Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve New South Wales |
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IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
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Littoral rainforest in the reserve
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Nearest town or city | Brunswick Heads |
Coordinates | 28°32.133′S 153°33.206′E / 28.535550°S 153.553433°ECoordinates: 28°32.133′S 153°33.206′E / 28.535550°S 153.553433°E |
Established | January 1979 |
Area | 2.21 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
Website | Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve |
See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The 221-hectare (550-acre) reserve is situated near Brunswick Heads and contains an intact segment of littoral rainforest.
Much of the Australian littoral rainforests have been destroyed for agriculture, mining or housing. Species of tree include Tuckeroo, , Myrtle Ebony, Wild Quince, Moreton Bay Fig, Broad-leaf Lilly Pilly and Riberry. The rare and Scented Acronychia are known from this area.