The location is known as the Hole in the Wall and Bushcare Group coordinator Sue Baker said up to two metres of dune has eroded over the last 12 years or so.

Members have placed coir (coconut fibre) logs along the edge of the dune. The logs are biodegradable and made especially to protect shorelines.

“They prevent high tide washing away the base of the dune, trap sediment and create a natural control area that helps establish plant growth,” Sue said. 

Members are set to begin a trial planting behind the logs and will continue to experiment with various plantings, after the initial work. 

“Brush matting using tea tree logs and branches have been in place for many years now and is important in protecting further undermining of the dune base,” Sue said. 

“The really important thing is for these new plantings to be protected from trampling by people.

“We also ask that dog owners ensure their dogs do not venture behind the logs.

“We are working to both improve the small beach for its many users while also preventing further erosion and we would appreciate the help of all beach users in making this project work.”

Dunbogan Bushcare group thanked council’s bush regeneration team for its support.

“They have helped on our sites, worked hard to clear weeds and rubbish on adjoining sites and carted multiple loads of water and mulch for the several thousand seedlings planted in recent years,” Sue said. 

“We could not have achieved the improvements we have made without them.

“Their work can be seen in many parts of the Camden Haven area.”