Flora and Fauna of Mount Murchison Nature Refuge 

Batchfire Resources is the proud custodian of the Mount Murchison Nature Refuge, committed to preserving this unique mountain landscape for future generations. 

Batchfire Resources, which operates nearby Callide Mine, renewed the Mount Murchison Nature Refuge (MMNR) Agreement back in 2022 as part of the Queensland Government’s Private Protected Area Program. 

The expansive 477-hectare Nature Refuge is home to a diverse ecosystem of native flora and fauna, including the Squatter Pigeon, Pedley’s Wattle, Semi-evergreen Vine Thicket, plus plenty of central Queensland favourites like emus, wedge-tail eagles, whiptail wallabies and more! 

“The Pedley’s Wattle is endemic to this area, not found anywhere else in the world, and we are protecting this native species within the Nature Refuge,” Mr Maurice Gayler, Manager Environment & Community, Callide Mine explained.  

“We are committed to preventing disturbances to the Nature Refuge from mining, fire, weeds, and invasive species like feral pigs.  

“Mount Murchison Nature Refuge is a special place, and we will continue to protect it into the future.” 

Batchfire is proud to be active in conserving native Australian ecology, through initiatives like our MMNR Agreement and broader site-wide land management and rehabilitation program. 

Check out the flora and fauna of Mount Murchison Nature Refuge below, including a friendly family of emus that our Environment and Community team is well acquainted with!