Coramba Nature Reserve

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Coramba Nature Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Coramba sub tropical rainforest
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Coramba Nature Reserve
Location New South Wales
Nearest city Coffs Harbour
Coordinates 30°11′57.71″S153°1′8.34″E / 30.1993639°S 153.0189833°E / -30.1993639; 153.0189833
Area9.43 ha (23.3 acres)
Governing body NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Website http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/nature/CorambaNRpom.pdf

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. Founded in 1982 with the primary goal of protecting the remaining lowland rainforests. [1]

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. [2] [3] [4]

See also

References

  1. "Coramba Nature Reserve". NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. Floyd, A. G. Australian Rainforests of New South Wales. Vol. 2. p. 12. ISBN   0-949324-32-9.
  3. Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of New South Wales. "Coramba Nature Reserve" (PDF). Plan of Management. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  4. Belinda Scott. "Rare rainforest on our doorstep". Coffs Harbour Advocate. Retrieved 16 December 2017.