East Gippsland

The reserve is home to a diverse range of orchids, herbs and trees. Of particular note are Coast Grey Box (Eucalyptus bosistoana) and Bushy Hedgehog Grass (Echinopogon caespitosus var. caespitosus) which are endangered in Victoria. Other important species are the Gippsland Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis subsp. mediana), White Stringybark (Eucalyptus globoidea), Trim Greenhood (Pterostylis concinna), Mosquito Orchids (Acianthus spp), Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra), Black She-oak (Allocasuarina littoralis) and Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon).

The reserve protects habitat for a number of fauna species including Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, Emus, Kreffts Sugar Gliders, Antechinus and threatened Lace Monitors..

The Bates-Paisley Park Reserve was acquired by Trust for Nature in 2002 with funding from the National Reserve System Program.

This site has a previous land use history of domestic livestock grazing and timber harvesting.

Since the purchase of this property in 2002, the management activities undertaken include weed control, revegetation of key understorey shrubs and Burgan (Kunzea ericoides) removal.

NOTE: this reserve is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY, contact Trust for Nature 1800 99 99 33.

Our reserves have hazards that may cause serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

The reserve is closed during days declared as Total Fire Bans and/or where the fire danger rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including several species of venomous snake. During summer it is advised that long trousers and gaiters are worn when walking in the reserve.

Visitors to the reserve are requested to not cross any fence-lines, or venture onto neighbouring private property. All visitors are requested to stay on the marked walking trails.

Other hazards include:

• Falling limbs
• Uneven surfaces

Stratford Woodland Reserve is home to a small population of the vulnerable Purple Diuris orchid (Diuris punctata var. punctata). This species flowers in the reserve during October.

A population of the endangered Button Wrinklewort Daisy (Rutidosis leptorhynchoides) has also been introduced to the reserve.

This reserve provides excellent habitat for animals, including the Australian Swamp Rat (Rattus lutreolus). Their complex networks of tracks can be seen within the Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra).

This reserve was purchased by Trust for Nature in 2008 with funds generously donated from the Australian Plant Society and the naturalist, Flora McDonald. Prior to acquisition the site was used for domestic livestock grazing with both sheep and cattle.

Since acquiring the site, Trust for Nature has managed the property through ecological burning, planting understorey species, weed management and threatened species protection, including an annual survey of the Purple Diuris and Button Wrinklewort Daisy populations.

Occasional events take place on the reserve including guided tours, informative talks and Trust for Nature presentations.

NOTE: this reserve is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY, contact Trust for Nature on 1800 99 99 33.

Our reserves have hazards that may cause serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

The reserve is closed during days declared as Total Fire Bans and/or where the fire danger rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including several species of venomous snake. During summer it is advised that long trousers and gaiters are worn when walking in the reserve.

Visitors to the reserve are requested to not cross any fence-lines, or venture onto neighbouring private property. All visitors are requested to stay on the marked walking trails.

Other hazards present:

• Falling limbs
• Uneven surfaces

The reserve is home to a range of orchids, herbs and trees. Of particular note is the Nationally Endangered Dwarf Kerrawang (Commersonia prostrata), a prostrate herb found in ephemeral wetlands (pictured). Threats to this species includes land clearing, grazing, weed invasion, inappropriate fire regimes and the drying of wetland areas.

Other notable species include the vulnerable Green and Golden Bell Frog, endangered Woolly Waterlily, and Latham’s Snipe.

This site was previously used for grazing and timber harvesting.

Since the purchase of this property in 1999, the management activities undertaken include weed control, feral animal control, ecological thinning and Burgan (Kunzea ericoides) removal.

No amenities on site.

NOTE: this reserve is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY, contact Trust for Nature on 1800 99 99 33.

Our reserves have hazards that may cause serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

The reserve is closed during days declared as Total Fire Bans and/or where the fire danger rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including several species of venomous snake. During summer it is advised that long trousers and gaiters are worn when walking in the reserve.

Visitors to the reserve are requested to not cross any fence-lines, or venture onto neighbouring private property. All visitors are requested to stay on the marked walking trails.

Other hazards include:

• Falling limbs
• Uneven surfaces