12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve

County

Victoria

Size

105 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Mixed forest with spectacular karst features

Ecological Values

Large sink holes, talus outcrops and caves

Old tolerant hardwood forest

Possible bat hibernacula

At least 6 species of rare calcareous plants

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting

Forest Values

Mix of mature tolerant hardwood stands with young mixedwood forest

Extremely rough topography makes forestry operations difficult

Minimal importance for forestry

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Medium petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Big Harbour Road excluded

Additional Comments