Ramornie National Park, National park near Grafton, Australia
Ramornie National Park lies between the Nymboida and Orara rivers, about 25 km west of Grafton. Its eucalyptus forest includes Large-leaved Spotted Gum, Pink Bloodwood, Lemon-scented Gum, Thick-leaved Mahogany, Grey Box, Grey Gum, Grey Ironbark and Turpentine. Sixteen eucalyptus species have been recorded in the park.
The park lies between the Nymboida and Orara rivers, southwest of Nymboida National Park. For about 150 years the land was used as cattle pasture, and the undergrowth was burned regularly to keep it open. That grazing history left the park prone to bushfires, which break out at least every few years.
The park lies between the Nymboida and Orara rivers, southwest of Nymboida National Park. Its eucalyptus forest includes Large-leaved Spotted Gum, Pink Bloodwood, Lemon-scented Gum, Thick-leaved Mahogany, Grey Box, Grey Gum, Grey Ironbark and Turpentine. For about 150 years the land was grazed as pasture and the undergrowth was burned regularly to keep it open.
The best time to visit is during dry weather, as wet conditions can make some trails difficult. Bring sturdy shoes and check for current conditions before arriving at the site.
The undergrowth was burned regularly for about 150 years to maintain cattle pasture, which is why the park is now prone to bushfires that break out at least every few years. Ten small bat species listed as threatened have been recorded in these forests.
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