Middle Brother National Park

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Middle Brother National Park
New South Wales
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Bangalow Palm forest at Middle Brother National Park
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Middle Brother National Park
Nearest town or city Laurieton
Coordinates 31°41′39″S152°40′15″E / 31.69417°S 152.67083°E / -31.69417; 152.67083 Coordinates: 31°41′39″S152°40′15″E / 31.69417°S 152.67083°E / -31.69417; 152.67083
Established1 January 1999 (1999-01-01)
Area18.3 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Managing authorities NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website Middle Brother National Park
See also Protected areas of
New South Wales

Middle Brother National Park is a protected area of 1830 hectares, situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. The nearest large town is Laurieton. The high rainfall and volcanic soils produce outstanding eucalyptus forest and rainforest. Large Flooded Gum and Blackbutt grow in sheltered areas.

The national park was formed to protect the two largest (by volume) coastal black beech trees - Bird Tree and Benaroon. Scientists believe that the bird tree is over 300 years old. It reaches an impressive size of 69 meters in height and 11 meters in circumference of the tree. [1] For members of the Aboriginal people of Birpai, who are the traditional owners of the land, Middle Brother National Park has significant cultural importance. [2]

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References

  1. "Middle Brother National Park". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  2. "Middle Brother National Park | Learn more". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 1 November 2021.