5-20 hectares

22 December 2021 by

Conway Rises

Haven in the Otways

Part of the Stony Rises Woodland of the Victorian Volcanic Plains region, this 64 ha property features numerous small- to medium-sized wetlands of very good quality and containing a high diversity of native plant species and providing excellent habitat for to birds, reptiles, and other fauna. Several locations offer the opportunity for house sites (STCA).

Address: 1755 & 1805 Princes Highway, Pirron Yallock 3249

Region: Corangamite

Size: 64.5 ha

Price: $385,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.o rg.au

Native flora

Stony Rises Woodland dominates the site. Manna Gum and Swamp Gum comprise most of the canopy, with some tall Blackwood and Cherry Ballart also common. Tall shrubs such as Daisy-bush and Tree Violet comprise the mid story. The understory is herb-rich amongst swards of grasses. Ground ferns are common. A series of wetlands occur across the site, interspersed between the stony rises. Each appear unique in flora composition.

Native fauna

Several threatened species have been seen or heard on the site including: Australasian Bittern, Grey Goshawk, Growling Grass Frog, Pied Cormorant and the Yarra Pygmy Perch.

Amenities

The site is located approximately 15-mins from Colac, 160 km drive from Melbourne (2hr drive), just over an hour from Geelong, Warrnambool and the Otway Ranges. Close to the Floating Islands Flora and Fauna Reserve and Mamre Hotel.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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27 July 2021 by

Wren Valley - SOLD

Yarra Valley Sanctuary

With magnificent views of the ranges that surround the Yarra Valley, this 18.5 hectare property, immediately adjacent to Kinglake National Park, contributes to a significant area of high quality continuous remnant native vegetation many thousands of hectares in size. The simple but comfortable dwelling currently comprises two bedrooms and open-plan living/dining areas which lead to full-length balcony with excellent potential to upgrade or enhance (STCA).

This property was generously donated to Trust for Nature by Shirley Anders. You can read more about her story in our Conservation Bulletin.

Address: 601 Steels Creek Road, Steels Creek

Region: Yarra Ranges

Size: 18.5ha (approx.)

Price: In excess of $700,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.o rg.au

Native flora

Due to the large areas of connected native vegetation, the general area is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The nationally endangered Dianella amoena — Matted Flax-lily has been located adjacent to the property on the river flats. As well as Yarra Burgan, Common Cinnamon-wattle, Spotted Gum and Giant Honey-myrtle.

Native fauna

The mixture of vegetation and landscape features on the property provide known habitat for a number of rare and threatened fauna species previously recorded at/on nearby properties. These include Barking Owl, Powerful Owl, Sooty Owl, Tree Goanna, Brush-tailed Phascogale, Common Dunnart and Spotted Quail-thrush.

Amenities

The site is located approximately 60 km drive from Melbourne (1 hr 15min drive) and close to all the amenities of the Yarra Ranges; spectacular scenery, award-winning restaurants and wineries, and galleries.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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22 June 2021 by