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Modelled extent of Pre-European and contemporary grasslands of the Victorian Volcanic Plain. Enlarge Image.
GPN is conducting an audit of the grasslands of Melbourne, with the aim of recording their extent and quality and making that information publicly available through the map above. This is an ongoing project, and the maps in our map library will be regularly updated.
Incredibly, no thorough map of Melbourne’s grasslands exists. This gap shows just how under-resourced Melbourne’s grasslands are.
Grasslands are managed by a multitude of organisations, including 15 local councils, a couple of rail authorities, VicRoads, various utility companies, other government departments such as DELWP and Parks Victoria, federal authorities, as well as many private landholders.
Grassland
Grassland
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Area (ha):
26.78967183
Strategically located railway-edge grassland adjacent to Ajax Road Grassland. Privately owned, in decline as a result of poor management. Part of a proposed Bay to Coast to Grassland biolink through Hobsons Bay.
Main photo: Looking west, Ajax Road North grassland links to Ajax Road Grassland across the road
Main photo: Looking west, Ajax Road North grassland links to Ajax Road Grassland across the road
LGA:
HOBSONS BAY
Area (ha):
4.371299969
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Area (ha):
24.52867633
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
LGA:
MELTON
Area (ha):
11.17428747
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Area (ha):
14.93023909
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Area (ha):
26.78967183
Small grassland within Afton Street Conservation Reserve. Includes 25 regionally significant indigenous species.
Main photo: City views and a pleasant trail
2: Hard to love a locked-away grassland
3: Predator proofing overkill
4: Views across the Maribyrnong valley
Main photo: City views and a pleasant trail
2: Hard to love a locked-away grassland
3: Predator proofing overkill
4: Views across the Maribyrnong valley
LGA:
MOONEE VALLEY
Area (ha):
0.526035915
High-quality Roadside grassland, including Kangaroo Grass and Seasonal Herbaceous Wetlands. Adjacent to Mount Ridley Nature Conservation Reserve. Matted Flax-lily and Golden Sun Moth present.
Main photo: Wetland at base of low rise, dominated by rushes, spike-sedge and grasses_© Biosis
2: Wetland at the western end of the northern drainage option_© Biosis
3: Wetland dominated by Brown Backed Wallaby-grass and Common Spike Sedge_© Biosis
4: A small stand of River Red Gum constitutes the only Plains Grassy Woodland on the Reserve_© Biosis
5: Dominated by Kangaroo Grass_© Biosis
6: Gorse infestation around an otherwise high-quality remnant Plains Grassland dominated by Kangaroo Grass and herbs_© Biosis
7: Plants along the northern drainage corridor_© Biosis
8: plants along the southern drainage corridor_© Biosis
9: Poor quality Plains Grassland dominated by Wallaby-grass and Spear-grass, habitat for Golden Sun Moth_© Biosis
Main photo: Wetland at base of low rise, dominated by rushes, spike-sedge and grasses_© Biosis
2: Wetland at the western end of the northern drainage option_© Biosis
3: Wetland dominated by Brown Backed Wallaby-grass and Common Spike Sedge_© Biosis
4: A small stand of River Red Gum constitutes the only Plains Grassy Woodland on the Reserve_© Biosis
5: Dominated by Kangaroo Grass_© Biosis
6: Gorse infestation around an otherwise high-quality remnant Plains Grassland dominated by Kangaroo Grass and herbs_© Biosis
7: Plants along the northern drainage corridor_© Biosis
8: plants along the southern drainage corridor_© Biosis
9: Poor quality Plains Grassland dominated by Wallaby-grass and Spear-grass, habitat for Golden Sun Moth_© Biosis
LGA:
HUME
Area (ha):
135.7787174
Grassland and wetland on the ephemeral Aitken Creek.
