Largest Landlocked Dune System in the Southern Hemisphere!

Situated in the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, 20km from Pemberton are the Yeagarup Dunes.  They are the largest land locked sand dune system in the southern Hemisphere and are moving at a rate of up to 6 meters a year into the forest. They were formed around 8000 years ago. For more information on the fund, and also tours through the dunes please visit www.pembertondiscoverytours.com.au

Yeagarup Trust Fund: Donations Welcome

Objectives:

·        To measure the rate of monthly dune movement of Yeagarup Dunes and provide photographic evidence of dune movement.

• To monitor the impacts of recreational use on the Lake Yeagarup, Yeagarup Dunes & Yeagarup Beach areas through:

-          Measuring campsite area, compaction of campsites, volume of litter removed annually.

-          Measuring track depth and width to provide erosion rates annually.

• To produce and maintain fauna and flora species lists from Lake Yeagarup to Yeagarup Beach through:

-          Completing daily fauna sighting and flora observation logs.

-          Transect surveys of flora species.

-          Collection and preservation of flora samples in a herbarium for public use in the Pemberton Discovery Shop.

·        To educate local residents and visitors to the area about the D’Entrecasteaux and Warren National Parks and the Yeagarup Dunes area through:

-          The provision of an interpretative activities kit for children.

-          Monitoring of driver and camper behaviour in the area and providing guidance and information to visitors.

·        To assist in the conservation of flora and fauna species through:

-          Fauna observations and reporting of Threatened Fauna Species sightings to DEC.

-          Reporting of known fauna habitats and nesting sites to the DEC for protection.

-          Reporting of persons behaving irresponsibly or in a manner likely to cause damage to flora or fauna to DEC.