Healing Saltlands: Rangers Plant 15,000 Trees in Aldersyde

Wheatbelt NRM’s Noongar Boodja Rangers have recently completed a major restoration effort in Aldersyde, planting more than 15,000 native trees and shrubs as part of a partnership with Carbon Positive Australia. The trees were planted to infill an existing saltland revegetation site, helping to improve the health of the landscape while contributing to long-term carbon sequestration goals.

The planting is part of Carbon Positive Australia’s ongoing work to rehabilitate degraded land across Western Australia, turning marginal and salt-affected farmland back into thriving native ecosystems. The Noongar Boodja Rangers carried out site preparation and planting over several days in June and July, making the most of optimal soil moisture and seasonal conditions.

The Aldersyde site had previously been planted but required infill to address patchy establishment and areas of poor survival, common in saltland areas where soil conditions can be harsh. By carefully selecting salt-tolerant native species and preparing the ground to improve water infiltration and root establishment, the team is giving the new plantings the best possible chance to thrive.

The project supports multiple benefits: improved biodiversity, carbon storage, land stabilisation, and the empowerment of Indigenous land managers through hands-on conservation work.

The work at Aldersyde is one of many collaborative projects between Wheatbelt NRM’s Noongar Boodja Rangers, Carbon Positive Australia, and regional landholders. With ongoing climate and land degradation pressures, these kinds of partnerships are vital for building resilience and ensuring a healthier future for both people and the environment.

Do you have saltland on your property? If you would like to chat about land management options contact our Wheatbelt NRM office today.

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Published eNews #404, July 2025