Main photo: Partly confined channel with basalt boulder riffle_© Jacobs
2: Drained section of Aitken Creek Main Channel east of Mickleham Road_© Jacobs
3: Mature trees along Aitken Creek_© Jacobs
Main photo: Partly confined channel with basalt boulder riffle_© Jacobs
2: Drained section of Aitken Creek Main Channel east of Mickleham Road_© Jacobs
3: Mature trees along Aitken Creek_© Jacobs
LGA:
HUME
Area (ha):
1.826590724
Nationally significant grassland with Critically Endangered Spiny Rice-flower and rare salt-tolerant Kangaroo Grass. Adjacent to state-significant Truganina Swamp and linked to Ramsar wetlands. Privately owned and poorly managed. GPN and local council blocked attempts to develop and clear the grassland. Part of a proposed Hobsons Bay Coast to Grassland biolink.
Main photo: Looking east, over the edge of Truganina Swamp, and rare salt-tolerate Kangaroo Grass
2: A vast sea of Kangaroo Grass
3: Embedded rock, never ploughed
4: Expanse of Kangaroo Grass less obvious now after several years of La Nina
5: Looking north from a management track on the southern edge
6: Looking west
7: Occasionally waterlogged
8: On a residential street, passive recreation could provide a positive buffer
9: The grassland interface is unsightly here, with dumping and rampant weeds
Main photo: Looking east, over the edge of Truganina Swamp, and rare salt-tolerate Kangaroo Grass
2: A vast sea of Kangaroo Grass
3: Embedded rock, never ploughed
4: Expanse of Kangaroo Grass less obvious now after several years of La Nina
5: Looking north from a management track on the southern edge
6: Looking west
7: Occasionally waterlogged
8: On a residential street, passive recreation could provide a positive buffer
9: The grassland interface is unsightly here, with dumping and rampant weeds
LGA:
HOBSONS BAY
Area (ha):
78.02290487
Fenced offset site reserved for Spiny Rice-flower population. No public access.
Main photo: Heavily fenced, this offset protects Spiny Rice-flower
2: Regularly managed
Main photo: Heavily fenced, this offset protects Spiny Rice-flower
2: Regularly managed
LGA:
HOBSONS BAY
Area (ha):
5.39799066
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Area (ha):
44.15225552
A small suburban grassland notable for council-led community engagement design. Good signage and fencing, co-located with shelter and play.
Main photo: Grassland integrated with local play space
2: Edge shows care
3: Good-quality grassland, well managed
4: Stylish fencing lifts the interface
5: Well thought-out signage
Main photo: Grassland integrated with local play space
2: Edge shows care
3: Good-quality grassland, well managed
4: Stylish fencing lifts the interface
5: Well thought-out signage
LGA:
HUME
Area (ha):
0.926897833
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Fenced reserve, one of numerous grasslands on the unfortunately-named Kayes Drain biodiversity corridor from Ravenhall Grasslands to Ajax Road Grassland.
Main photo: Little attention paid to presentation in this industrial area
2: Dense expanse of Kangaroo Grass
3: Firebreaks and heavy, exclusionary fencing
4: Weeds rife in places
Main photo: Little attention paid to presentation in this industrial area
2: Dense expanse of Kangaroo Grass
3: Firebreaks and heavy, exclusionary fencing
4: Weeds rife in places
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Area (ha):
22.35057986
A unique interior park in a Walter Burley Griffin designed suburban estate. Some native vegetation has survived disturbances such as exotic tree planting and playground and path construction. The reserve contains Critically Endangered Spiny Rice-flower and state-listed Vulnerable Pale Swamp Everlasting.
Main photo: The estate turns its back on the grassland behind its rear fences
2: A playground is integrated into the grassland
3: Drumstick flowers and pollinator_Photo Dee Smith
4: Running Postman_Photo Dee Smith
5: Spur Velleia_Photo Dee Smith
6: The entry does little to suggest a grassland is present
Main photo: The estate turns its back on the grassland behind its rear fences
2: A playground is integrated into the grassland
3: Drumstick flowers and pollinator_Photo Dee Smith
4: Running Postman_Photo Dee Smith
5: Spur Velleia_Photo Dee Smith
6: The entry does little to suggest a grassland is present
LGA:
MOONEE VALLEY
Area (ha):
1.537059877
Numerous grassland patches, often stony rises, and Grassy Woodland integrated into Aurora residential estate. Adjacent to passive recreation, play spaces, BBQ facilities, shelters, lookouts and local, accessible place-making. Some degradation through poor management. Melbourne's best example of urban design for grassland conservation.
