Kewilpa
Where we work / North Coast / Kewilpa
- Acquired:
- 2009
- Area:
- 842 ha
- Bioregion:
- North Coast
- Habitat:
- Primarily a mosaic of wet floodplain ecological communities
- Threatened Ecological Communities:
- 4
- Threatened and Near-Threatened Species:
- 15
Reserve overview
Located in the Bungawalbin region near Casino in northeastern NSW, Kewilpa spans 832 hectares of flat, low-lying floodplain. The property features several permanent lagoons and supports five distinct vegetation communities—four of which are listed as endangered ecological communities.
Endeavour Conservation acquired Kewilpa in 2009 to safeguard its unique wetlands and rich biodiversity for the long term.
Protecting WILDLIFE,sustaining life
Species and Habitats
Kewilpa is home to at least 367 plant species and four endangered ecological communities, which include:
- Coastal Cypress Pine Forest in the NSW North Coast Bioregion
- Freshwater Wetlands on Coastal Floodplains
- Sub-tropical Coastal Floodplain Forest
- Lowland Rainforest on Floodplains in the NSW
Threatened plant species recorded include:
- Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata – endangered p
- Slaty Red Gum – vulnerable
Kewilpa forms part of the NSW North Coast bioregion, which is home to at least 12 threatened fauna species, including a highly vulnerable population of emus. Threatened species recorded include:
- Koala – endangered
- Yellow-bellied Glider – vulnerable
- Squirrel Glider – vulnerable
- Little Lorikeet – vulnerable
- Little Eagle – vulnerable
- Giant Barred Frog – endangered
- Grey-headed Flying Fox – vulnerable
Conservation Highlights
Kewilpa protects six nationally recognised Endangered Ecological Communities, each contributing to the region’s rich biodiversity:
Lowland Rainforest on Floodplain – Riparian rainforest dominated by Weeping Lilly Pilly and Water Gum.
Subtropical Coastal Floodplain Forest – Forest Red Gum ecosystems characteristic of the coastal plains.
Swamp Sclerophyll Forest – Waterlogged habitats with Tea Tree and Swamp Box.
Swamp Oak Floodplain Forest – Two remnant stands of Swamp Oak woodland in the reserve’s centre.
Freshwater Wetlands on Coastal Floodplain – Seasonal and permanent wetlands supporting aquatic flora and fauna.
Coastal Cypress Pine Forest – A distinct community located on the reserve’s western edge.
