon) and Toongari Reserve (Avalon).
North End of Bay 5, Mona Vale Dunes, Mona Vale
We also supervise some voluntary Bush Care Groups within the area including: Lovett Bay, Mona Vale Dunes, Toongari, Scotland Island, Bilgola Beach, Bungan Headland, Pindari Reserve and Coopers Point.
Refuge Cove, Claireville
Link to Pittwater website: http://www.pittwaterlga.com.au/RWP/ne.nsf/webnav2/Environment?OpenDocument
Ku-ring-gai Council:
Corner of Mona and Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga: Vine control work and bush regeneration project.
Link to Ku-ring-gai website: http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/go/natural-environment
Mosman Council
We conduct weed control works at various Unmade Road sites throughout Mosman.
Unmade Mosman Road
Department of Environment and Conservation
Working various sites conducting weed management works and maintenance.
Alternanthera control works at Collins Beach, North Head
Lord Howe Island Board
Contracted to carry out the removal of Cherry Guava over the island.
Sydney Water and AJ Lucas Drilling
Willis Park Rehabilitation Project. Waratah Eco Works conducted bush regeneration, weed management and plant installation works over a 2 year period to rehabilitate the Willis Park site after extensive disturbance to the area from construction works.
Our Staff
Our Supervisors are: Sharyn Brand, Michael Owen, Mike Kneipp and Felicity Kohut. These guys oversee all of the work that is done in the field on a daily basis.
All of our supervisors have attained qualifications in Conservation and Land Management and have extensive field experience which contributes to the successful management of all of our projects.
We employ a large team of talented and qualified horticultural workers.
Interested in joining the team? Click Here.
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Schedule of rates as per the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators
