TV7 Flagstaff Hill - Gully and Tunnel Reclamation

This information has been developed from the publications:

Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) by Neville Rosengren
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay (1988) by Neville Rosengren.
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Shire of Otway (1984) by Neville Rosengren.

Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage section of the Geological Society of Australia website (external link) for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location Access Ownership	Toolern Vale - 880353. Shire of Melton. Eastern slopes of Flagstaff Hill 1 km northeast of Toolern Vale. From Diggers Rest to Coimadai Road. Private land.
Site Description	On the steep slopes of Flagstaff Hill, weathered Palaeozoic sediments have developed a clay-rich soil. Clearing and intensive grazing (stock and rabbits) have contributed to severe tunnel and gully erosion being maintained, with long parallel gullies and downslope sequences of tunnels and tunnel mouth fans evident. Improved land management and physical reclamation has reclaimed much of the deteriorating land surfaces although some smaller gullies persist and tunnel development is still active.
Significance	Regional. The site demonstrates the fragile equilibrium of slopes developed on the Ordovician shales and mudstones.
Management	Class 3. Continued appropriate stocking ratios, revegetation and rabbit control are required at the site.

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