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	Canberra Nature Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		One of many kangaroos in Canberra's Nature Parks, this one near Mount Majura
		Canberra Nature Park is actually 30 separate protected areas in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, ranging from bushland hills to lowland native grassland.
		Most people in Canberra live within easy walking distance of a Canberra Nature Park area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canberra_Nature_Park (180 words)

	Watson, Australian Capital Territory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Watson is a suburb in the Canberra district of North Canberra.
		Behind Hackett is Mount Majura on the Canberra Nature Park.
		For the purpose of Australian federal elections for the House of Representatives, Watson is in the Division of Fraser, and is represented by Bob McMullan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Watson,_Australian_Capital_Territory (303 words)

	Canberra, ACT, Australia: Going green in Australia's capital - Travel writing from Travel Insights
		Canberra itself, with a name deriving from an aboriginal term meaning 'meeting place', has literally hundreds of walks and treks, ranging from gentle strolls through the undulating countryside to serious hikes across the mountain ranges that span the territory.
		Canberra is at its most beguiling in spring (that's September to November for all you northern hemisphere readers), all the trees bristle with foliage and the various types of flowers burst into a plethora of colour.
		Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a forty-minute drive south west of the capital and you are guaranteed to see some of the animals that are synonymous with Australia, including wallabies, koalas, emus and red kangaroos, along with a wetland habitat that is a hive of frantic activity all day long.
	www.travelinsights.org /writing/canberra.html (1418 words)

	Canberra Hotels Travel Guide – Sightseeing in Canberra, Tours and Attractions in Canberra
		Canberra Museum and Gallery Located in the heart of the city on Civic Square, integrates visual arts and social history in a range of exciting exhibitions, projects and education programs that explore Canberra's cultural and social issues and possibilities.
		Canberra Nature Park The many bush hills and ridges in Canberra such as Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie and Mount Taylor are known as Canberra Nature Park.
		In the past, sections of the park were cleared for sheep grazing, but these days the pastures are popular with hundreds of grey kangaroos (they're easiest to spot in the early morning and late afternoon).
	www.hoteltravel.com /australia/canberra/guides/sightseeing.htm (4181 words)

	Canberra Australia Flights, Accommodation and Cart Rental Holidays - Webjet
		Canberra is the young, yet vibrant capital city of Australia.
		Canberra was built between 1915 and 1920 on modernist principles and fans out in flat, streamlined streets from Lake Burley Griffin and pristine bushland.
		Canberra is often called the Bush Capital because of nearby Canberra Nature Park and Namadgi National Park.
	www.webjet.com.au /travel/australia/canberra.htm (719 words)

	I was introduced to the concept of a conflict hot spot at the recent Grasslands Conference and thought ‘snap! ...
		Canberra’s bushland has rich flora and birdlife within easy access of city and suburbs - our heritage from the early garden city planners who kept the hills free of buildings and created green corridors between and within suburbs.
		The bushlands integral to Canberra’s Bush Capital ambience are gazetted as ‘nature reserves’ under the Land (Planning and Environment) Act and together are known as Canberra Nature Park.
		Canberra is well served with horse trails and there is sufficient space in adjoining areas for pleasant treed horse trails with views.
	www.friendsofarandabushland.org.au /fog.htm (1103 words)

	Arachnorchis actensis (Canberra Spider Orchid) listing advice
		The Canberra Spider-orchid is known from two extant populations totalling approximately 250 plants with an area of occupancy of approximately five hectares on the lower western slope of Mt Ainslie (approximately 30 plants) and Mt Majura (approximately 220 plants), in the Canberra Nature Park.
		The Canberra Spider-orchid is currently known from two populations of about 250 plants with an area of occupancy of about five hectares on the lower western slopes of Mt Ainslie (about 30 plants) and Mt Majura (about 220 plants), in the Canberra Nature Park.
		The total population size of the Canberra Spider-orchid is very low at approximately 250 plants and the two existing populations are under continued pressure from activities related to its proximity to urban areas and possible inappropriate land management.
	www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/threatened/species/canberra-spider-orchid.html (1247 words)

