GREENBANK residents have reported sightings of rare wildlife species like the Greater Glider and Powerful Owl in the Crewes Creek corridor.
Land for Wildlife registered property owners Kevin and Evelyn Jensen signed up to take part in Logan City Council's Crewes Creek Restoration project last year in partnership with the Oxley Creek Catchment Association.
The project was developed to encourage 18 surrounding landholders to maintain the natural appeal of the area.
Weed management, erosion prevention and re-vegetation are key priorities covered under phase one of the project.
Mr Jensen said the Oxley Creek Catchment Association and Logan City Council environment officers had provided practical support to nearby residents.
"We were offered a hand to control the weeks and given the first supply of 40 plants which have been marked," he said.
"This has come at a very good time because the creek is running for a change and this will improve the quality of the water from here down to Brisbane River."
Mr Jensen said the key to sustaining the river system was for all levels of government to prioritise environmentally sensitive development.
Cr Laurie Smith said the Crewes Creek waterway corridor provided critical habitat connectivity between Spring Mountain Forest Park and the Greenbank Military training area.
"Much of this corridor is well vegetated and provides a sanctuary to our locally significant wildlife," Cr Smith said.
"Kevin and Evelyn can attest to this, as only recently they have been lucky to spot not one but two significant and vulnerable species - the Greater Glider and Powerful Owl."
During phase one of the project, 17 properties received one full day of weed control work and a weed management plan while nine landowners received free plants.
Environmental outcomes flowing from the project include less pest plants, improved habitat for native wildlife, improved water quality and a creek more resilient to the effects or erosion.
