What happened to the St Kilda mangroves?

Some 10 hectares of nearby mangroves are now considered completely dead, along with 35ha of salt marsh, and lead researchers believe the evidence of stressed, dying or dead vegetation can be seen in a 193ha area.

Why are the St Kilda mangroves dying?

The State Government has ceased its pumping activity at the St Kilda salt fields, following significant movement of water and reduced leakage into the most affected mangroves and saltmarsh areas.

Are there mangroves in South Australia?

Mangrove habitats in South Australia are made up of a single species of mangrove tree, Avicennia marina, the Grey Mangrove, which can grow to between 2m and 5m high (Harbison 2008). The tallest trees are found in areas which are flushed with fresh water or tidal creeks.

What is there to do in St Kilda?

Things to do in St Kilda, Adelaide

• St Kilda Mangrove Trail & Interpretive Centre. Spend the day at St Kilda.
• St Kilda Tramway Museum. Take a ride back in time.
• St Kilda Adventure Playground.
• St Kilda’s Wild Side.
• St Kilda Adventure Playground, Mangrove Trails and Tram Museum.
• World Migratory Bird Day Postcard Competition.

Where is the mangrove trail in St Kilda?

Enjoy exploring a flooded mangrove forest on an elevated walkway that meanders through tidal salt marshes, mangroves and sea grass channels to a lookout that has scenic views across the Barker Inlet. The trail begins from Mangrove Street in southern St Kilda. The walk is open daily between 9am and 4pm (except Christmas Day).

Where is St Kilda in Adelaide South Australia?

St Kilda is a coastal suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. Its seafront faces the Barker Inlet, which is part of the Port River estuarine area, the largest tidal estuary of Gulf St Vincent, and includes a large area of mangroves.

Where was the dieback of mangroves in Adelaide?

The mangrove dieback seems to have occurred on one side of the St Kilda Mangrove Trail. ( Supplied) Authorities are investigating the dieback of mangroves along a popular trail in Adelaide’s north that is also a haven for migratory bird species on the East Asian-Australiasian Flyway.

Why are mangroves dying on the St Kilda boardwalk?

“It seems the mangrove dieback is fairly widespread across the area, much more than the 10 hectares affected, and restricted to the upper intertidal margins, suggesting something climate related or hydrological,” he said. “The worst dieback appears to be concentrated around the boardwalk.