Reserve

Bates-Paisley Park Reserve

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

The Bates-Paisley Park Reserve was purchased in 2002 with funding from the National Reserve System. The reserve covers 4.8 ha and protects the critically endangered Gippsland Red Gum Grassy Woodland system.

  • Old Paisley Road, Munro
  • Bates-Paisley Park Reserve is open by appointment. contact Trust for Nature 1800 99 99 33.
  • If you visit a reserve that is open to the public; please leave pets at home.
  • All Trust for Nature reserves are closed on days of Total Fire Ban, and days of extreme or catastrophic fire danger.
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The reserve is protecting the critically endangered Gippsland Red Gum Grassy Woodland. Since colonisation, Grassy Woodlands have been heavily impacted. Red Gum Grassy Woodlands have been severely affected, with less than 5 per cent of their pre-1750 extent remaining. A large proportion is found on private land.

The property is part of the Perry River catchment with vegetated corridors linking to Paisley creek and the Perry River which is part of the Providence Ponds Flora Reserve.

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

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The reserve is protecting the critically endangered Gippsland Red Gum Grassy Woodland. Since colonisation, Grassy Woodlands have been heavily impacted. Red Gum Grassy Woodlands have been severely affected, with less than 5 per cent of their pre-1750 extent remaining. A large proportion is found on private land.

The property is part of the Perry River catchment with vegetated corridors linking to Paisley creek and the Perry River which is part of the Providence Ponds Flora Reserve.

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