Size
13.3 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Spiny rice-flower
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
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Network of nature havens
The growling grass frog, golden sun moth and striped legless lizard are just some of the threatened species being protected in our network of conservation areas around Melbourne.
As Melbourne's new suburbs are planned, we work with the development industry to make sure areas of ecological value are protected. We have set up strict planning controls to protect and secure conservation land - many of these areas are right next to some of our newest suburbs. There are three main kinds of conservation areas, including:
- growling grass frog conservation areas
- nature conservation areas
- regional parks.
These new green spaces will also provide local residents and Victorians with more opportunities to connect with nature.
How are they created?
The 36 conservation areas are identified in the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. These conservation areas are set aside to protect and manage threatened species and ecosystems.
When development begins, the conservation areas must be managed and protected by the landowner.
When development finishes, the conservation area is secured and protected by:
- being transferred to the Crown to be managed as public land
- retained as private land and managed under an on-title land management agreement entered into with the landowner.
Conservation areas map
Western growth corridor
Size
41.5 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Small golden moths orchid
- Spiny rice-flower
- Growling grass frog
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Permanently protected.
Size
175.8 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Small golden moths orchid
- Spiny rice-flower
- Growling grass frog
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Some parts permanently protected.
Size
46.3 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Spiny rice-flower
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard habitat
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
35.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Large-fruit groundsel
- Spiny rice-flower
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
94.3 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Spiny rice-flower
- Large-fruit groundsel
Status
- Existing offset.
Size
31.8 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Spiny rice-flower
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
94.8 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
43.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Under investigation.
Size
3.3 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Spiny rice-flower
- Button wrinklewort
Status
- Some sections are permanently protected.
Size
21.1 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Spiny rice-flower
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Permanently protected.
Size
1 hectare
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Spiny rice-flower
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Existing Crown land (road reserve).
Size
51.7 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Striped legless lizard
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
496.8 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Growling grass frog
Status
- Some sections are permanently protected.
Size
518.3 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Growling grass frog
- Seasonal herbaceous wetland
Status
Some sections permanently protected.
North-western growth corridor
Size
18.3 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
14.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
203 hectares (two different sites)
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Growling grass frog
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
2.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
26.1 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Melbourne yellow-gum
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
666.9 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Growling grass frog
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Northern growth corridor
Size
182.5 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Matted flax-lily
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
108.9 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Matted flax-lily
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
25 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Natural temperate grassland
- Matted flax-lily
- Striped legless lizard
Status
- Some sections permanently protected.
Size
1.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
Status
- Permanently protected.
Size
110.1 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Golden sun moth
- Matted flax-lily
Status
- Permanently protected.
This conservation area includes ‘Banda Bail Reserve’, managed by Hume City Council (Committee of Management) and Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation are contracted to do land management.
Size
26.5 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Golden sun moth
- Matted flax-lily
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
189.9 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Natural temperate grassland
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
37.7 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Golden sun moth
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
215.9 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Natural temperate grassland
- Matted flax-lily
- Striped legless lizard
- Growling grass frog
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
21 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
Status
- Some parts are permanently protected.
Size
123.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Native temperate grassland
- Curly sedge
- Striped legless lizard habitat
- Matted flax-lily
- Plains wander habitat
Status
- Some parts are permanently protected.
Size
404.8 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Grassy eucalypt woodland
- Natural temperate grassland
- Golden sun moth
- Striped legless lizard
- Matted flax-lily
Status
- Not yet permanently protected.
Size
990.4 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Growling grass frog
Status
- Some sections are permanently protected.
South-eastern growth corridor
Size
2.2 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Matted flax-lily
- Maroon leek orchid
- Swamp everlasting habitat
- Southern brown bandicoot
Status
Existing public land.
Size
269.5 hectares
Biodiversity values
- Growling grass frog
Status
- Some sections are permanently protected.
Further information about conservation area boundaries is provided in Guidance Note: Implementing the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors, 2015. For questions related to conservation area boundaries or for a copy of the Guidance Note document, please email conservation.planning@deeca.vic.gov.au.
Page last updated: 28/09/24