Main photo: Viewing platforms and grassy stony rises are a feature of the Aurora estate
2: Grassheads, stone walls and light fencing
3: Grassland is well-presented and supported by passive open space
4: More maintenance needed to control shrubs
5: Strong nature-based play next to a grassland
Main photo: Viewing platforms and grassy stony rises are a feature of the Aurora estate
2: Grassheads, stone walls and light fencing
3: Grassland is well-presented and supported by passive open space
4: More maintenance needed to control shrubs
5: Strong nature-based play next to a grassland
LGA:
WHITTLESEA
Area (ha):
58.1348922
Yet to be publicly acquired. Grassland and Grassy Woodland supporting Growling Grass Frog, Golden Sun Moth, Striped Legless Lizard, Matted Flax-lily, Curly Sedge and other rare species. Part of recently declared Merri Creek Marram Baba ('Body of the Mother') Parklands, a critical biodiversity corridor through Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Main photo: The Reserve protects Grassy Eucalypt Woodland such as this
Main photo: The Reserve protects Grassy Eucalypt Woodland such as this
LGA:
WHITTLESEA
Area (ha):
215.9460968
Like Arcade Way and the Crossway, this parcel is the internal park of a Walter Burley Griffin estate. Now it is a community garden, but under one of the big eucalypts some grassland survives, cared for by the community.
Main photo: A grassland circle remains beneath this tree
Main photo: A grassland circle remains beneath this tree
LGA:
MOONEE VALLEY
Area (ha):
0.562002429
Meaning 'Mother's Foot', this grassland, formerly known as Jukes Road Grassland, is an important part of the recently declared Merri Creek Marram Baba ('Body of the Mother') Parklands, a critical biodiversity corridor through Melbourne's northern suburbs. Long-term restoration works are being undertaken by Merri Creek Management Committee (MCMC).
Main photo: With a well-placed bike path and public open space adjacent, the grassland sits easily on Merri Creek
Main photo: With a well-placed bike path and public open space adjacent, the grassland sits easily on Merri Creek
LGA:
MERRI-BEK
Area (ha):
12.46320804
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Bordering the Merri Creek and surrounded by industry uses, Bababi Marning ('Mother's Hand') supports grassland and Grassy Woodland. It is an important part of the recently declared Merri Creek Marram Baba ('Body of the Mother') Parklands, a critical biodiversity corridor through Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Main photo: Herb-rich in places, with River Red Gums lining the creek, and good management over many years
2: Underwhelming signage
Main photo: Herb-rich in places, with River Red Gums lining the creek, and good management over many years
2: Underwhelming signage
LGA:
HUME
Area (ha):
52.63031171
Grassland
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
Other names:
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
26.78967183
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
Strategically located railway-edge grassland adjacent to Ajax Road Grassland. Privately owned, in decline as a result of poor management. Part of a proposed Bay to Coast to Grassland biolink through Hobsons Bay.
Main photo: Looking west, Ajax Road North grassland links to Ajax Road Grassland across the road
Other names:
LGA:
HOBSONS BAY
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
4.371299969
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
Other names:
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
24.52867633
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
Other names:
LGA:
MELTON
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
11.17428747
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
Other names:
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
14.93023909
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
Other names:
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
26.78967183
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
To come.
Other names:
LGA:
SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
To come.
Other names:
LGA:
BRIMBANK
Notes:
Remnant grassland vegetation but sold to be developed
Key features:
Access:
Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
3.826467134
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.76952448
Longitude (decimal):
144.8203404
Location:
Contributors:
Small grassland within Afton Street Conservation Reserve. Includes 25 regionally significant indigenous species.
