Telford Scrub Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Telford Scrub Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Telford Scrub Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Mount Gambier |
| Established | 12 March 1987 |
| Area | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| Website | Telford Scrub Conservation Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Telford Scrub Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's found in a region called the Limestone Coast, near a place called Dismal Swamp. This park is about 14 kilometers north of the city of Mount Gambier.
About Telford Scrub Conservation Park
This park is located on land that used to belong to the Telford family, which is how it got its name. It's west of the Riddoch Highway. You can get into the park from Grundys Lane, which is on its southern side. There's a 5-meter wide track for visitors to use.
When was it created?
Telford Scrub Conservation Park was officially made a protected area on 12 March 1987. This means it's a special place where nature is looked after. As of July 2016, the park covers an area of 1.7 square kilometers.
What's the park like inside?
In 1992, the park was described as having sandy ridges over limestone. In the southern and eastern parts, there are low-lying wet areas. This mix of land types helps different kinds of plants grow.
Plants you might see
The park has several main types of plant groups:
- An "open woodland" with brown stringybark trees.
- Most of the park has an "open woodland" of brown stringybark and rough barked manna gum trees. You might also spot a few blackwood, silver banksia, and native box trees. Underneath these trees, there's a layer of bracken.
- The southern part of the park has an "open woodland" of swamp gum trees. Below them, you'll find plants like heath tea-tree, bottlebrush tea-tree, sword-sedge, and rushes.
- There's also a "low open shrubland" area. This part is mostly covered by tea-tree, heath tea-tree, sedges, and rushes.
Animals living in the park
In 1992, it was noted that Telford Scrub Conservation Park had many different animals. This included a group of short-nosed bandicoots, which are small marsupials.
Who visits the park?
Back in 1992, the park was a popular spot for local people, school groups, and guests staying at the Pine Lodge Holiday Camp nearby.
How is it protected?
Telford Scrub Conservation Park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it's recognized internationally as a natural monument or feature that needs to be protected for its unique natural qualities.
