Coramba Nature Reserve
New South Wales
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Coramba sub tropical rainforest
Coramba Nature Reserve is located in New South Wales
Coramba Nature Reserve
Coramba Nature Reserve
Nearest town or cityCoffs Harbour
Coordinates30°11′57.71″S 153°1′8.34″E / 30.1993639°S 153.0189833°E / -30.1993639; 153.0189833
Area9.43 hectares
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
WebsiteCoramba Nature Reserve
See alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

Coramba Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located near Coffs Harbour in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the few remnants of low altitude sub tropical rainforest in the Clarence River valley. Founded in 1982 with the primary goal of protecting the remaining lowland rainforests.[1]

Common tree species include white booyong, Oliver's sassafras, jackwood, white walnut, red cedar, black apple, white cedar, yellow carabeen, water gum, and maiden's blush.[2][3][4]

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References

  1. ^ "Coramba Nature Reserve". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. ^ Floyd, A. G. Australian Rainforests of New South Wales. Vol. 2. p. 12. ISBN 0-949324-32-9.
  3. ^ Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of New South Wales. "Coramba Nature Reserve" (PDF). Plan of Management. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  4. ^ Belinda Scott. "Rare rainforest on our doorstep". Coffs Harbour Advocate. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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