John and Robyn Lynn’s farming enterprise in Cunderdin falls within the Mortlock Catchment, in the WA Wheatbelt.

When approached about participating in Wheatbelt NRM’s Mortlock Connections project, John was very enthusiastic. He has strong attachment to the family property and tells stories of when his family first purchased the land. John’s family has been passionate about caring for the land since then and have fenced many of the remnant vegetation patches on their property.

John Lynn at his property in Cunderdin

As part of the project, Wheatbelt NRM engaged John to fence off areas of remnant bushland on his property, as well as fencing along a creekline and revegetating it. John has also been engaged to undertake feral control of rabbits and foxes, with 1080 baiting and cage trapping.

The fence went in with assistance from backpackers working on the farm, as well as local community members. The backpackers also helped with the revegetation work.

Bush protected by fences

Revegetation site

John is quite proud of his sturdy and strong fences. He puts rubber/polypipe around the metal fenceposts to reduce the electrolysis which can help prevent rusting of fencing materials.

The two patches of bush being protected as part of the Mortlock Connections project are rich in different species. On one of the fencelines, a line of sight was achieved between patches of salmon gums to protect these majestic old trees.John has already marked out areas for future protection.

John is proud of his fences

Line of sight between majestic gums

Beautiful bush being protected