	Canberra Cycleways Map
		Canberra is covered at 1:25,000 scale, with larger scale insert maps covering the City and Town Centres.
		Some Nature Park tracks which aren't shown on the map can be seen in the Canberra Nature Parks section of this web site.
		The ACT Government is responsible for the Canberra Nature Park, which is a system of 24 urban nature reserves, primarily for nature conservation, but also to provide recreational opportunities.
	www.netspeed.com.au /cr/bicycle/features/bikemap.htm (920 words)

	Environment ACT - Canberra Nature Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Canberra is well known as the Bush Capital and Canberra Nature Park is what gives us this name.
		Canberra Nature Park is 30 separate areas ranging from bushland hills to some of the best examples of lowland native grassland (1.2Mb) in south-east Australia.
		Parks and Conservation Rangers are on call 24 hours a day to assist injured or trapped wildlife, and attend to venomous snakes and swooping birds.
	www.environment.act.gov.au /bushparksandreserves/parksandreserves/canbnaturepk?SQ_DESIGN_NAME=text_only&SQ_ACTION=set_design_name (655 words)

	Canberra Hotels Travel Guide – Top 10 things to do in Canberra
		Weather permitting, balloon flights are available all year round over Canberra's landmarks and countryside and because there are no skyscrapers to avoid and air traffic is light, you can take off right in the middle of town.
		Further around again is Commonwealth Park where you'll come across Carillon, a 53 bell tower given to Canberra by Britain on its 50th anniversary, which is rung daily around lunchtime.
		In Canberra’s early years the House was the social, geographic and political heart of the new Australian capital.
	www.hoteltravel.com /australia/canberra/guides/top10things.htm (1073 words)

	ANBG Management Plan 2002-2008 - Chap.7 - Environment
		The development of the Gardens adjoining Canberra Nature Park has required particular attention to minimising the potential for plants grown at the Gardens to become weeds in the Park.
		The natural vegetation in this area is primarily dry open eucalypt forest with some remnant woodland on the lower slopes.
		A previously constructed nature trail and bark hut, situated in the undeveloped western part of the Gardens, were decommissioned because of lack of resources to maintain the trail or to prevent vandalism to the hut.
	www.anbg.gov.au /anbg/manplan/2002/11-chap7.html (2735 words)

	Around Canberra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The residents of Canberra live with nature right on their doorstep: the numerous picnic grounds and bushwalking trails in the state reserves and national parks are only about half an hour’s drive from the city centre.
		Be warned, though, that at the height of summer, when there is a high risk of bushfires, a total fire ban is declared and all the nature reserves and national parks are closed (call 02/6207 8600 to check).
		The park actually comprises many sites, one of the most accessible being the Bruce/O’Connor Ridge section, across Belconnen Way from the Black Mountain area of the park; from here, several walking tracks head through bushland, including one that runs right behind the well-positioned youth hostel.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/capitalterritory/aroundcanberra.asp (773 words)

	Kangaroo - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		One of the major natural predators, the Thylacine, is now extinct.
		[4] In July 2004 the ACT government began a program of shooting kangaroos around the Googong Dam near Canberra while animal activists, many who had come from overseas, protested against it.
		Kangaroos are shy and retiring by nature, and in normal circumstances present no threat to humans.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/k/a/n/Kangaroo.html (2229 words)

	Canberra and Surrounds Natural Attractions
		Canberra Nature Park Canberra - The Park consists of 27 separate native bushland and grassland reserves throughout urban Canberra which provide many opportunities for walking.
		Namadgi National Park and Visitors Centre Tharwa - Namadgi National Park is located at the northern end of the Australian Alps, 45 minutes drive from Canberra city.
		Remembrance Nature Park Ainslie - Commemorates the signing of the armistice on 11 November 1918 and the Aboriginal people who served in the armed forces.
	www.about-australia.com /travel-guides/australian-capital-territory/canberra-surrounds/attractions/natural (892 words)

