The 16:6 Heritage Trust comprises four separate Heritage agreements that share one or more boundaries to represent just over 2000 acres of native Vegetation situated in the Mid Murray depression between the Ridley and Swan Reach Conservation Parks.
The typical Mallee woodland and shrublands represented within 16:6 is dominated by eucalypt species that produce multiple stems from an underground rootstock known as a lignotuber.
There are associated areas that comprise understorey that is quite varied depending upon the soil type, past farming practices and fire regimes to be dominated by hummock grasses (spinifex), chenopods or other woody shrubs.
These four sections of land were partly cleared at the turn of the century for cropping and some grazing, however, by 1945 this semi-arid area was deemed to be untenable. Due to the comparatively intact stratum, this land is home to a quite diverse representation of Flora, fauna, and invertebrate species.
16:6 is fortunate to be the home to a range of unique species including several rare or threatened species
Creative Pursuits
With over 2000 acres of land, there is plenty of space to explore and create. We have a number of artists and photographers who have been inspired by the beauty of the land and the wildlife that call it home.
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Many people think that the semi-arid Mallee is devoid of life, as at first glance it can be bleak. The fact is that this unique land is home to thousands of awesome species, both beautiful and unique flora and fauna.
Here are a few of the most recent pictures, to dispel the myth of the Mallee being droll and showcase how amazing it is!
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