Coramba Nature Reserve

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Coramba Nature Reserve
New South Wales
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)

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Coramba sub tropical rainforest
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Coramba Nature Reserve
Nearest town or city Coffs Harbour
Coordinates 30°11′57.71″S153°1′8.34″E / 30.1993639°S 153.0189833°E / -30.1993639; 153.0189833 Coordinates: 30°11′57.71″S153°1′8.34″E / 30.1993639°S 153.0189833°E / -30.1993639; 153.0189833
Area 9.43 hectares
Managing authorities NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Website Coramba Nature Reserve
See also Protected areas of
New South Wales

Coramba Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located near Coffs Harbour in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the few remnants of low altitude sub tropical rainforest in the Clarence River valley.

Nature reserve protected area for flora, fauna or features of geological interest

A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. Nature reserves may be designated by government institutions in some countries, or by private landowners, such as charities and research institutions, regardless of nationality. Nature reserves fall into different IUCN categories depending on the level of protection afforded by local laws. Normally it is more strictly protected than a nature park.

Coffs Harbour City in New South Wales, Australia

Coffs Harbour is a city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, 540 km (340 mi) north of Sydney, and 390 km (240 mi) south of Brisbane. It is one of the largest urban centres on the North Coast, with an estimated population of 70,000 in 2017.

Mid North Coast Region in New South Wales, Australia

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Common tree species include white booyong, Oliver's sassafras, jackwood, white walnut, red cedar, black apple, white cedar, yellow carabeen, water gum, and maiden's blush. [1] [2] [3]

<i>Argyrodendron trifoliolatum</i> species of plant

Argyrodendron trifoliolatum is an Australian rainforest tree. It is native to eastern Queensland and northeastern NSW, Australia, where it is known as white booyong. Booyong, New South Wales is named after the tree. It can grow up to 45 metres tall. Its flowers, produced from July to September, are in great numbers and are creamy-colored bell-shaped. The most distinctive feature of Argyrodendron trifoliolatum is that the trunks form large characteristic buttresses.

<i>Cinnamomum oliveri</i> species of plant

Cinnamomum oliveri is a rainforest tree growing at the eastern coastal parts of Australia. It grows from the Illawarra district in New South Wales to Cape York Peninsula at the northern tip of Australia. The southern most limit of natural distribution is on the volcanic cliffs above the town of Gerroa and nearby on the sand in rainforest behind Seven Mile Beach, New South Wales.

<i>Cryptocarya glaucescens</i> species of plant

Cryptocarya glaucescens, commonly known as jackwood, is a rainforest tree of the laurel family growing in eastern Australia.

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References

  1. Floyd, A. G. Australian Rainforests of New South Wales. Volume 2. p. 12. ISBN   0-949324-32-9.
  2. Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of New South Wales. "Coramba Nature Reserve" (PDF). Plan of Management. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. Belinda Scott. "Rare rainforest on our doorstep". Coffs Harbour Advocate. Retrieved 16 December 2017.