Anderson Street Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anderson Street Conservation Park Queensland
Anderson Street Conservation Park Location in Queensland
Nearest town or city	Cairns
Managing authorities	Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Website	Anderson Street Conservation Park

The Anderson Street Conservation Park is a special protected area in Manunda, a suburb of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It's like a natural outdoor classroom! This park is a "conservation park," which means it's a place where nature is kept safe and healthy. The Cairns Regional Council helps look after it.

History of the Park

The Anderson Street park has been a protected area for a long time.

• In 1976, it was first officially recognized as an "environmental park." This meant it was a place set aside to protect the environment.
• Later, in 1994, its status changed. It became a "conservation park" under a law called the Nature Conservation Act 1992. This law helps make sure important natural places in Queensland are protected for future generations.

Special Plants and Animals

This park is home to some very important and rare plants and animals. Protecting these species is a big reason why the park exists.

Endangered Trees

The park has a special type of forest called Melaleuca leucadendra open forest.

• These trees are also known as paperbark trees because their bark peels off in thin, papery layers.
• This type of forest is considered endangered. This means there are very few of these forests left, and they are at high risk of disappearing forever if we don't protect them.

Vulnerable Flying-Foxes

You can also find a group of spectacled flying-foxes in the park.

• Their scientific name is Pteropus conspicillatus.
• These flying-foxes are called "spectacled" because they have light-colored fur around their eyes, making them look like they're wearing glasses.
• They are considered vulnerable. This means their numbers are going down, and they could become endangered if we don't help them.
• Protecting their habitat in the park helps these amazing creatures survive.