Yarra Ranges has released an online plants directory.

It includes a local plants directory , a local plant communities directory and lists of street trees. The directories were compiled by Marilyn Gray for the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

The Shire of Yarra Ranges will launch the Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directories on Wednesday 18^th February 10.30am to 12.30pm

 at  Lilydale Lake Community Hall Swansea Road Lilydale

Melways Ref: 38 G6,7
RSVP: Marilyn Gray  by Monday 9^th February.

graybull52@bigpond.com

Local plants directory

Describes 909 plants inclucing ferns, clubmosses and some mosses occurring within the Shire of Yarra Ranges. It is not a definitive list as it is expected that new plants in our Shire may be located in the future. Some plants have been omitted as they have not been definitely collected from within the Shire, or were collected from a generalised area more than 100 years ago. More than 800 plants include photographs.

Local plant communities directory

The Shire of Yarra Ranges recognises 44 vegetation communities within our area, as identified by Rik Brown. These vegetation communities are similar to many of the Ecological Vegetation Classes as described by the Department of Sustainability and Environment but are not as inclusive. Both a complete list of species and a list of plants suitable for landscaping are included for each community. To determine the plant community for your property click here to visit the shire's online mapping system. This directory was compiled by Marilyn Gray for the Shire of Yarra Ranges