Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area

Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area
New South Wales
Carabeen, Stinging Tree, Pothos, Birds Nest Fern, and Pepper Vine in the conservation area.
Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area
Nearest town or city Nambucca Heads
Coordinates 30°35.4578′S 152°35.4198′E / 30.5909633°S 152.5903300°E / -30.5909633; 152.5903300Coordinates: 30°35.4578′S 152°35.4198′E / 30.5909633°S 152.5903300°E / -30.5909633; 152.5903300
Established 1 July 2003 (2003-07-01)[1]
Area 25.61 km2 (9.9 sq mi)[1]
Managing authorities NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area

The Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area is a protected conservation area located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 2,561-hectare (6,330-acre) conservation area is situated west of Nambucca Heads and contains a sub–tropical jungle, known as the League Scrub.

Features

Part of the reserve is situated on a basaltic bench, with relatively fertile red soils. Pumice can be seen on the forest floor, indicating previous volcanic activity. The altitude is 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level with a high rainfall. The rainforest has not been logged, and consists of a diverse jungle of 73 tree species, forming an impressive 40 metres (130 ft) canopy.

Significant tree species include Stinging Tree, Yellow Carabeen, Moreton Bay Fig, Small leaf fig, Black Booyong, Bonewood, Purple Cherry, Sour Cherry and Rose Maple.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area: Park management". Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  2. ↑ Floyd, A. G. Australian Rainforests of New South Wales. 2. p. 28. ISBN 0-949324-32-9.
  • "Gumbaynggirr National Park and Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area: Statement of Management Intent" (PDF). Office of Environment and Heritage (PDF). Government of New South Wales. May 2014. ISBN 978-1-74359-481-0.
  • "League Scrub". Picassa. Archived from the original on 2012-12-17.


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