Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve
The Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve (Birrpayi: Gukangbang or Gukangbak) is a protected nature reserve located in the mid–north coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The 6-hectare (15-acre) reserve, situated on the Manning River near Taree, is a rare example of a subtropical lowland rainforest.
| Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve New South Wales | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Coocumbac Island, photographed from Taree | |
Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve | |
| Nearest town or city | Taree |
| Coordinates | 31°55′12″S 152°27′18″E |
| Established | September 1981 |
| Area | 0.06 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
Much of Australia's lowland sub tropical rainforest was cleared for housing and agriculture, leaving only small patches remaining, such as at Coocumbac Island. The soils are derived from the Manning River. These alluvial soils are enriched from basaltic deposits upstream at Barrington Tops and the Comboyne and Bulga plateaux. The average annual rainfall in nearby Taree is 1,176 millimetres (46.3 in).
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