Beeron National Park

Beeron National Park is a national park at Beeron in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The 7050-hectare park preserves plant species of high conservation value. It was formerly known as Beeron Holding or 'Rocky' paddock.[1]

Beeron National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Beeron National Park
Nearest town or cityMundubbera
Coordinates26°1′2″S 151°18′0″E
Established2009
Area70.5 km2 (27.2 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

It is part of both the North Burnett Region and South Burnett Region local government areas and the Brigalow Belt bioregion.[2] The park lies within the catchment area of the Boyne River, a tributary of the Burnett River.

Beeron National Park is home to six endemic species and three plants with conservation significance.[1]

In 2010, an extra 7,000 hectares significantly extended the size of the park.[3] The addition was made possible by the cooperation of two mining companies who relinquished their mining permits.[4]

South and west of the national park is Allies Creek State Forest. It is undeveloped with no visitor facilities.

See also

References

  1. "Beeron National Park Management Statement 2013". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. "Beeron National Park". WetlandInfo. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Sam Burgess (30 March 2010). "Park expansion prompts call for more rangers". ABC Southern Queensland. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  4. "Bligh Government Expands National Parks By 60,000 Hectares To Protect Rare Plants And Animals". Media-Newswire.com. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2014.


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