Urban Bushland of Kings Park

Kings Park bushland comprises over 270 hectares of remnant vegetation and consists of a steep limestone escarpment rising prominently to 65 m above the Swan River, and a large sandy plateau of relatively flat terrain. The Mount Eliza Escarpment is characterised by a narrow band of low growing, dense limestone heath, whereas the larger plateau on the summit of Mount Eliza supports a mixed sheoak, eucalypt and banksia woodland.

Kings Park bushland remains an important refuge for the rich diversity of flora, fauna and fungi it supports, including regionally significant and vulnerable species. The 326 native plant species growing in the bushland provide habitat for around 80 native bird species, 27 native reptile species, 6 native mammal species, hundreds of native invertebrate species, and over 430 species of fungi.

The talk will immerse the audience into the wonderful world of the urban bushland of Kings Park and include a look at the way we manage the bushland. The talk will include information on overall bushland condition and explore some of our vulnerable, rare and uncommon species and the processes in place to conserve them for the future.

Note that this month the venue is the Tamala Room at the WA Ecology Centre, not The Palms. Doors at the Ecology Centre open at 7.45 pm for an 8 pm start with a $3 donation giving you entry into the night’s door prize. All are welcome.