This cache is in Karkarook park, a lovely bush park home to many birds.
FAUNA
Since the development of the wetlands in 1998, over 90 species of native waterfowl have been recorded in the park. Over time the wetlands will mature and this number will increase. The general bird population will also increase as the available habitat develops within the park, which will occur through the ongoing revegetation program. The whole parkland will become an important location for many species of birds over the years as they return to make Karkarook Park their home.
VEGETATION
Most of the indigenous flora in the park has been cleared since European settlement. The few remnants provide the only vegetation cover within the park. A revegetation program began in 1995 with the assistance of local primary schools, but many of the seedlings were destroyed by a grass fire in January 1997. Since then revegetation works have increased and an annual revegetation program is now in place. The wetlands of Karkarook Park also serve an important function. Storm-water becomes polluted when rubbish and other pollutants are washed from the roads and the urban areas surrounding Karkarook into the storm water system. The wetlands improve water quality by 'cleaning' storm-water as it flows through them. Gross Litter Traps at the park entrance remove floating rubbish like plastic bottles, straws and plastic bags.
Further removal of gravels, sands, silt, oils and other particles occurs by treatment without the use of chemicals. Wetland plants reduce dissolved nutrients flowing into creeks and eventually to Port Phillip Bay. The wetlands at Karkarook help prevent flooding and erosion after rain. Excess storm-water is stored in the wetlands, raising their water level. The stored water is then slowly released to the creek downstream. By storing the water over a period of time the wetlands create a more stable flow rate downstream and help to control flooding. Parks Victoria seeks assistance from the community in delivering this program and has set up a series of community tree planting days.
WARNING:This cache may take a bit more time to find and retrieve the container than you first think. Mind you, it shouldn't be too hard.
THE CACHE
Once at GZ there is a bit of a story I have made, but it is not a multi be assured.
Instructions on how to replace the cache to make it as challenging for the next finder are on the first page of the logbook, so please read them! They MUST be followed, the cache could hit the ground otherwise.
I have created this cache with a brand new cacher (tjilpe) in Warrnambool who is very good friends with my Grandpa. We both hope you enjoy it 
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FTF honurs go to Starruby! Well Done!
NOTE: Cache adopted by OSHFAM 19/07/2024