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[[Image:Robertson Nature Reserve with ferns.jpg|thumb|250px|rainforest at Robertson Nature Reserve, [[Australia]]]]
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The '''Robertson Nature Reserve''' is a [[state park|protected]] [[rainforest]] [[nature reserve]] that is located in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Highlands]] region of [[New South Wales]], in eastern [[Australia]]. The {{convert|5.3|ha|adj=on}} reserve is situated near {{NSWcity|Robertson}} on the edge of the [[Illawarra Escarpment]] and is a remnant of the ''Yarrawa Brush'', once {{convert|2450|ha}} in size.<ref name=rainforests>{{cite book|title=Rainforests of the Illawarra District|publisher=Mills & Jakeman|isbn=0-646-21506-X|pages=36}}</ref><ref name=floyd>{{cite book|author=Floyd, A. G.|author-link=Alexander Floyd|title=Australian Rainforests of New South Wales|volume=2|isbn=0-949324-32-9|page=128}}</ref>
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'''Robertson Nature Reserve''' is a [[rainforest]] reserve near [[Robertson, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]<ref>http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0525</ref>. A remnant of the ''Yarrawa Brush'', once 2,450 hectares in size<ref>Rainforests of the Illawarra District Mills & Jakeman ISBN 064621506X <small>page 36</small></ref>. This tiny reserve contains 4.5 hectares of original rainforest<ref>[[A.G. Floyd]] Australian Rainforests of New South Wales volume 2, ISBN 0949324329 <small>page 128</small></ref>.


==Features==
A 600 metre track through the forest is suitable to wheelchairs, with several signs with information on local plants and animals. The reserve is situated on the outskirts of town, at 750 metres above sea level, near the edge of the [[Illawarra Escarpment]].
A {{convert|600|m|adj=on}} track through the forest is suitable to wheelchairs, with several signs with information on local plants and animals. The reserve is situated on the outskirts of Robertson, at {{convert|750|m}} above sea level.


Despite the relatively rich [[basalt|basaltic]] soils, and 1600 mm<ref>Native Trees of Central Illawarra, Fuller & Mills ISBN 095947112x <small>page 50</small></ref> of average annual rainfall, the rainforest has a low 15 metre canopy, with only a few trees taller than 20 metres. Because of small size and isolation, the reserve is subject to weed attack. [[Chinese Privet]] and [[Ligustrum lucidum|Glossy Privet]]<ref>[[A.G. Floyd]] Australian Rainforests of New South Wales volume 2, ISBN 0949324329 <small>page 128</small></ref>, [[Ilex aquifolium|Holly]] and [[Rubus armeniacus|Himalayan Blackberry]] being particularly troublesome.
Despite the relatively rich [[basalt]]ic soils, and {{convert|1600|mm}} of average annual rainfall,<ref name=natives>{{cite book|title=Native Trees of Central Illawarra|publisher=Mills & Jakeman|isbn=0-9594711-2-X|pages=50}}</ref> the rainforest has a low {{convert|15|m|adj=on}} canopy, with only a few trees taller than {{convert|20|m}}. Because of small size and isolation, the reserve is subject to weed attack. [[Chinese Privet]] and [[Ligustrum lucidum|Glossy Privet]],<ref name=floyd/> [[Ilex aquifolium|Holly]] and [[Rubus armeniacus|Himalayan Blackberry]] being particularly troublesome.


