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Hiller Flora Reserve

Hiller Flora Reserve is a bushland reserve located on the corner of Lawrence Drive and Lovett Street in West Devonport (next to the Hillcrest Primary School).

In 1983 the reserve was donated to Council by the family of Mr Harvey Hiller and opened in 1986.  The reserve was determined to be developed into three separate areas, one area for trees and flowers from the Devonport area, the second area to be exclusively Tasmanian plants and the third to be developed as a rainforest.

Federal funding was obtained under the Community Employment Project (CEP) work scheme and works were undertaken by the Mersey/Devonport combined Lions Clubs, Hillcrest Primary School, Devonport City Council and the local community. Over 400hrs were spent establishing the Reserve.

In 2004, ten Green Corps participants rehabilitated the reserve by repairing the tracks, footbridges and park furniture, weeding and replanting native species.

A map of these walks can be found by clicking on the following link:

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Kelcey Tier Greenbelt is a precious bushland reserve located in Stony Rise, approximately 4.5 kilometres south of Devonport's CBD.  It consists of 160 hectares of native bushland dominated by stringy bark (Eucalyptus obliqua) and Eucalyptus ovata (swamp gum). The native fauna that can be sited include the eastern barred bandicoot (vulnerable species),  swift parrot (endangered species) and Bennett's Wallaby.
 
Access is available via Durkins Road, off Stony Rise Road, Stony Rise.

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The Mary Street Wetland is located on approximately 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres) of land between Mary and Caroline Streets in East Devonport opposite the East Devonport Recreation and Function Centre.  It is an enriched habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Prior to the formation of the wetland, the area was used as a landfill site for Council.  Upon its closure in 1999, local interest in re-establishing a wetland was canvassed by Council and as a result a  Working Group involving nearby stakeholders and community members was set up.
Partnerships were established between Council, the Don College, Melaleuca Home for Aged, East Devonport Primary School and local residents.
 
In 2000, Council successfully gained the services of a Green Corps team to rehabilitate the site. Major earth works were carried out to form an open pond as well as adjacent boardwalk and pathway. Weed control and extensive native plantings were also undertaken.
 
In 2001, the Friends of Mary Street Wetland Volunteer Group was formed, involving all above-mentioned stakeholders, with supervision by Council.

The Mary Street Wetland project won a State Tidy Towns Major Environmental award in 2001.

In 2002, the second stage of the walking pathway loop and seating was completed with additional assistance by a local Green Corps team and Work for the Dole team.

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