	Pedal Power ACT - Canberra Nature Park rides: some features
		In the years of early settlement when Canberra was remote from centres of trade, use was made of the seed capsules for brewing beer when brewing hops were unavailable.
		It is likely that the natural consequences of drought were aggravated by interaction with rabbits, grazing and land clearing by the early pastoralists.
		It is a natural component of communities in these hills and occurs in association with eucalypts on Mt Ainslie.
	www.pedalpower.org.au /services/rides_library/act/rides/features.asp (4629 words)

	Accommodation in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
		While Canberra might be better known for action of the verbal kind, there are plenty of options for people who like to get physical.
		White water rafting is a popular outdoor activity whether you choose a beginner's trip or opt for the Grade 4 rapids during the spring snow-melt.
		Riding is also a very accessible sport in Canberra as is cycling, rockclimbing and bushwalking through the Canberra Nature Park.
	www.travelaustralia.com.au /act/canberra-3.html (143 words)

	Canberra Ornithologists Group (COG) Meeting Reports - 1999
		This culminated in the whole island being declared a national park in the early 1980s, resulting eventually in the eradication of the feral cats and pigs, and the goats being brought under control.
		In Canberra these birds breed around the lake and are often seen in gardens on the north side.
		Canberra Nature Parks provide an ideal opportunity to measure the impact on biodiversity of two methods of localised control of mynas: (1) trapping chicks in customised nest-boxes and (2) trapping adults in artifical roosts.
	www.canberrabirds.org.au /past99.htm (6917 words)

	Canberra City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Strictly planned as it is, Canberra is a straightforward place to find your way around – though distances are such that only in the very centre will you want to do much walking, and even there it can be something of a test of fitness.
		A visit to Canberra should include Lanyon Historic Homestead, a superb reminder of 19th century rural living, and historic Cuppacumbalong with its art and craft centre, cottages, restaurants, picnic areas and river swimming.
		Nearby is Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where emus, kangaroos, koalas and other native fauna can be seen in this natural habitat tucked in amongst the mountains.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/capitalterritory/canberra_city.asp (1149 words)

	Canberra . Canberra Australia City Guide and Yellow Pages. Canberra Restaurants, Art, Music, Blogs, Real Estate, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Canberra is designed around bush and grasslands — a delight for outdoor lovers.
		Canberra Nature Park comprises 27 reserves throughout the city, and there are trails at Black Mountain and Mount Ainslie.
		Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve are 40 minutes from the city — perfect for native plants and animals.
	hellocanberra.com (487 words)

	Our Natural Environment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Labor will ensure this support is maximised through the provision of a strategic framework for nature conservation which clearly identifies the role of volunteer groups and provides resources to support those groups in their contribution.
		Canberra has started to engage in a positive approach towards addressing the issue of global warming.
		Use of solar hot water systems is highly efficient in Canberra and solar hot water systems provide significant savings to the householder as well as significantly reducing use of fossil fuel energy generation.
	www.act.alp.org.au /policy/pdpenviron080701.html (1678 words)

	Urban Services - Cooleman Ridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Before Europeans brought their sheep to the woodland plains around the Canberra area, the landscape was very different.
		This area is managed as a unit of Canberra Nature Park by the Conservation and Land Management Unit of Environment ACT with the help of the Cooleman Ridge Park Group.
		The trail is the result of collaboration between individuals from Canberra Nature Park, Weston Creek Rotary Club and Cooleman Ridge Park Care Group.
	www.urbanservices.act.gov.au /parksforests/forests/parksandreserves/canbnaturepk/coolemanridge (989 words)