Categorised by [[A.G.Floyd]] as warm temperate rainforest<ref>[[A.G. Floyd]] Australian Rainforests of New South Wales volume 2, ISBN 0949324329 <small>page 128</small></ref>, (not cool temperate). The canopy is dominated by warm temperate rainforest trees such as [[Doryphora sassafras|Golden Sassafras]], [[Coachwood]], [[Acmena smithii|Lilly Pilly]], [[Native Daphne]], [[Quintinia sieberi|Possumwood]], [[Stenocarpus salignus|Beefwood]], [[Polyosma cunninghamii|Featherwood]] and [[Acacia melanoxylon|Blackwood]]. Genuine cool temperate rainforest trees such as [[Pinkwood]] and [[Black Olive Berry]] are either absent or inconspicuous.
The rainforest is categorised as warm [[temperate rainforest]],<ref name=floyd/> (not cool temperate), with the canopy dominated by trees such as [[Doryphora sassafras|Golden Sassafras]], [[Coachwood]], [[Acmena smithii|Lilly Pilly]], [[Native Daphne]], [[Quintinia sieberi|Possumwood]], [[Stenocarpus salignus|Beefwood]], [[Polyosma cunninghamii|Featherwood]] and [[Acacia melanoxylon|Blackwood]]. Genuine cool temperate rainforest trees such as [[Pinkwood]] and [[Black Olive Berry]] are either absent or inconspicuous. A common tree species is the [[Pennantia cunninghamii|Brown Beech]], usually associated with tropical or sub-tropical rainforests.

==See also==
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* [[Protected areas of New South Wales]]


==References==
==References==
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* http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0525
* [[A.G. Floyd]] Australian Rainforests of New South Wales volume 2, ISBN 0949324329 <small>page 128</small>
* Rainforests of the Illawarra District Mills & Jakeman ISBN 064621506X <small>page 36</small>
* Native Trees of Central Illawarra, Fuller & Mills ISBN 095947112x <small>page 50</small>


==External links==
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[[Category:Protected areas of New South Wales]]
*{{cite report|title=Budderoo National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and Robertson Nature Reserve plan of management|date=October 1998|work=[[National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)|NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service]]|publisher=[[Government of New South Wales]]|url=http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/parks/pomFinalBarrenBudMacRob.pdf |isbn=0-7310-7654-0|type=PDF}}
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[[Category:Forests of Australia]]

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Latest revision as of 12:22, 24 December 2020

Robertson Nature Reserve
New South Wales
Rainforest at Robertson Nature Reserve
Robertson Nature Reserve is located in New South Wales
Robertson Nature Reserve
Robertson Nature Reserve
Nearest town or cityRobertson
Coordinates34°35′36″S 150°35′49″E / 34.59333°S 150.59694°E / -34.59333; 150.59694
EstablishedJanuary 1979 (1979-01)[1]
Area0.053 km2 (0.0 sq mi)[1]
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteRobertson Nature Reserve

The Robertson Nature Reserve is a protected rainforest nature reserve that is located in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 5.3-hectare (13-acre) reserve is situated near Robertson on the edge of the Illawarra Escarpment and is a remnant of the Yarrawa Brush, once 2,450 hectares (6,100 acres) in size.[2][3]

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A 600-metre (2,000 ft) track through the forest is suitable to wheelchairs, with several signs with information on local plants and animals. The reserve is situated on the outskirts of Robertson, at 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level.

Despite the relatively rich basaltic soils, and 1,600 millimetres (63 in) of average annual rainfall,[4] the rainforest has a low 15-metre (49 ft) canopy, with only a few trees taller than 20 metres (66 ft). Because of small size and isolation, the reserve is subject to weed attack. Chinese Privet and Glossy Privet,[3] Holly and Himalayan Blackberry being particularly troublesome.

The rainforest is categorised as warm temperate rainforest,[3] (not cool temperate), with the canopy dominated by trees such as Golden Sassafras, Coachwood, Lilly Pilly, Native Daphne, Possumwood, Beefwood, Featherwood and Blackwood. Genuine cool temperate rainforest trees such as Pinkwood and Black Olive Berry are either absent or inconspicuous. A common tree species is the Brown Beech, usually associated with tropical or sub-tropical rainforests.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Robertson Nature Reserve: Park management". Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  2. ^ Rainforests of the Illawarra District. Mills & Jakeman. p. 36. ISBN 0-646-21506-X.
  3. ^ a b c Floyd, A. G. Australian Rainforests of New South Wales. Vol. 2. p. 128. ISBN 0-949324-32-9.
  4. ^ Native Trees of Central Illawarra. Mills & Jakeman. p. 50. ISBN 0-9594711-2-X.
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