Mount Henry Peninsula - Geology

Geology

The Mount Henry peninsula is a prominent headland with limestone outcrops on the shores of the Canning River, one of few remaining original ecosystems along the river.

Before conservation was a large concern to the college, the slopes were run down and decaying, the sandy soils and limestone slopes were constantly prone to erosion and damage by human interaction. Some had collapsed and were a major occupational hazard. At one point, the Peninsula was used as a Limestone Quarry, the remnants of the Quarry are no longer visible from the river or on the designated walking tracks.

In late 1996, the Mount Henry Conservation Group (MHCG) headed by Jan King started work on the Peninsula. A large proportion of this work was the strengthening and re-enforcing of eroded slopes. Today, projects by the Mount Henry Conservation still continue to strengthen slopes and decrease erosion.