Down Road Nature Reserve is a protected area of Western Australia in the south-western part of the state. It is located approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) northwest of Albany. It has existed since 1932 and covers an area of approximately 7.78 square kilometers.[3]
Down Road Nature Reserve Western Australia | |
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Nearest town or city | Drome |
Coordinates | 34°57′S 117°45′E / 34.950°S 117.750°E |
Established | 1932 |
Area | 778 hectares (1,920 acres)[1][2] |
Managing authorities | Parks and Wildlife Service, Government of Western Australia |
See also | List of protected areas of Western Australia |
Geography
The protected area is near the village of Drome. There are a few unpaved paths through the area. A small river also flows through the area. Marbellup Flats and Seven Mile Creek wetlands extend into the sanctuary.
Flora and fauna
Beaufortia sparsa grow in the nature reserve. The forest in the sanctuary is a mixed forest of Jarrah and Marri trees.[4]
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