Reserve

Kinypanial Grassland (woolshed) Reserve

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

Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve is a 80.77 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.

  • Kurting-Boort Road, Korong Vale
  • Open by appointment only. Please contact Reserve Manager on 03 8631 5888.
  • 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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Kinypanial Grassland (weir) Reserve is a large area of remnant grassland which provides excellent habitat for a variety of grassland-dependent species.

Two shallow drainage lines tend northeast across the block with extensive areas of pronounced gilgai development which is extremely rare in the landscape now due to cultivation practices. These gilgai formations collect water during rain events and host an array of specific species.

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 Buloke (Allocasuarina luehmannii), Hairy Tails (Ptilotus erubescens), Lemon Beauty-heads (Calocephalus citreus), Spurred Spear-grass (Austrostipa gibbosa) and Bulbine Lily (Bulbine bulbosa).

This reserve is unique in the fact that it has never been cultivated, which is unusual within this highly agricultural landscape. The reserve has a history of domestic livestock grazing which was carried out by the previous owners. Since Trust for Nature’s purchase, strategic grazing practices have been continued to ensure the grassland maintains its open natural ecosystem.

No amenities.

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

Explore Kinypanial Grassland (woolshed) Reserve

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

Two shallow drainage lines tend northeast across the block with extensive areas of pronounced gilgai development which is extremely rare in the landscape now due to cultivation practices. These gilgai formations collect water during rain events and host an array of specific species.

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 Buloke (Allocasuarina luehmannii), Hairy Tails (Ptilotus erubescens), Lemon Beauty-heads (Calocephalus citreus), Spurred Spear-grass (Austrostipa gibbosa) and Bulbine Lily (Bulbine bulbosa).

This reserve is unique in the fact that it has never been cultivated, which is unusual within this highly agricultural landscape. The reserve has a history of domestic livestock grazing which was carried out by the previous owners. Since Trust for Nature’s purchase, strategic grazing practices have been continued to ensure the grassland maintains its open natural ecosystem.

No amenities.

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