Main photo: City views and a pleasant trail 2: Hard to love a locked-away grassland 3: Predator proofing overkill 4: Views across the Maribyrnong valley
Other names:
LGA:
MOONEE VALLEY
Notes:
Good views over the Maribyrnong river valley from the low hill here, including the former ammunition factory (likely to be developed for housing). Formal and informal walking paths wind around the hill and escarpment and down to the water's edge, although small gravel pits and chain wire fences may impede access. The Maribyrnong River Trail continues on to Steele Creek to the north.
Key features:
The hill contains a shrubby grassland with remnant Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra), spear grasses (Austrostipa species), Cottony Fireweed (Senecio quadridentatus), Flax-lilies (Dianella species) and others.
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
0.526035915
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.75848345
Longitude (decimal):
144.8859978
Location:
-37.761109, 144.888742
Contributors:
BC
High-quality Roadside grassland, including Kangaroo Grass and Seasonal Herbaceous Wetlands. Adjacent to Mount Ridley Nature Conservation Reserve. Matted Flax-lily and Golden Sun Moth present.
Main photo: Wetland at base of low rise, dominated by rushes, spike-sedge and grasses_© Biosis 2: Wetland at the western end of the northern drainage option_© Biosis 3: Wetland dominated by Brown Backed Wallaby-grass and Common Spike Sedge_© Biosis 4: A small stand of River Red Gum constitutes the only Plains Grassy Woodland on the Reserve_© Biosis 5: Dominated by Kangaroo Grass_© Biosis 6: Gorse infestation around an otherwise high-quality remnant Plains Grassland dominated by Kangaroo Grass and herbs_© Biosis 7: Plants along the northern drainage corridor_© Biosis 8: plants along the southern drainage corridor_© Biosis 9: Poor quality Plains Grassland dominated by Wallaby-grass and Spear-grass, habitat for Golden Sun Moth_© Biosis
Other names:
LGA:
HUME
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
135.7787174
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.54530519
Longitude (decimal):
144.9220262
Location:
-37.537950, 144.924928 (new extension of Aitken Blvd ends here, upon completion will have more insight as to entry/viewing point)
Contributors:
Grassland and wetland on the ephemeral Aitken Creek.
Main photo: Partly confined channel with basalt boulder riffle_© Jacobs 2: Drained section of Aitken Creek Main Channel east of Mickleham Road_© Jacobs 3: Mature trees along Aitken Creek_© Jacobs
Other names:
LGA:
HUME
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Bike path entrance point
Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
1.826590724
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.58679728
Longitude (decimal):
144.8990568
Location:
-37.585781, 144.900532
Contributors:
External URL one:
https://www.mcmc.org.au/about-us/what-we-do/revegetation-restoration/aitken-creek-reserve-craigiebur
Nationally significant grassland with Critically Endangered Spiny Rice-flower and rare salt-tolerant Kangaroo Grass. Adjacent to state-significant Truganina Swamp and linked to Ramsar wetlands. Privately owned and poorly managed. GPN and local council blocked attempts to develop and clear the grassland. Part of a proposed Hobsons Bay Coast to Grassland biolink.
Main photo: Looking east, over the edge of Truganina Swamp, and rare salt-tolerate Kangaroo Grass 2: A vast sea of Kangaroo Grass 3: Embedded rock, never ploughed 4: Expanse of Kangaroo Grass less obvious now after several years of La Nina 5: Looking north from a management track on the southern edge 6: Looking west 7: Occasionally waterlogged 8: On a residential street, passive recreation could provide a positive buffer 9: The grassland interface is unsightly here, with dumping and rampant weeds
Other names:
Slough Estate Grassland
LGA:
HOBSONS BAY
Notes:
McDougall 1987: 'The site has not been grazed recently and appears in excellent condition. Weed cover is sparse. The mosaic of Themeda and Danthonia [Rytidosperma] domination is exemplary of Tussock Grassland structure. The site should be retained for educational and research purposes.' Threatened by development
Key features:
Access:
Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
78.02290487
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.86151895
Longitude (decimal):
144.7993832
Location:
Contributors:
External URL one:
https://www.biosis.com.au/ajax-road-altona/
External URL two:
https://grassyplains.net.au/ajax-road-grassland-veg-removal-voted-down/
Fenced offset site reserved for Spiny Rice-flower population. No public access.
