Taunton National Park

Taunton National Park is located in eastern Central Queensland, Australia, near the town of Dingo.

It covers an area of 11,626 ha and is known for its biodiversity. The park has a subtropical and semi-arid climate with a mean annual rainfall of 711 mm. The vegetation in the park includes open, grassy woodlands, transitional zones, and regrowing shrublands and forests. There are also 15 dams and a few creeks within the park.

The region has a history of agricultural development and vegetation clearance, which has resulted in a reduction in remnant vegetation and habitat for native fauna. The establishment of buffel grass has had irreversible effects on the region's vegetation.

Taunton National Park is part of the Northern Brigalow 'Tropical Savannah' ecoregion, named after the predominant flora species called 'brigalow.' The park has high regional significance and conserves representative ecosystems and vegetation communities. Twelve ecosystems are represented within the park, including open and grassy woodlands dominated by poplar box and grassy or scrubby woodlands dominated by Eucalyptus spp.

The park faces environmental threats from introduced feral species and invasive plants. Predation by dingoes and feral cats poses a significant threat to the survival of the bridled nailtail wallaby. Invasive plant species such as giant rats tail grass, Mother of Millions, buffel grass, harissia cactus, parthenium, and rubber vine also threaten the park's biodiversity. Fire threats are compounded by the growth of buffel grass, increasing the risk and severity of fires.

The management of Taunton National Park is conducted by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) in