Published Wednesday, 27 February, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Rescue plan secures prime piece of Springbrook rainforest
The State Government has purchased 58 hectares of near pristine rainforest for future addition to the Springbrook National Park.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said the $3.6 million property was purchased as part of the $39 million South East Queensland Rainforest Program.
Mr McNamara said the property, located near the Mt Warning volcano rim, had great environmental significance.
“This property is the linchpin of the whole $39 million rainforest program,” Mr McNamara said.
“The program aims to purchase and protect areas of high conservation value in South East Queensland.
“The newly acquired land will provide the first protected link between the east and west sections of Springbrook National Park.
“The property has a diverse landscape which supports a rich variety of animals including the Albert’s Lyrebird, Rufous Scrub-bird, Whirring Treefrog and Spotted-tailed Quoll.
“Its purchase ensures protection for this important habitat,” Mr McNamara said.
Member for Mudgeeraba Dianne Reilly welcomed the expansion of the park.
“The property, located near the Best of All Lookout on Repeater Station Road, will be a wonderful addition to Springbrook National Park,” Ms Reilly said.
“The cooperation of local landowners has ensured that this parcel of land can be preserved and enjoyed by future generations.
“The property is exceptional. It is frequently in cloud and has an average rainfall of between 2-3 metres, qualities not seen anywhere else in Australia outside of the Wet Tropics.
“Springbrook offers visitors impressive views of subtropical and temperate rainforest, spectacular waterfalls, and mountain streams,” she said.
The State Government has bought back more than 470 hectares of land to enlarge Springbrook National Park and plans to acquire more than 500 hectares.
The park will soon cover 3500 hectares and contains the popular Purling Brook Falls on Springbrook Plateau, the rugged Mt Cougal section and Natural Bridge.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 333 68004
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said the $3.6 million property was purchased as part of the $39 million South East Queensland Rainforest Program.
Mr McNamara said the property, located near the Mt Warning volcano rim, had great environmental significance.
“This property is the linchpin of the whole $39 million rainforest program,” Mr McNamara said.
“The program aims to purchase and protect areas of high conservation value in South East Queensland.
“The newly acquired land will provide the first protected link between the east and west sections of Springbrook National Park.
“The property has a diverse landscape which supports a rich variety of animals including the Albert’s Lyrebird, Rufous Scrub-bird, Whirring Treefrog and Spotted-tailed Quoll.
“Its purchase ensures protection for this important habitat,” Mr McNamara said.
Member for Mudgeeraba Dianne Reilly welcomed the expansion of the park.
“The property, located near the Best of All Lookout on Repeater Station Road, will be a wonderful addition to Springbrook National Park,” Ms Reilly said.
“The cooperation of local landowners has ensured that this parcel of land can be preserved and enjoyed by future generations.
“The property is exceptional. It is frequently in cloud and has an average rainfall of between 2-3 metres, qualities not seen anywhere else in Australia outside of the Wet Tropics.
“Springbrook offers visitors impressive views of subtropical and temperate rainforest, spectacular waterfalls, and mountain streams,” she said.
The State Government has bought back more than 470 hectares of land to enlarge Springbrook National Park and plans to acquire more than 500 hectares.
The park will soon cover 3500 hectares and contains the popular Purling Brook Falls on Springbrook Plateau, the rugged Mt Cougal section and Natural Bridge.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 333 68004