Parwan Experimental Area

The Parwan Creek valley contained some of the most severe sites of water erosion in Victoria. The Parwan Hydrological Experimental Area was established in 1953 by the Soil Conservation Authority and forms part of the White Elephant Reserve.. Extensive, deep tunnel erosion was recognized as the main problem on the White Elephant Hill.

Gully erosion.
Revegetation on the western face of the ridge, 1964 to 2004.
Revegetation and trial tree planting, 1967 to 2004.