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Geographical Location


Address:
LOT 452
Cape Tribulation Road
Cow Bay, Queensland, Australia
Latitude & Longitude:
16°13' 50.88"S - 145°25' 23.41"E
Global Positioning System (GPS) Reference:
330 658E   8210 155
1:100 000 Map Sheet Reference:
Mossman 7963

Site Description

The block is covered by lowland rainforest of high conservation value that is typical of much of the Daintree area.

Technically the vegetation type is a mesophyll vine forest with a canopy to approximately 26m in height. There are no significant weeds or invasive plant species on the block.

In an initial survey, more than 90 species of plants were recorded including a number of;

(a) important food trees for the cassowary (especially laurels, quandongs); and

(b) numerous plants known only from the Daintree area.

Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)

There was also evidence from paths and droppings of recent usage of the block by cassowaries. From previous detailed surveys in the area, it is likely that there would be in excess of 200 different plant species on the bock.

An amplexing pair of Orange Thighed Treefrogs

Overall, the block is a good representative example of Daintree rainforest which provides habitat of high conservation value for a wide range of native plant and animals, including a number of rare and threatened species. The area is typical habitat of the Orange Thighed Tree Frog.


 
 

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