Birdlife Australia Gluepot Reserve
BirdLife Australia Gluepot Reserve Gluepot is one of the largest community managed and operated conservation reserves in Australia and is considered a model that shows sustainable use of a pastoral landscape is both feasible and desirable. A highly successful program of this size and complexity is unique in Australian land management.
The reserve is managed and operated entirely by volunteers. Some 54,000 ha in size, it is home to 18 nationally threatened species of birds, 53 species of reptiles and 12 species of bats, some of which are nationally threatened.
The Reserve’s overall management objectives is to “Effectively manage a large, protected area for biodiversity conservation as an addition to Australia’s National Reserve System and to develop a successful, financially independent model supported by local communities”.
Gluepot receives many thousands of visitors each year, including birdwatchers, conservationists and people interested in nature. The reserve has developed walking trails, a visitor information centre, four camping grounds comprising a total of 54 nodal camping sites that provide quality camping experience for visitors. In addition the reserve has research accommodation quarters, library and converted shearing shed into an education centre running up to 13 environmental education courses each year.
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BirdLife Australia Gluepot Reserve Gluepot is one of the largest community managed and operated conservation reserves in Australia and is considered a model that shows sustainable use of a pastoral landscape is both feasible and desirable. A highly successful program of this size and complexity is unique in Australian land management. The reserve is managed and operated entirely by volunteers. Some 54,000 ha in size, it is home to 18 nationally threatened species of birds, 53 species of reptiles and 12 species of bats, some of which are nationally threatened. The Reserve's overall management objectives is to "Effectively manage a large, protected area for biodiversity conservation as an addition to Australia's National Reserve System and to develop a successful, financially independent model supported by local communities". Gluepot receives many thousands of visitors each year, including birdwatchers, conservationists and people interested in nature. The reserve has developed walking trails, a visitor information centre, four camping grounds comprising a total of 54 nodal camping sites that provide quality camping experience for visitors. In addition the reserve has research accommodation quarters, library and converted shearing shed into an education centre running up to 13 environmental education courses each year.
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Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve
Gluepot Reserve is Birds Australia’s first publicly funded Reserve. Located in the semi-arid South Australian mallee it is considered by many to be one of the crown jewels in the nation’s reserve system. This 50,000 ha large area of virgin mallee scrub contains no less than 6 nationally endangered bird species and a unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh conditions. Purchased in 1997, Gluepot is rapidly becoming a centre for scientific research. Its accessibility means it is one of the few areas in Australia where birdwatchers can relatively easily observe otherwise hard-to-find species.
Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve - Camping
Gluepot Reserve is a conservation reserve providing day visitor and bush camping facilities. Four large camping grounds are sited in quality birding areas and each site is located amongst mallee and well separated from its neighbouring sites.
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