Natural Environment
Set amongst dense bushland, Risdon Brook Dam is home to several species of native wildlife, exotic flora and fauna and culturally significant sites. Hobart Water regularly undertakes revegetation at the Park to ensure the integrity of the site.
Wildlife
Even though the animals at Risdon Brook Park are used to human visitors, animals should never be approached or fed. Feeding wildlife can have a detrimental effect on their survival. Close contact may also cause the wildlife to bite humans.
Wildlife at Risdon Brook Park include:
- Wallabies,
- Wedge-tail Eagles,
- Swift Parrots,
- Peregrine Falcons,
- The Tasmanian Bettong,
- The Spotted-tailed Quoll, and
- The Easter Quoll.
Flora & Fauna
During investigations over the years, numerous flora and fauna discoveries have been made. They include:
- Stenopetalum lineare. The annual herb Stenopetalum lineare was rediscovered at Risdon Brook Park.
- Clubmoss Everlasting. Risdon Brook Park contains an extremely rare plant species previously presumed extinct - the Clubmoss Everlasting (Ozothamnus selaginoides), which had been rediscovered after having being unseen for
150 years. The location of this species is not marked in the park in order to aid in its conservation. - Eucalyptus risdonii. There is a number of significantly rare Eucalypt tree Eucalyptus risdonii in the Park.
Cultural Significance - It was also discovered that the Park is extremely rich with Aboriginal culture, with eleven aboriginal sites located and recorded. These location of these sites are not released to ensure they are protected.
Revegetation at the Park
To avoid erosion, Hobart Water undertakes regular revegetation throughout the park. These areas are signed and visitors walking through the area are asked not to disrupt the early growth.