Biodiversity

The Dubbo area’s diverse biology is typical of the Western Plains of NSW.

In the days before European settlement, this included:

Large areas of open grassy woodland which supplied excellent grazing for mobs of kangaroos, wallabies and emus
Forested rivers, creeks and wetlands which offered respite and refuge for both animals and humans during the heat of summer and drought
Volcanic slopes that provided a range of habitats and soil types which promoted diverse plant growth and provided a range of habitats for animals.

Why not visit the Biodiversity Garden at the Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden in Dubbo to see this diversity recreated in a small space?

A useful introduction to common bird species found in and around Dubbo is the Birds of the Backyards of Dubbo (PDF 1.1MB) brochure.

Other useful links:
Dubbo's Reserves
Dubbo Field Naturalist and Conservation Society
NSW Threatened Species Database
NSW Wildlife Atlas

Last Edited: 10 Oct 2024