Morwell National Park

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Morwell National Park
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Morwell National Park
Nearest town/city: Churchill
Coordinates: 38°21′59″S, 146°23′26″E
Area: 3.96 km²
Managing authorities: Parks Victoria
Official site: Morwell National Park

Morwell is a national park in Victoria, Australia, 140 km east of Melbourne. It is 16 km south of Morwell in the Strzelecki Ranges and preserves a remnant of previously widespread wet sclerophyll forests and some rainforest remnants restrcited to deep creek gullies. 320 plant species have been recorded for this park, including five rare or threatened species and 44 orchid species. 129 native fauna species have been recorded, including 19 mammals, 96 birds, 11 reptiles and three amphibians.

Weeds and pest animals represent a threat to the park, particularly because of its small size.

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