Goulburn-Broken

12 September 2022 by

Candlebark Rises

Home on the range

Under two hours’ drive northeast of Melbourne in the Strathbogie Ranges, this 20.5 ha bush block runs east/west and is bisected by a spring-fed creek running north/south. The west facing area is on a slight slope and dominated by Narrow Leaf Peppermint and Messmate with an open understorey of Cassinia, Musk daisy bush and Prickly Currant Bush. The creekline contains beautiful tree ferns and with a canopy dominated by Manna Gum. The west-facing slopes contains massive Narrow-leafed Peppermints and a open shrub layer and diverse ground layer. Currently vacant. There is a potential site for a house (STCA).

Address: 70 Spaniaks Road, Highlands 3249

Region: Goulburn-Broken

Size: 20.5 ha

Price: $450,000 – $495,000

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

Amenities

Along a stretch of road with other similar properties that enjoy stunning views, the property is within easy reach of Seymour and Yea. Highlands has a CFA Depot and Community Hall, with tennis court attached.

Active organisations include the School Council, Hall Committee, Highlands-Caveat CFA, Land Care, the Purple Sage Group, Highlands Arts Experience (HiArts), Spinning Group, Highland Scribblers and Highland Ramblers.

Regular train services to Melbourne and the northeast, including to Sydney, all operate out of Seymour. A regular bus service to and from Melbourne comes through Yea. School buses service the area travelling to Yea and Seymour schools.

Seymour and Yea are the closest shopping areas, with supermarkets in each town open seven days a week. Most other small shops close lunchtime Saturday. Larger shopping areas are located at Wangaratta and Shepparton approximately 90 minutes away, with Melbourne less than 2 hours away.

Municipal libraries are available in Seymour and Yea.

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

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22 August 2022 by

Moonstone Gully

Please contact Carla Kennedy for more information on this property.

shmickle@bigpond.com

Address: Castlemaine.

Size: 12 ha

Price and details: Please contact the owner

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20 June 2022 by

Native Regeneration Properties Heathcote

Please contact Tom Dowd for more information on this property.

0417 557 537

ballycrispin@aapt.net.au

Address: Heathcote

Size: Two properties available: 60 ha and 42 ha

Price and details: Please contact the owner

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31 May 2022 by

Tomlinson's Swamp Reserve

Tomlinson's Swamp Reserve

Trust for Nature acknowledges and
respects the Traditional Owners of
this land.

Tomlinson’s Swamp Reserve encompasses 69 ha of endangered wetland ecosystems and is a breeding site for the enigmatic Brolga (Grus rubicunda) and other waterbirds such as the critically endangered Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia). The wetlands are made up of two ecological vegetation communities, Red Gum Wetland and Plain Grassy Wetland Mosaic.

Tomlinson’s Swamp is located in Tungamah and can be accessed via Three Chain Road near the corner of Pelluebla Road. The access gate into the reserve is locked.

All Trust for Nature reserves are closed on days of Total Fire Ban, and days of severe, extreme and code red fire danger.

Explore Tomlinson's Swamp Reserve

Habitat

Since European settlement, over 97 per cent of Plains Grassy Wetlands in the Goulburn Broken catchment has been lost. Of what remains, 92 per cent occurs on private land. This community contains open, eucalypt woodland with an understorey rich in summer-growing grasses and herbs.

Only 81 per cent of the original extent of Red Gum Wetland remains within the Goulburn Broken catchment due to clearing, inappropriate grazing and draining. Red Gum Wetlands typically should be inundated for between 2-6 months a year. The annual inundations recorded at Tomlinson’s Swamp have often been below these levels. Red Gum Wetlands are dominated by eucalypt species with a herbaceous aquatic understorey.

Wildlife and plants

Tomlinson’s Swamp provides habitat for a diverse range of birds, reptiles and amphibians. Brolgas visit the swamp most years. The critically endangered Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia) has also been sited. Other interesting species include the vulnerable Australasian Shoveler (Anas rhynchotis), the vulnerable Great Egret (Ardea modesta), the Nankeen Night-Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) and Brown Treecreeper (Climacteris picumnus).

