Kentucky State Forest is a native forest, located in the South Western Slopes region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 162-hectare (400-acre)[1] state forest is located outside the village of Balldale, approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north-west of Howlong.[4]
| Kentucky State Forest | |
|---|---|
 White cypress pine forest | |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Western Slopes, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°51′37″S 146°32′12″E / 35.860293°S 146.536565°E |
| Area | 162 hectares (1.6 km2; 0.6 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Governing body | Forestry Corporation of NSW[1] |
| Ecology | |
| Dominant tree species | White cypress pine[2] |
| Lesser flora | Grey box, Yellow box, Bulloak, Wedge-leaf Hop-bush, Deane's wattle, Sticky everlasting[3] |
Environment
editFlora
editKentucky State Forest is dominated by white cypress pine.[2] Other large tree species present within the forest include Grey box and Yellow box.[3]
Austral Pillwort, listed as Endangered in New South Wales, has been recorded in the state forest.[2]
Fauna
editAt least 15 fauna species listed under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 have been recorded within the state forest.[2] This includes several bird species, such as the Brown treecreeper, Diamond firetail, Flame robin, Grey-crowned babbler, Hooded robin, Scarlet Robin, Speckled warbler, Swift parrot, Turquoise parrot and Varied sitella.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "NSW State Forests" (PDF). Forestry Corporation. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Regional Forest Assessment: South-western cypress state forests" (PDF). Natural Resources Commission. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ a b Stelling, Fleur, ed. (March 1998). South West Slopes Revegetation Guide (PDF). Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Committee. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Forests NSW forest management zones - Riverina Region" (PDF). Forestry Corporation of NSW. January 2008. Retrieved 23 March 2023.