Beeron National Park
Beeron National Park is a national park at Beeron in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The 7050-hectare park preserves plant species of high conservation value. It was formerly known as Beeron Holding or 'Rocky' paddock.[1]
| Beeron National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Beeron National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Mundubbera |
| Coordinates | 26°1′2″S 151°18′0″E |
| Established | 2009 |
| Area | 70.5 km2 (27.2 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
It is part of both the North Burnett Region and South Burnett Region local government areas and the Brigalow Belt bioregion.[2] The park lies within the catchment area of the Boyne River, a tributary of the Burnett River.
Beeron National Park is home to six endemic species and three plants with conservation significance.[1]
In 2010, an extra 7,000 hectares significantly extended the size of the park.[3] The addition was made possible by the cooperation of two mining companies who relinquished their mining permits.[4]
South and west of the national park is Allies Creek State Forest. It is undeveloped with no visitor facilities.
See also
References
- "Beeron National Park Management Statement 2013". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- "Beeron National Park". WetlandInfo. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- Sam Burgess (30 March 2010). "Park expansion prompts call for more rangers". ABC Southern Queensland. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- "Bligh Government Expands National Parks By 60,000 Hectares To Protect Rare Plants And Animals". Media-Newswire.com. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2014.