The Sanctuary
Description
This demonstration site represents a mix of plants found throughout the Barossa. The Sanctuary is representative of a Woodland vegetation association with Eucalyptus being the main tree species with some shrubs and native grasses in the understory.
This area is kept natural as it represents the region before European settlement. As if under the care of First Nations peoples, some logs are left lying around while other materials would have been used to make shelter, for fire or other uses, therefore reducing fuel load.
Background and Objectives
Planted in 2002, this area represents a selection of plants found across the Barossa region. The garden is a display of many different plant species in a long shelter belt to provide fast growing habitat for native animals as well as an indication of the variety of species of the Barossa region.