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Using an inquiry based approach with optional depth studies extension, this excursion addresses the inquiry question “How do introduced species affect the Australian Environment and ecosystems?” with a focus on the red fox and its impacts at Brewongle EEC. Students will utilise cutting edge field work techniques including Camera Traps and Nest Box fauna surveys.
Maximum 3 classes or 90 students.
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The pre-excursion tasks are found on page 3 of the worksheet. The links below will assist in the completion of these tasks.
The site is located at Sackville North on a ridge above the Hawkesbury River. The natural vegetation of the area has been modified by farming practices, school buildings and rural residential properties.
The land was originally inhabited by the Darug Aboriginal nation and was farmed and hunted using traditional methods for 30-50,000 years. The Sackville – Windsor area was considered suitable for farming and was settled in 1810. The vegetation was severely modified following settlement. This was initially restricted to the flood plain immediately adjacent to the river.
Sackville North Public School was located on the site from 1878-1972. Brewongle Field Studies Centre was opened officially in 1979 after the site was used for camping in the interim. It is now called Brewongle Environmental Education Centre and is a facility that hosts other schools on day and camp visits.
The site has been classified as having the vegetation community of Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest and Shale Sandstone Transition Forest with dominant tree species including Grey Gum (Eucalyptus punctata), and Grey Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia).
Utilise the Google Map to help you.
You can view your data and other historical Nest Box survey data on the Hollows as Homes website. This may provide you with an idea of animal distribution.
Recent and historical camera trap footage can be viewed on our YouTube channel and flora and fauna observations of Brewongle EEC can be seen on the Atlas of Living Australia website. The fauna observations may assist you as evidence of food for the target species and shows animal distribution.
Download the assessment task depth study EES.
address
587 Chapel Hill Road
Sackville North NSW 2756
telephone 02 4579 1136
address
730 Sackville Ferry Road
Sackville North NSW 2756
telephone 02 4579 1136
address
587 Chapel Hill Road
Sackville North NSW 2756
telephone 02 4579 1136
address
730 Sackville Ferry Road
Sackville North NSW 2756
telephone 02 4579 1136
We sincerely acknowledge Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging - the masters of sustainability. We thank the Elders and knowledge-holders who've shared with us, and those we work and connect with at Brewongle. We endeavour to continue to connect with Darug land and build her connection with our students.
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