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Livistona australis, gums & understorey, McKay Reserve
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Angophora costata McKay Reserve

McKay Reserve is a small and important natural area located in Palm Beach. It's a piece of original bushland that has been saved in an urban area. This reserve sits on a ridge on the Barrenjoey Peninsula. From here, you can look out over the western side of Pittwater.

What Makes McKay Reserve Special?

Parts of McKay Reserve are home to a very special and rare plant community. This community is called Pittwater and Wagstaffe Spotted Gum Forest. It is considered an endangered ecological community (EEC). This means it's a group of plants and animals that live together and are at risk of disappearing.

In 2013, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage mapped the area. They found that the reserve also contains Coastal escarpment littoral rainforest. This is a unique type of Littoral Rainforest, which is also an endangered ecological community. Protecting these areas helps keep unique plants and animals safe.

Amazing Plants You Can See

McKay Reserve is home to many different types of plants. Experts have listed 362 plant species found here. About one-third of these plants were introduced from other places. Some came from overseas, while others are Australian but not originally from this local area.

Here are some of the beautiful plants that have been photographed in McKay Reserve:

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