Our Environment
The Environment
The Apsley District is unique.
The area was once under the sea. The sea retreated about 2 million years ago causing the distinctive sandy ridges and wetland areas to be formed. It also laid down the limestone for groundwater storage.
Now the large red gum trees, which grow on heavy clay soil, are interspersed with bulokes which are scattered among stringy bark scrubs, sandy ridges, and wetlands of various types and sizes.
Due to the variety of soil types, farming is very diverse. The country lends itself to stock and crop production. The groundwater is used for stock, domestic and irrigation supply.
Special Features of Apsley District.
Runaway Holes or Soaks. Some wetlands collapse often when holding a full complement of water. The water disappears at a rapid rate into the groundwater system. The Boikerbert Swamp can hold water for many years and when the runaway hole becomes active it can empty the swamp in several days. History books state that people have lost their lives when this phenomenon occurs.
The Nature Walk, which starts and finishes in the Apsley Town travels through a diverse range of native vegetation, from red gum scrub to a large wetland across a sandy dune.
Wetlands Apsley's lifestyle has been based around its wetlands. The wetlands are splendid during time of year with aquatic flowers, reeds, sedges and rushes. The bird life is amazing.