Hayters Hill Nature Reserve facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hayters Hill Nature ReserveNew South Wales |
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IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
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Part of the remnant rainforest in the reserve
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 Hayters Hill Nature Reserve
Location in New South Wales
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| Nearest town or city | Byron Bay |
| Established | January 1989 |
| Area | 0.08 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Hayters Hill Nature Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The Hayters Hill Nature Reserve is a special protected area in New South Wales, eastern Australia. It is like a small natural park. This reserve helps to protect a tiny piece of forest. It is about 8 hectares in size, which is like 16 football fields. You can find it on high ground, about 5 kilometers southwest of Byron Bay.
About Hayters Hill Nature Reserve
Hayters Hill Nature Reserve is one of several small nature reserves in the area. These reserves are very important. They help protect the last parts of a special type of rainforest. This rainforest is called the "Big Scrub".
A Glimpse into the Past: The Big Scrub
Imagine a huge rainforest covering a massive area! That was the Big Scrub. It once spread across 75,000 hectares. That's bigger than many cities! This rainforest was full of amazing plants and animals.
However, in the late 1800s, most of the Big Scrub was cleared. People cut down the trees to make space for farms. This meant that only small pieces of the original rainforest were left. Hayters Hill Nature Reserve is one of these precious remaining pieces. It shows us what the huge Big Scrub used to look like.
Who Lived Here Before?
The land where Hayters Hill Nature Reserve is located has a long history. It is the traditional home of the Indigenous Arakwal people. They have lived on this land for thousands of years. They have a deep connection to the land and its natural features.
