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Western Face, Dandenong Ranges

Location

VIC - Property No L10098

File Number

L10098

Level

Regional

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L10098 Dandenongs
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L10098 Dandenongs

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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