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Sites of high nature conservation and geological<br />
values<br />
Site 22. Oak Swamp (Charleville Adavale Road)<br />
STOCK ROUTE NUMBER: M503<br />
PRIORITY SPECIES: Unknown<br />
RATING: HIGH NATURE CONSERVATION VALUE<br />
SHIRE COUNCIL: MURWEH SHIRE<br />
Oak Swamp (Plate 54) is periodically inundated when Lake Dartmouth overflows (last<br />
believed to have occurred in 1989), and appears to be in-excess of a square<br />
kilometre in size. The active stock route here traverses a dense, attractive swamp of<br />
belah trees (Casuarina cristata), which is believed to be at the extremity of this<br />
species’ <strong>western</strong> distribution. The site is worth further investigation, as it may support<br />
priority species, and belah is a favourite food source of red-tailed black-cockatoos<br />
(Calyptorhynchus banksii).<br />
Plate 54. Oak Swamp (Photo: B. Walsh).<br />
THREATS: The major threats to this site are inappropriate fire regime. Road<br />
widening is a minor threat<br />
CURRENT MANAGEMENT: There is no current management of this site, but it is<br />
recognised by DTMR as a significant site.<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that Oak Swamp be recognised as being<br />
of high nature conservation value and left undisturbed, and that a closer survey be<br />
made to determine the flora and fauna values.<br />
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