The vegetation of the reserves is mostly sclerophyll forest, dominated by a range of eucalypts. One threatened plant species has been recorded within the reserves and two more threatened species recorded nearby are likely to occur. Seven other regionally significant species have been recorded in the reserves. Twelve threatened animal species have been recorded in or near the reserves, and 5 others are likely to occur.
There are no recreation facilities in Yarravel or Skillion Nature Reserves and no history of their use for recreation.
