Gascoyne bioregion
In this article, we will explore and analyze the impact of Gascoyne bioregion in different contexts and scopes. Since its emergence, Gascoyne bioregion has generated a series of debates and controversies that have permeated various social and cultural spheres. Throughout history, Gascoyne bioregion has left an indelible mark on people's lives, their thoughts and their actions. We will delve into the most relevant aspects, examining how Gascoyne bioregion has shaped and transformed the world we inhabit, as well as the multiple interpretations it has given rise to. This article seeks to offer a broad and multidisciplinary perspective on Gascoyne bioregion, inviting the reader to reflect on its meaning and influence on current society.
| Gascoyne Western Australia | |||||||||||||||
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 The interim Australian bioregions, with Gascoyne in red | |||||||||||||||
| Area | 180,752.57 km2 (69,789.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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Gascoyne is an interim Australian bioregion located in Western Australia. It has an area of 180,752.57 square kilometres (69,788.96 sq mi). Together with Murchison bioregion to the south, it constitutes the Western Australian Mulga shrublands ecoregion, as assessed by the World Wildlife Fund.
Subregions
It has three subregions named after localities or areas in the region:
- Ashburton GAS01 3,687,030 hectares (9,110,800 acres)
- Carnegie GAS02 4,718,656 hectares (11,660,050 acres)
- Augustus GAS03 9,669,571 hectares (23,894,030 acres)
Protected areas
Protected areas in the bioregion include:
- Barlee Range Nature Reserve
- Birriliburu Indigenous Protected Area
- Collier Range National Park
- Mount Augustus National Park
References
- ^ Environment Australia. "Revision of the Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia (IBRA) and Development of Version 5.1 – Summary Report" (PDF). Department of the Environment and Water Resources, Australian Government. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia (IBRA7) regions and codes". Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Commonwealth of Australia. 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Western Australian Mulga shrublands". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
Further reading
- Thackway, R and I D Cresswell (1995) An interim biogeographic regionalisation for Australia : a framework for setting priorities in the National Reserves System Cooperative Program Version 4.0 Canberra : Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Reserve Systems Unit. ISBN 0-642-21371-2