Gunbower–Koondrook–Perricoota Forest

Sunrise over Little Gunbower Creek
Photo: Arthur Mostead

Australia’s second largest river red gum forest

The Gunbower–Koondrook–Perricoota Forest covers around 50,000 hectares and is home to many threatened native plants and animals. It is located downstream of Torrumbarry Weir, between Echuca and Swan Hill.

The forest wetlands are important breeding places for waterbirds and native fish. They are also an essential destination for waterbirds, many protected under treaties with Japan and China.

The Living Murray first step ecological objectives

• 80% of permanent and semi-permanent wetlands in healthy condition
• 30% of river red gum forest in healthy condition
• Successful breeding of thousands of colonial waterbirds in at least 3 years out of 10

Environmental works are planned for the Koondrook-Perricoota Forest. For information on these works, download a copy of the brochure: The Living Murray Planned works in the Koondrook-Perricoota Forest. For further details on environmental works across all icon sites, see the Living Murray environmental works and measures.

Click here to view the environmental management plan for the Gunbower–Koondrook–Perricoota Forest icon site.
 

Links to other icon sites

Barmah–Millewa Forest

Hattah Lakes

Chowilla Floodplain and Lindsay–Wallpolla Islands

Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth

River Murray Channel

Further information

Programs to deliver The Living Murray