Meroo National Park
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Meroo National Park is a national park in on South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.


History

Meroo has only recently been designated as a National Park. Previously it was a state forest which contained an unregulated camp ground with beautiful beaches and bushland. The area was badly damaged over ten years ago by bushfires. Because of this damage and its constant use by holiday goers the National Park lands authority decided to create a National Park on this State Forest land in an attempt to help regenerate the bushland.


Description

As well as the beaches there are tidal rockpools and a rocky island that can be reached at low tide. Many sea creatures can be found such as crabs, star fish, small fish and sea urchins. Since its creation as a National Park new rules and regulations have been brought in to increase care of the natural bushland and native fauna. Fenced off areas around the headlands to stop erosion have been created and areas for camping have been reduced. This has helped to increase the natural bush regenerate from the devastating fires. The park's wildlife appears to be increasing in numbers with wallabies and possums being seen regularly. The sound of native birds can be heard again too. The park forms part of the Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area, identified as such by
BirdLife International BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats. BirdLife International's priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding i ...
because of its importance for swift parrots. Meroo is home to 12 endangered wildlife species, including the nationally endangered
green and golden bell frog The green and golden bell frog (''Ranoidea aurea''), also named the green bell frog, green and golden swamp frog and green frog, is a species of ground-dwelling tree frog native to eastern Australia. Despite its classification and climbing abi ...
. The average elevation of the terrain is 55 metres above sea level. Image:Meroo National Park 3.JPG, Beach directly south of Termeil Point Image:Meroo National Park 2.JPG, View north from Termeil Point towards Tabourie Lake Image:Termeil Point rocks.JPG, Rocks at Termeil Point, Meroo National Park


See also

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Protected areas of New South Wales The Protected areas of New South Wales include both terrestrial and marine protected areas. there are 225 national parks in New South Wales. A number established since the late 1970s followed campaigns by local residents and environmentalis ...


References

National parks of New South Wales 2001 establishments in Australia Important Bird Areas of New South Wales Protected areas established in 2001 {{NewSouthWales-protected-area-stub