Flora & Fauna

Some of the most significant flora and fauna in Victoria can be found in Ballarat. Miners Rest Wetland contains a population of the endangered, Stiff Groundsel (Senecio Behrianus) of which there are only five known sites growing in the wild. It is also an important site for Lathams Snipe, a migratory species listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Victoria Park contains significant remnant indigenous grasslands. Botanical surveys have indicated over 50 indigenous plant varieties across two major sites. The grasslands have been recognised as significant and worthy of protection since 1990. Since that time, other areas of the Park have been identified as containing diverse native ground flora communities.

Indigenous Plants of Southern Ballarat and Indigenous Wildlife of Southern Ballarat brochures are available from Parks & Environment, City of Ballarat 03 5320 5500 and the Leigh Catchment Group 03 5341 2364 or leighcg@ncable.net.au.

For more information visit the 'Flora for Fauna' website www.floraforfauna.com.au.