GRESSWELL NATURE RESERVE
Opened by Latrobe University, the Gresswell Forest Wildlife (Or
Nature) Reserve has been opened to the public as a walking track, a historical site, and a sanctuary for fauna and flora. It aims to restore and preserve the land in a state as much as possible like that known to Aboriginals who lived in the area 200 years ago.
The Wurunjuri Willem Clan lived in Bundoora prior to white settlement. The Gresswell Reserve gives us an indication of what kind of things the Aborigines saw in their day to day lives. It is a natural reserve with a multitude of different species of plants and animals. Unfortunately some of the plants are introduced pests,
Gresswell Reserve is home also to some rare exotic and endangered species of animals, such as the Barking Owl and Swift Parrot. The most notable animal in the area is the endearing Eastern Grey Kangaroo which bounce around the reserve and are easily spotted on any visit.
Unfortunately, the ecosystem that thrived in Bundoora before the arrival of the colonists, has suffered from human intervention. Native animals such as dingoes and platypuses have been eradicated from the area, rubbish, particularly empty alcohol bottles and cans, pollute the creek and billabong. Injured wildlife also pose a problem.
The rangers do their best to keep the sanctuary free from litter and help injured wildlife.
Nature) Reserve has been opened to the public as a walking track, a historical site, and a sanctuary for fauna and flora. It aims to restore and preserve the land in a state as much as possible like that known to Aboriginals who lived in the area 200 years ago.
The Wurunjuri Willem Clan lived in Bundoora prior to white settlement. The Gresswell Reserve gives us an indication of what kind of things the Aborigines saw in their day to day lives. It is a natural reserve with a multitude of different species of plants and animals. Unfortunately some of the plants are introduced pests,
Gresswell Reserve is home also to some rare exotic and endangered species of animals, such as the Barking Owl and Swift Parrot. The most notable animal in the area is the endearing Eastern Grey Kangaroo which bounce around the reserve and are easily spotted on any visit.
Unfortunately, the ecosystem that thrived in Bundoora before the arrival of the colonists, has suffered from human intervention. Native animals such as dingoes and platypuses have been eradicated from the area, rubbish, particularly empty alcohol bottles and cans, pollute the creek and billabong. Injured wildlife also pose a problem.
The rangers do their best to keep the sanctuary free from litter and help injured wildlife.
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