Numerous important flora species occur on the reserve. These include the rare Slender Water-ribbons (Triglochin dubia) and the vulnerable Pepper Grass (Panicum laevinode), as well as other attractive species such as the Swamp Billy-Buttons (Craspedia paludicola) and Drumsticks (Pycnosaurus globosus).

History

Tomlinson’s Swamp was purchased by Trust for Nature in 2004 with funds from the Victorian Government. Prior to purchase, the property was used to domestic livestock grazing.

Land management actions have included fencing to exclude livestock and weed control works including for Paterson’s Curse, Bathurst Burr and Phalaris. Revegetation has occurred in the northern section, with species such as River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa) and Buloke (Allocasuarina luehmannii) along with a variety of shrub species. A fox eradication program has been carried out in conjunction with the Catchment Management Authority to reduce the threat to Brolga populations and other native species.

Amenities

Access is via Three Chain Road only.

Some areas of the reserve are off limits during the brolga breeding season. This is to ensure that the birds are not disturbed during this crucial time. Please respect all signage and directions.

Staying safe

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:

Remote location
Uneven surfaces

24 May 2022 by

Naringaningalook Grassland Reserve

Naringaningalook Grassland Reserve

Trust for Nature acknowledges and
respects the Traditional Owners of
this land

Purchased by Trust for Nature in 1999, Naringaningalook Grassland Reserve 18.3ha protects two endangered types of habitat: Plains Woodlands and Plains Grassy Woodland/Gilgai Wetland Mosaic.

Currently in northern Victoria only 0.5 per cent of the original Plains Grasslands remain. The structure and diversity of this reserve is unique in the Goulburn Broken catchment with 127 flora species being recorded, including a range of seasonal dependent species.

The protection of this reserve contributes substantially to the conservation of Northern Plains grasslands within the Goulburn Broken catchment.

All Trust for Nature reserves are closed on days of Total Fire Ban, and days of severe, extreme and code red fire danger.

Explore Naringaningalook Grassland Reserve

Habitat

Plains Grassy Woodland/Gilgai Wetland Mosaic is an open grassland with gilgai (small, seasonal wetlands) due to the reserve being a low point in the landscape. The high quality grassland contains species such as Silky Swainson-pea (Swainsona serica) (vulnerable), Woolly Buttons (Leptorhynchos panaetioide) (rare) and Spurred Spear-grass (Austrostipa gibbosa) (rare).

Plains woodland is found in the southern section of the reserve. There is a rich groundcover and sparse shrubs. Supplementary planting of shrubs has been undertaken to improve the quality of the woodland. There are many mature species of eucalypt including Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa) and Yellow box (Eucalyptus melliodora).

Wildlife and plants

Thirteen threatened plants have been found on the reserve including Mueller Daisy (Brachyscome muelleroides) (endangered), Silky Swainson pea (Swainsona sericea) (vulnerable), Slender Milfoil (Myriophyllum gracile var. lineare) (endangered) and Rye Beetle-grass (Tripogon loliformis) (rare).

Three rare animals have been recorded: Striped Legless Lizard (Delma impar) (endangered), Olive Legless Lizard (Delma inornata) and Lace Monitor (Varanus varius) (endangered).

A number of trees within the woodland community are mature and contain hollows. Several of the Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) measure over four metres in circumference and are likely to be over 300 years old.

History

The Naringaningalook Grassland Reserve was purchased by Trust for Nature in 1999 with funding from the Australian Government. The previous owner used the native grassland to graze low numbers of domestic livestock.

Signs of the reserve’s Indigenous history are visible, with several trees having culturally significant scarring.

Trust for Nature has looked after the reserve in a number of ways:

improved fencing to manage grazing (which is used to maintain the health of the grasslands)
revegetation
ecological burns in 2013 and 2017
weed control.

Amenities

The Naringaningalook Grassland Reserve is located at 1259 Loofs Road, 15 km East of Numurkah

There are no amenities on site.

Staying safe

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:

Remote location
Uneven surfaces