DESCRIPTION | Adjoining the Barretta Waste Transfer Station is a surprisingly diverse bushland reserve. Located south of Margate, access is via the Channel Highway or Slatterys Road. Three threatened plant communities occur in this reserve; Silver peppermint forest on the higher ground, grading down to dry Black peppermint on sandstone forest and in the gullies, Black gum forest. Harts Hill Landcare Group, Council and many community members have spent time weeding and removing rubbish from this reserve. As you walk around the Reserve you can recognise the Black peppermint trees by their rough bark and long narrow leaves. | |