Gumbaynggirr 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. Another section of the park, formerly known was the Little Wonder State Forest, was protected from logging by a year long blockade in 1992.[2]

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 is located in New South Wales
Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area
Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area
Nearest town or cityNambucca Heads
Coordinates30°35.4578′S 152°35.4198′E
Established1 July 2003 (2003-07-01)[1]
Area25.61 km2 (9.9 sq mi)[1]
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteGumbayngirr State Conservation Area

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.[3]

  • leaf of the Giant Stinging Tree, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
    leaf of the Giant Stinging Tree, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
  • Sour Cherry, fruit on the rainforest floor, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
    Sour Cherry, fruit on the rainforest floor, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
  • Pumice from the rainforest floor at Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
    Pumice from the rainforest floor at Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area

See also

References
  1. "Gumbayngirr State Conservation Area: Park management". Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  2. McIntyre, Iain (4 November 2020). "Environmental Blockading in Australia and Around the World - Timeline 1974-1997". The Commons Social Change Library. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  3. Floyd, A. G. Australian Rainforests of New South Wales. Vol. 2. p. 28. ISBN 0-949324-32-9.


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