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Western Face, Dandenong Ranges

Location

VIC - Property No L10098

File Number

L10098

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

The Western Face of the Dandenong Ranges is of high significance within the Melbourne Region due to its value as:

- an important landmark that is visually prominent throughout much of this region;

- a remnant of the forest that covered the entire range prior to European settlement;

- an area that provides habitat for plant and animal communities that are no longer well represented within the Dandenongs;

- a recreational area for people throughout the Melbourne Region;

- a "fire buffer" area to assist in the protection of the closely settled main ridge of the Range.

LOCATION:

The whole of the western and part of the north-western slopes of the main Dandenong Range stretching from Montrose to the southern boundary of the Ferntree Gully National Park.

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