Biodiversity
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Other Monitoring sites
Figure 63: Mutton Cove
Coastal Estuaries
Mutton Cove
Note: Refer to Appendix 1 (page 301) to determine the definition for Bushland
Condition Monitoring Ratings for Diversity, Weeds, Cover, Structure, Pests and
Degradation.
Mutton Cove
Mutton Cove is located on the eastern coast of Outer Harbor on the Lefevre
Peninsula. Since European settlement it has been significantly degraded. It is
very important ecologically as the last remaining significant area of samphire
and mangrove woodland on the Lefevre Peninsula. The land is identified by the
Commonwealth Government's
Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act (1999)
as an important migratory bird habitat.
In 2005, the area was designated as a nature reserve, managed by the State
Government. The purpose of the Mutton Cove Conservation Reserve is to
enrich, restore and conserve the samphire and mangrove woodland and
encourage ecologically sensitive uses of the area.
Flora and Fauna
The mid and low salt marsh and mangrove vegetation (refer table 46) is nursed
around intertidal, supra-tidal and extra-tidal sea water fluctuations. Mutton Cove
