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100 Year Forest

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Big Brook State Forest.

Cleared in the 1860s for a wheat crop, this forest was left for nature to reclaim after a bush fire in 1870s.

Dogs allowed

100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

About this place

From wheat field to a field of karri! Now over 130 years old, The 100 Year Forest stands as a living demonstration of how the karri forest can regrow into a diverse, mature forest after being completely cleared. 

The Wheat Field Loop provides you with an opportunity to explore this magnificent karri forest on foot and see an example of natural regeneration from formerly cleared farm land.

  • Distance: 1km
  • Class: 2
  • Time: Allow 25 minutes
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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! 

Gallery

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View looking up into the karri forest canopy with blue sky
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

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Looking up at Karri trees in 100 Year Forest with clear blue sky
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

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Glimpse of the sky through karri trees on the Wheatly Loop Walk
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

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Green leaves in the Karri forest
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

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tall karri trees at 100 Year Forest
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

Carpark at 100 Year Forest

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Picnic shelter and signs in karri forest
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

Picnic shelter and signs

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routed timber sign for the Wheatfield Loop walk trail in 100 Year Forest
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

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Karri trees in the 100 Year Forest
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

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Karri trees with an understory of bracken ferns
100 Year Forest
Bronwyn Wells

Facilities

Shade shelter

Picnic table

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of 100 Year Forest.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge South West Boojarah people as the traditional owners of Big Brook State Forest.

Need to know

Dogs allowed

Dogs must be kept on a leash

No park entry fee

Entry to Big Brook State Forest is free.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Pemberton Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9776 1207

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Pemberton

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Know before you go

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    Safety

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    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

    Access to nature south of Perth

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    Marine conservation

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