The Macquarie Marshes are one of the largest remaining inland semi-permanent wetlands in southeastern Australia and are of international importance. The nature reserve samples all the habitat types present in the Marshes and is a major waterbird breeding area, an important refuge for a large number of other wildlife species and has significant cultural values.
This plan recognises that the nature reserve is, however, only a small part of the Macquarie Marshes and that ensuring adequate management, particularly with respect to water allocation, for the whole area of the wetland is an important wildlife management strategy.
Photo: Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve / OEH
