| Type: | protected |
| Barkindji Biosphere Reserve | |
| State: | au |
| Coordinates: | -34.1667°N 152°W |
| Relief: | yes |
| Nearest Town Or City: | Mildura |
| Area: | 1918.23 |
| Established: | 2005 |
| Visitation Num: | 133 |
| Visitation Year: | 2016 (estimate) |
| Url: | http://www.platform09.com/bbs_site5/home.html |
| Footnotes: | Coordinates[1] |
Barkindji Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve located in the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria on land adjacent to the Murray River and within of the city of Mildura.[2] [3]
The biosphere reserve was described by UNESCO in 2016 as:[1]
Located in Southeast Australia, the Barkindji Biosphere Reserve lies within the largest river basin of Australia — the Murray-Darling Basin. Eleven land systems spread across dunes, sand plains, wetlands, floodplains and along the Murray River characterize the topography of the reserve. Subdued mountain ranges surround Barkindji, except for the southwestern area. In addition, a rich variability in soils can be found within the reserve: red earths, grey and brown clays, and calcareous and siliceous sands represent just a few examples. Moreover, sudden changes from wetland to shrubland and semi-arid forest highlight Barkindji’s diversity of soils and habitats.
It was established in July 2005 and includes the following government-owned and privately-owned land:[4] [5]
The managing authorities for the biosphere reserve consist of the following organizations and individuals:[1]