Work in Hull Road Reserve, Beecroft
Natural and Cultural Heritage
- Soil derived from Hawkesbury Sandstone & Wianamatta Shale with large sandstone outcrops evident
- Vegetation Community E. pilularis- A. costata- S. glomulifera Tall Open-forest with E. saligna also present
- Street trees at the site are heritage listed and are regarded as being of local heritage significance
- Site falls within Beecroft Heritage Conservation Area (Hornsby Shire LEP, 1994)
Conservation Status
- Reserve comprises part of an urban fauna habitat link
- Locally significant vegetation community
Condition/ Impacts
- This small riparian reserve has remnant canopy trees present as well as dead trees with hollows.
- The reserve is surrounded by residential development.
- Overall condition is good
- Stormwater outlet
- Encroachment from adjacent residential properties
- Previous dumping
- Informal tracks
Main weeds
- Palm Grass, Wandering Jew, Balloon Vine, Impatiens, Ginger, Castor Oil Plant, Monsteira, Banana, Privet, garden escapes
Comments
- Large remnant Blue Gums and exposed sandstone bedrock on site.