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 subtropical 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]

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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.

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