Trust for Nature (Victoria)

Our mission is to protect and restore biodiversity on private land across Victoria

Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve

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Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve

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

Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve is a 251.31 ha area located to the north east of Wedderburn between Borung and Serpentine. It protects a vast area of the Northern Plains Grassland Community, which is considered high priority for protection within the area.

The reserve is also home to a number of threatened species.  The open grassland area and scattered trees provides critical habitat for a number of species.

Open by appointment.

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

Explore Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve

Habitat

Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve is a large area of remnant grassland which provides excellent habitat for a variety of grassland-dependent species.

The reserve is divided into two paddocks, northern and southern. The northern paddock is unique in that it was rarely cultivated and retains exceptional examples of the endangered Northern Plains Grassland. A shallow drainage line known as “Shannon Creek” runs through the south-eastern corner and supports degraded creekline vegetation.

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Wildlife and plants

An array of native animals live on the reserve present including the threatened Fat-tailed Dunnart (Sminthopsis crassicaudata) and Pale Sun-moth (Synemon selene).

Over 90 plants have been recorded on site, including a number of rare or threatened species such as Red Swainson-pea (Swainsona plagiotropis), Hairy Tails (Ptilotus erubescens), Lemon Beauty-heads (Calocephalus citreus), Spurred Spear-grass (Austrostipa gibbosa) and Bulbine Lily (Bulbine bulbosa).

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History

This site has a history of domestic livestock grazing and, to some extent, cultivation works. Since Trust for Nature’s purchase in 2001, strategic grazing practices have been continued to ensure the grassland maintains its open natural ecosystem.

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Amenities

No amenities.

Staying safe

NOTE: this reserve is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY, please contact Reserve Manager on 03 8631 5888.

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:

  • Falling limbs
  • Uneven surfaces
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