Some History: Tozer Reserve is a 20 hectare site north-east
of Warrnambool which was previously used as a pine plantation and
grazing block. This donation from the estate of Mr Francis Tozer
has seen significant regeneration of endangered native plant
species since grazing was discontinued in 2004.
Threats to the site include foxes, rabbits, hares and invasive
weeds such as Gorse, Blackberry, Phalaris, Sporaxis, Bridal
Creeper, Broom, Cape Wattle, onion Grass, Milk Thistle and pasture
grasses. Fire is also a major threat and a Fire Management plan is
currently being developed. Animals known to inhabit Tozer include
Koala, Yellow Rumped Thornbill, Grey Shrike Thrush, Fan Tailed
Cucko, Grey Fantail, White Faced Heron, Superb Fairy Wren, Crimson
Rosella, Pacific Black Duck, Willie Wagtail, Brown Treecreeper,
Painted Button Quail, Common Bronzewing, Willie Wagtail, Long
Billed Corella, Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo, Brown Falcon, Crimson
Rosella, Little Raven, Sky Lark, Blotched Blue Tongue, Garden
Skink, Eastern Snake-Neck Turtle, Southern Brown Tree Frog, Striped
Marsh Frog and the Common Froglet. Up to date fauna surveys will be
conducted in the next 2 years. Flora known to be present include
Kangaroo Grass, Wallaby Grass, Sweet Bursaria, Cherry Ballart,
Black Wattle, Manna Gum, Blackwood and Common Tussock Grass.
Current threats include foxes and invasive weeds such as Hawthorn,
Privot, Pittosporum, Bridal Creeper and Blackberry.
Several Aboriginal rock tools and rock carvings are thought to have
been identified on the site. It is believed that the area near the
creek would have been an ideal campsite for local clans.
In conjunction with the Tozer Reserve Committee of Management and
HFLG, Basalt to Bay is working to implement key targets of the
Tozer Reserve Management Plan, which outlines strategies to
transform the reserve into an outdoor education facility where
members of the public can learn about biodiversity conservation,
cultural heritage and community involvement. In order to achieve
this vision, we are seeking further support from corporate and
philanthropic partners to restore, manage and maintain Tozer
Reserve so that it may be enjoyed by the community for years to
come.
Basalt to Bay has played a key role in supporting on ground
projects at Tozer Reserve, including finding funding for : planting
some 12,800 seedlings, direct seeding of 8.8 ha, creating a car
park and an access track throughout to the back paddock, an eco
toilet and signage for recent works. Basalt to Bay has also helped
facilitate partnerships with corporate entities such as Jemena and
faciliated the debvleopment of a fire management plan. Basalt to
Bay has also played a key role in working with student volunteers,
who have planted seedlings on the site.
The cache is a 400ml sistema. It is not hard to find. The hard part
is not finding the cache, rather logging it (although that isn't
very hard either). When you log this cache you must write about the
best place you have found while Geocaching, and give the link to
the cache.
Good Luck.
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