Main photo: Heavily fenced, this offset protects Spiny Rice-flower 2: Regularly managed
Other names:
LGA:
HOBSONS BAY
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Fenced grassland. Unable to access without prior permission.
Type:
Nature Conservation Reserve
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
5.39799066
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.84992948
Longitude (decimal):
144.783988
Location:
-37.851053, 144.783664
Contributors:
The Western Grassland Reserve, part of state-federal Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA), is failing to deliver promised conservation outcomes due to poor set-up and implementation. Only 18% acquired. Weeds proliferating. Complex management issues. Huge, urgent restoration effort required to save remaining recoverable, good-quality grassland. Some praiseworthy recent progress by reinvigorated team.
Other names:
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
44.15225552
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
A small suburban grassland notable for council-led community engagement design. Good signage and fencing, co-located with shelter and play.
Main photo: Grassland integrated with local play space 2: Edge shows care 3: Good-quality grassland, well managed 4: Stylish fencing lifts the interface 5: Well thought-out signage
Other names:
Amberfield Wildflower Grassland Reserve
LGA:
HUME
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Low fence, accessible
Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
0.926897833
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.59697923
Longitude (decimal):
144.9123153
Location:
-37.596810, 144.911923
Contributors:
Fenced reserve, one of numerous grasslands on the unfortunately-named Kayes Drain biodiversity corridor from Ravenhall Grasslands to Ajax Road Grassland.
Main photo: Little attention paid to presentation in this industrial area 2: Dense expanse of Kangaroo Grass 3: Firebreaks and heavy, exclusionary fencing 4: Weeds rife in places
Other names:
Laverton North
LGA:
WYNDHAM
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Fenced grassland. Unable to access without prior permission.
Type:
Nature Conservation Reserve
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
22.35057986
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.81457677
Longitude (decimal):
144.7747593
Location:
-37.816770, 144.774698
Contributors:
External URL one:
https://www.victorianflora.com/Places/Grassland/Melbourne/Laverton-North-Grasslands/
External URL two:
https://www.victorianflora.com/Places/Grassland/Melbourne/AnglisHist
A unique interior park in a Walter Burley Griffin designed suburban estate. Some native vegetation has survived disturbances such as exotic tree planting and playground and path construction. The reserve contains Critically Endangered Spiny Rice-flower and state-listed Vulnerable Pale Swamp Everlasting.
Main photo: The estate turns its back on the grassland behind its rear fences 2: A playground is integrated into the grassland 3: Drumstick flowers and pollinator_Photo Dee Smith 4: Running Postman_Photo Dee Smith 5: Spur Velleia_Photo Dee Smith 6: The entry does little to suggest a grassland is present
Other names:
LGA:
MOONEE VALLEY
Notes:
Arcade Way Reserve is located to the east of Arcade Way, in a residential area of East Keilor and Avondale Heights within the City of Moonee Valley, between Milleara Road to the east and the Maribyrnong River to the west, approximately 10 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne central business district
Key features:
Access:
Accessible via Arcade Way
Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
1.537059877
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.74849298
Longitude (decimal):
144.8592064
Location:
-37.748945, 144.854723
Contributors:
External URL one:
https://grasslands.ecolinc.vic.edu.au/grassland/arcade-way-reserve
External URL two:
https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/live/my-neighbourhood/nature/
To come.
Other names:
LGA:
GOLDEN PLAINS
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
7.407895554
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
Numerous grassland patches, often stony rises, and Grassy Woodland integrated into Aurora residential estate. Adjacent to passive recreation, play spaces, BBQ facilities, shelters, lookouts and local, accessible place-making. Some degradation through poor management. Melbourne's best example of urban design for grassland conservation.
