Down Road Nature Reserve
Western Australia
Down Road Nature Reserve is located in Western Australia
Down Road Nature Reserve
Down Road Nature Reserve
Nearest town or cityDrome
Coordinates34°57′S 117°45′E / 34.950°S 117.750°E / -34.950; 117.750
Established1932
Area778 hectares (1,920 acres)[1][2]
Managing authoritiesParks and Wildlife Service, Government of Western Australia
See alsoList of protected areas of
Western Australia

Down Road Nature Reserve is a protected area of Western Australia in the south-western part of the state. It is located approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) northwest of Albany. It has existed since 1932 and covers an area of approximately 7.78 square kilometers.[3]

Geography

The protected area is near the village of Drome. There are a few unpaved paths through the area. A small river also flows through the area. Marbellup Flats and Seven Mile Creek wetlands extend into the sanctuary.

Flora and fauna

Beaufortia sparsa grow in the nature reserve. The forest in the sanctuary is a mixed forest of Jarrah and Marri trees.[4]

References

  1. "Terrestrial CAPAD 2022 WA summary". www.dcceew.gov.au/. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  2. "Australian Protected Areas Dashboard". www.dcceew.gov.au/. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  3. "Down Road Nature Reserve". Protected Planet. 9 September 2019.
  4. "Albany Coast Parks and Reserves" (PDF). Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. 9 September 2019.
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