Environment
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Vegetation
Eucalypts growing in the park include:
- Messmate
- Manna Gum
- Scent-bark
- Broad-leaved Peppermint
- Narrow-leaved Peppermint.
Candlebarks also grow in gullies and are easily recognised by their stark white trunks.
Victoria's floral emblem, the Common Heath, is one of the plants frequently found growing under eucalypts. Look for its pink or white bells. There are many plants from the pea family growing, including the rich purple flowered Hardenbergia or Sarsparilla.
Animals
Common birds include:
- Grey Currawongs
- Crimson Rosellas
- White-throated Tree-creepers
- Grey Fantails
- thornbills
- robins
- honeyeaters.
Two migratory species found in the gullies are the Rufous Fantail and Satin Flycatcher.
Koalas and Black Wallabies are common, although they can be difficult to locate. The koala's main food source is the Manna Gum, a white-trunked tree with hanging ribbons of bark on its trunk. It is common in damper gullies along with Candlebark Gums.
Visitor experiences
Community input sought on the future of Yarra Flats
19 Apr 2012
Local residents and friends of Yarra Flats in Melbourne’s north are invited to view plans and talk with staff from Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and Banyule City Council about proposals for the popular park. Views on the following proposals are sought: Three new experiential walks to open up views …