Main photo: Viewing platforms and grassy stony rises are a feature of the Aurora estate 2: Grassheads, stone walls and light fencing 3: Grassland is well-presented and supported by passive open space 4: More maintenance needed to control shrubs 5: Strong nature-based play next to a grassland
Other names:
LGA:
WHITTLESEA
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
58.1348922
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
Yet to be publicly acquired. Grassland and Grassy Woodland supporting Growling Grass Frog, Golden Sun Moth, Striped Legless Lizard, Matted Flax-lily, Curly Sedge and other rare species. Part of recently declared Merri Creek Marram Baba ('Body of the Mother') Parklands, a critical biodiversity corridor through Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Main photo: The Reserve protects Grassy Eucalypt Woodland such as this
Other names:
LGA:
WHITTLESEA
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Conservation Area
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
215.9460968
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
Like Arcade Way and the Crossway, this parcel is the internal park of a Walter Burley Griffin estate. Now it is a community garden, but under one of the big eucalypts some grassland survives, cared for by the community.
Main photo: A grassland circle remains beneath this tree
Other names:
LGA:
MOONEE VALLEY
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
0.562002429
Lattidude (decimal):
Longitude (decimal):
Location:
Contributors:
Meaning 'Mother's Foot', this grassland, formerly known as Jukes Road Grassland, is an important part of the recently declared Merri Creek Marram Baba ('Body of the Mother') Parklands, a critical biodiversity corridor through Melbourne's northern suburbs. Long-term restoration works are being undertaken by Merri Creek Management Committee (MCMC).
Main photo: With a well-placed bike path and public open space adjacent, the grassland sits easily on Merri Creek
Other names:
Jukes Road Grassland
LGA:
MERRI-BEK
Notes:
Accessible via Jukes Rd
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Type:
NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
12.46320804
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.70221728
Longitude (decimal):
144.9798236
Location:
-37.70138794471818, 144.9797709
Contributors:
External URL one:
https://www.mcmc.org.au/about-merri-creek/the-habitat-network-parklands/jukes-road-grassland
Bordering the Merri Creek and surrounded by industry uses, Bababi Marning ('Mother's Hand') supports grassland and Grassy Woodland. It is an important part of the recently declared Merri Creek Marram Baba ('Body of the Mother') Parklands, a critical biodiversity corridor through Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Main photo: Herb-rich in places, with River Red Gums lining the creek, and good management over many years 2: Underwhelming signage
Other names:
Cooper Street Grassland
LGA:
HUME
Notes:
An area of approximately 100 ha of open space along and surrounding Merri Creek between Barry Rd and Cooper St including the 52.6 ha Bababi Marning (Cooper St Grassland) Reserve managed by Parks Victoria. (It is one of four grassland sites along Merri Creek that together form a proposed Parks Victoria park to be called Marran Baba, or "body of the mother.") Rural City of Murray Bridge?
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Nature Conservation Reserve
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
52.63031171
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.6544944
Longitude (decimal):
144.9730887
Location:
-37.65112684739164, 144.97305359956204
Contributors:
DS
External URL one:
https://www.mcmc.org.au/about-merri-creek/the-habitat-network-parklands/cooper-st-grassland
External URL two:
https://grasslands.ecolinc.vic.edu.au/grassland/bababi-marning-cooper-street-grassland-nature-conser
External URL three:
https://www.mcmc.org.au/about-merri-creek/the-habitat-network-parklands/cooper-st-grassland
To come.
Other names:
LGA:
GANNAWARRA
Notes:
Key features:
Access:
Type:
Nature Conservation Reserve
Status:
Extant
Area (ha):
2639.887688
Lattidude (decimal):
-35.65693659
Longitude (decimal):
143.6789647
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Contributors:
External URL one:
https://grasslands.ecolinc.vic.edu.au/grassland/bael-bael-grassland-nature-conservation-reserve
External URL two:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2020/06/05/06/09/gems-in-the-grass+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk
External URL three:
https://grasslands.ecolinc.vic.edu.au/grassland/bael-bael-grassland-nature-conservation-reserve
External URL four:
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Pf6lt0-srdEJ: