Bronwen and Greg Keighery - Flora of Cape Arid National Park and Nuytsland Nature Reserve

Cape Arid National Park has a flora of 1471 vascular plant taxa. When of the flora of the adjoing Nuytsland Nature Reserve (604) is included it brings the total to 1610 taxa. This combined area contains at least 1131 taxa at their eastern range margins (57% of the known flora), 20 highly disjunct populations and a centre of endemism (13 taxa) on the Russell Range. Based on the vascular flora alone this area deserves recognition as a National Biodiversity Hotspot (number 16 in Australia).

The talk will end with a short precis on a report on the Nullarbour prepared by Mark Brundrett and Greg for the nomination for national and world heritage standing.

Entry only $3 with supper provided and door prizes. Members and non-members welcome!

Doors open at 7:30pm at The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, Hope Road Bibra Lake.

Please note this event will only be available in-person.