Wellington Road Reserve
An important bushland area is situated on the Duck River, 5 km south of the Parramatta River, opposite Auburn Golf Course. 246 indigenous species of plants are recorded at the Wellington Road Reserve. A remnant of the Cumberland Plain Woodland, the 11 hectare area canopy consists of eucalyptus woodland, dominated by Grey Box and Broad-leaved Ironbark. Three species of Tea Trees (Melaleuca) are also common. However, other unusual plants known from wetter areas include Turpentine, Cheese Tree, Red Mahogany and Coffee Bush. Grey Gum grow near an outcrop of Minchinbury Sandstone. Wildflowers are common in late winter, and small orchids may be observed. Being surrounded by suburbia, the reserve is affected by weeds. Bush regeneration programs are in place. Native wildlife includes possums, many species of birds, and reptiles such as the Water Skink and Red-bellied black snake. Budgerigars and Brush Turkeys have been recorded in the reserve.
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