	Accommodation in Canberra, Australia - Prime Pacific Apartments
		Canberra, Australias capital, is a green, relaxed, picturesque city with surprises in store for every visitor.
		It is often called the Bush Capital because of the nearby Canberra Nature Park and Namadgi National Park.
		In fact, almost half of the Australian Capital Territory (within which the city is situated) is parkland or bushland, making Canberra a natural starting point for an escape into the great outdoors.
	www.primepacificapartments.com.au /city/6/about (215 words)

	Canberra Nature Park
		Canberra Nature Park encompasses most of the hills and ridges within and around the urban areas of Canberra, plus the Murrumbidgee River Corridor.
		While horse riding is not allowed in some parts of Canberra Nature Park, it is allowed in others.
		In particular, some 22 kilometers of equestrian trails have been designated in the Mount Majura and Mount Ainslie region and a brochure is available which includes a map of the trails.
	cbrhorse.potts.net.au /canberra_nature_park.htm (263 words)

	Canberra Houses: 24 Cobby Street, Campbell. Roy Grounds (1963-64) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Despite the additions, it still exhibits elements of his work that combine rational and economic planning with the use of natural materials and his interest in geometric forms, seen at its strongest in some of his Melbourne houses of the 1950s and, famously, the Australian Academy of Science (1959) in Canberra.
		The approach to the front entry finishes at a rectangular pool which extends to the right of the entry parallel with a glazed wide hall between the living and bedroom areas.
		There is a small cantilevered concrete balcony off the living room and the walls and ceilings of the living areas are panelled with hardwood.
	www.canberrahouse.com.au /profiles/24cobby.html (689 words)

	Technical Support-CANBERRA Users' Group 2006 - Naples, FL. - CANBERRA, An AREVA Group Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		When it comes to sport just about everything imaginable can be enjoyed in and out of the water, but the most satisfied visitors of all are surely keen golfers, who are spoilt for choice when it comes to the number of golf courses in the city limits and suburbs.
		The last four members of the sect donated the land to the State of Florida in 1961 and it is now preserved as a park with a nature trail, picnic tables and campsite.
		At the Lee County Manatee Park on the Orange River in eastern Fort Myers these animals can be viewed in their natural habitat from observation decks.
	www.canberra.com /usergrp/2006/naples.asp (1395 words)

	Canberra Houses: 34 Fihelly Street, Fadden. Philip Cox (1983) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is one of a small number of domestic scale buildings in Canberra designed by Cox, others being the Jerilderie Court Housing (1975) and the Embassy of Ireland (1975).
		The house is sited backing the McArthur Hill Canberra Nature Park with views to the Brindabella Ranges.
		The form of the surrounding hills is echoed in the three curved roof pavilions of the house and garage.
	www.canberrahouse.com.au /profiles/34fihelly.html (201 words)

	CORC: Canberra Off Road Cyclists: Trail Access: Papers and Proposals
		This strategy document sets out the governements vision for the usage of ACT's natural areas such as the Canberra Nature Park, Namadgi National Park and the ACT Forests Estate.
		Develop strategy for the management of cycling and horse riding in Canberra Nature Park to enhance opportunities for these activities consistent with protection of significant values, and to facilitate links between a range of recreational nodes.
		In particular, CORC would like to see off-road cycling to be permitted on singletracks within the Canberra Nature Park and the establishment of a long distance icon trail in the Namadgi National Park.
	www.corc.asn.au /trails/details.asp?IntSubContId=90 (241 words)

	Canberra and Surrounds Forests and Parks
		Diddams Close Park Belconnen - A park located near Lake Ginninderra in the heart of Belconnen with a swimming area.
		Glebe Park Canberra City - In the summer the English elms provide welcome shade, in autumn they glow like molten gold.
		Griffin Centre Skate Park Canberra - A skate park located in the heart of the city.
	www.about-australia.com /australian-capital-territory/australian-capital-territory-environment.php?liststate=8&listtown=8&cat_id=62&c=335 (427 words)

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