NATIONAL WILDERNESS RED INDEX

Published by the Colong Foundation for Wilderness Ltd. 30/09/94
Level 2, 332 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
Ph (02) 9261 2400; Fax (02) 9261 2144.

Name:

BULLOO NORTH

Nominated by:

Not recorded

Location:

Not recorded

Size
For size and tenure information contact the Colong Foundation.

DESCRIPTION

The Bulloo Overflow consists of low lying swamps and small sand dunes which are
infrequently flooded by the Bulloo River from Queensland. During floods the
entire overflow area may be covered by water, whilst in dry times the land is
sparsely vegetated claypans. To the west of the Overflow are stoney plains that
merge into the steep hills of the Grey Range. [1]

The Bulloo Overflow represents a unique inland wetland system featuring a
drought-flood phenomena, which is reflected in the flora and fauna. [2]

The area contains several rare species of birds and supports a wide range of
water birds and migratory waders when in flood. [3]

STATE FORESTS

ENDANGERED SPECIES

BULLOO NORTH contains the following endangered animals:
GREY GRASS-WREN [4]

LAND USE HISTORY

CONSERVATION HISTORY

THREATS

GRAZING
The Bulloo Overflow is used by eight sheep and cattle grazing properties. [5]

CONTACTS

No contacts are recorded from that area.
ENDNOTES
1
Prineas, 1986.

2
Prineas, 1986

3
Prineas, 1986.

4
Prineas, 1986.

5
Prineas, 1986.

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