The public can be encouraged to enjoy the reserve and learn more about the area's natural history. Approaching Brisbane from the air, one of the hallmarks of this sprawling city is its greenery. RECOMMENDATION: (1) That the above offer be accepted. 2) 111on the acquisition of the additional land he postponed until now.
The following acquisition was recorded in the Council Minutes of August 29, 1939, which accepted a report from the Finance Committee. Copy from Minutes of Proceedings of the Brisbane City Council held at the City Hall, Brisbane, on Tuesday, September 26, 1939. The following table is an extract from the Brisbane City Council Acquisition Records relating to the acquisition of the Banks Street Reserve.
An understanding of the history of the Banks Street Reserve cannot be gained without some reference to the history of urban planning in Brisbane. The Council was then faced with the problem of determining the best future use of this part of the reserve. Other members were civilians appointed by the Council, but not employees of the Council.
Reconunendations to Council in respect of these objections were submitted on behalf of the Planning Advisory Committee.
MAP A 22.11.1961
OPENED 3.4.1962
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OPENED
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MAP F s.12.1976
MAP G 2.12.1978
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Banks Road I' tl,c l':'encraally acceptcJ (and only practical) route for the :\c-.,·markct Tram extension, as it proceed5 on, pa.<. This is the opportunity to come into a very well thought out suburb within easy distance of the City.
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The land is located on the south side of a hill and slopes from south to north approximately 30 meters and from west to east approximately 20 meters maximum. A series of ridges and corresponding canyons run from the northwest towards the center of the reserve. In the lower area near the stream and towards the middle there is a string of permanent waterholes.
The stream bed is narrow upstream and widens as the banks decrease in height. This type of soil holds little water and is known to be poor in plant-available nutrients. Some of the tracks in the reserve were badly eroded in the past due to the bikes being used on them.
It can be assumed that runoff on northern and eastern slopes is relatively high and infiltration relatively low compared to low-lying areas where runoff would slow and infiltration increase. This would be enhanced by the fact that the slopes are composed of red/yellow podzols, while the lowland is composed of alluvial soils. Although there is solid waste pollution upstream of the reservoir, there is no industry near the stream.
The water appears to be clean, free-flowing, and the aquatic fauna and flora appear to be healthy. From irrigation of gardens bordering northern and western slopes, water flows into the reserve. The distribution of natural vegetation reflects subtle changes in environmental factors, making it easy to see and map these in the field.
During research into the history of the reserve, the following list of tree species was found in the original section plan prepared for the auction of the land in 1864. The distribution of these plants within the reserve produces different vegetation patterns determined by the physical features of the site. Acacia cunninghamii Acacia complanta Pultenaea spinosa Daviesia squarrosa Hovea acutifolia Baeckea virgate Elaeocarpus obovatus Leucopogon juniperinus Lantana camara.
PATTERN II Canopy trees
PATTERN III Canopy trees
The distribution of the three vegetation patterns can best be seen from the map below. The results of investigations into the fauna that invade or visit the Reserve show that the area is of importance in supporting an interesting animal community. The following report deals with the larger animals in the area as a detailed survey of the Invertebrates has not been carried out in between.
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It is likely that some birds sheltering in the reserve visit gardens in the surrounding neighborhood and thus provide a valuable biological insect control service. In light of the size of the bird population, a more detailed presentation of the birds in the reserve is given. It is a "hill building" bird and tfius that depends on the reserve for feeding and breeding.
It is elusive in Brisbane and depends on the reserve for nesting and food. It feeds on seeds and grasses on the ground and depends on the reserve for breeding and food. It feeds on fruit and insects and depends on the reserve to feed and breed.
It depends on the reserve for food and on the nests of small birds, such as loons, in the reserve for nesting parasites. It lives in family groups and depends on the reserve for feeding and reproduction.
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Although it can be found in city parks and gardens, it is less noticeable than. This would mean that the animals are dependent on the reserve for a food source and habitat. Since the animal is not a migrant or a scavenger, its food and habitat depend on the local vegetation.
It appears that the rabbits in the habitat are completely dependent on it for food and habitat. As the name suggests, it can be recognized by its long neck, which it wraps under its armor when alarmed. It is found in all watercourses in the Brisbane district and is often seen sunning itself on logs or rocks above the water's surface.
It is easily recognized by two broad bronze to golden stripes on the side along the length of the body.
