Why is Towra point important?
Why is Towra point important?
Towra Point Nature Reserve is an important area for maintaining the biodiversity of the Sydney region. Its seagrass beds, in conjunction with its mangrove and saltmarsh communities, provide critical shelter and food for juvenile fish and crustaceans.
How was Towra point formed?
Towra Point was formed from the accretion of Aeolian sediment from Kurnell Peninsula and alluvial sediments from the Georges River, and continues to change on this basis. Sediment from the Georges River flows into Botany Bay where it is mostly flushed out into the ocean.
How old is Towra Point?
Towra Point Nature Reserve
| Towra Point Nature Reserve New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°00′23″S 151°09′55″ECoordinates: 34°00′23″S 151°09′55″E |
| Established | August 1982 |
| Area | 6.03 km2 (2.3 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
How big is the Ramsar site at Towra Point?
The entire Ramsar site lies within Towra Point Nature Reserve, which is managed by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW). At the time of designation in February 1984, the Ramsar site included 281.7 hectares within the nature reserve boundary.
Where is Towra Point nature reserve in Sydney?
Towra Point Nature Reserve Ramsar site consists of 386.5 hectares of wetlands that lie on the southern shore of Botany Bay, approximately 16 kilometres from Sydney city centre. The entire Ramsar site lies within Towra Point Nature Reserve, which is managed by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW).
Why is Towra Point important to the environment?
Towra Point is a critical roosting and feeding habitat for large numbers of migratory shorebird species and a significant nesting site for the endangered little tern (Sterna albifrons). The mangroves and seagrass provide protection and food for juvenile fish species, and the release of crab larvae from
What are the Threatened Species at Towra Point?
Towra Point Nature Reserve supports three threatened species: grey-headed flying-fox magenta lilly pilly green and golden bell frog
