Livingstone state forests

Livingstone State Forest in Queensland, Australia, was originally established in 1915 to supply timber to the town of Junee. In 2001, it was designated as a national park spanning 1,919 hectares. The park showcases diverse vegetation types, including grass trees, mallee, kangaroo grass, and open forest, and is recognized as part of the South-west Slopes of NSW Important Bird Area, playing a crucial role in the conservation of various bird species, such as swift parrots.

Visitors to Livingstone National Park have the opportunity to engage in recreational activities like walking, biking, or horse riding along multi-use tracks and exploring the park's rich flora and fauna. The park serves as a vital conservation area for the South West slopes, harboring endangered plant species like the Yass Daisy, Ammobium craspedioides. It presents a unique landscape that offers insights into the natural history of the region, preserving the unique environment of the South West Slopes for future generations to appreciate.

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