Dergholm State Park
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| Dergholm State Park Victoria | |
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  Dergholm State Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Casterton |
| Coordinates | 37°22′14″S 141°17′38″E / 37.37056°S 141.29389°E |
| Established | 1982 |
| Area | 104 km2 (40.2 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
| Website | Dergholm State Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
The Dergholm State Park is located in the far west of
.Introduction
The park has an area of 104 square kilometres and has a relatively dry range of
habitat
,
common throughout the hill country of western eucalyptus trees and other life forms
. It was proclaimed a park in 1982.
Fauna
The
marbled gecko, eastern blue-tongued lizard and tiger snake. Birds include the red-tailed black cockatoo, swift parrot and powerful owl
.
Flora
These include
, vegetation communities.History
Aboriginal Kana gundidj clan inhabited the area until European arrival in 1830. The native population was quickly displaced by European farmers, but the area of the park saw little farming activity.
See also
External links
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