Broken Head Nature Reserve

Broken Head Nature Reserve
New South Wales
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Broken Head Nature Reserve
Nearest town or city Byron Bay
Coordinates 28°43′S 153°37′E / 28.717°S 153.617°ECoordinates: 28°43′S 153°37′E / 28.717°S 153.617°E
Area 0.98 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Managing authorities NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website Broken Head Nature Reserve
See also Protected areas of
New South Wales

The Broken Head Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The 98-hectare (240-acre) reserve is situated near Byron Bay and contains an intact segment of littoral rainforest. Much of the Australian littoral rainforests have been destroyed for agriculture, mining or housing. Species of tree include Tuckeroo, Broad-leaf Lilly Pilly, Native Elm, Pear Fruited Tamarind, Bennett's Ash, Bangalow Palm, Rusty Rose Walnut and Hoop Pine. The extremely rare Scented Acronychia may naturally occur here. Climbers such as Whip Vine and Lawyer Cane are very common. The weed lantana is a serious problem in disturbed areas.[1]

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References

  1. Floyd, A.G., Australian Rainforests in New South Wales Volume 2 - 1990 ISBN 0-949324-32-9 page 50 & 53