Pyalong Revegetation Zone

The vegetation profiles represent a generalised picture of the landscape. Each profile presents a typical landscape sequence. For each landform the following information is listed:

• a schematic drawing showing the vegetation structure;
• the main Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVCs) associated with it;
• a brief description of the vegetation;
• a brief description of the associated geology and soils;
• one or two location examples where intact native vegetation can be observed (if known);
• a link to a list of plant species grouped into trees, shrubs and groundcovers that are local to the area, suited to similar sites and can be used as a guide for planting projects.

It should be noted that the landforms presented may occur in different sequences in some areas. The profiles have been compiled to represent typical sequences, but these may not be the only ones.

To assist you to identify the appropriate vegetation profile and species list, Understanding Your Planting Profile , is suggested as a first step.

Use the profile name and descriptions to determine the ones most suited to your site. Click on the landform name to view the species list.

The vegetation in the Pyalong revegetation zone has been divided into two profiles containing different vegetation types.

• Soaks, Valleys and Low Hills
• Swift-flowing Streams, Exposed Ridges and Protected Upper Slopes

Soaks, Valleys and Low Hills

Rocky Stream Banks and Gorges

Geology	Alluvium from granite, soil sandy.
EVC	Riparian Shrubland
Description	Shrubland dominated with medium height shrubs found on rocky substrates of major streams and banks with a ground layer of sedges, rushes, ferns and herbs.
Examples	Sandy Ck along Sandy Ck Rd W of Pyalong; Creek crossing along Allisons Rd off Pyalong Lancefield Rd;
Species List	Rocky Stream Banks and Gorges species list

Protected Slopes

Geology	Granite with sandy clay loam soils.
EVC	Damp Sand Herb-rich Woodland
Description	Manna Gum dominated open woodland with scattered tall shrubs mainly Black Wattles, and a ground layer of bracken and herbs.
Species List	Protected Slopes species list

Springs and Soaks

Geology	Granitic outwash soils, poorly drained, usually moist throughout the year.
EVC	Spring Soak Woodland
Description	Woodland to 10m tall, however sometimes treeless, with an understorey dominated by a diversity of medium to small herbs with the occasional shrub.
Species List	Springs and Soaks species list

Valleys

Geology	Alluvium from granites, soil sandy loam.
EVC	Valley Grassy Forest
Description	Open forest in gentle sloping valleys dominated by Yellow Box and Peppermints with a tall shrub layer and dense grassy layer with a range of herbs.
Species List	Valleys species list

Hills

Geology	Granite with soils sandy and well drained.
EVC	Grassy Woodland (Granitic)
Description	Yellow Box and Candlebark dominated woodland with an open mid-storey of wattles and Sweet Bursaria, and a diverse grassy herbaceous ground layer.
Examples	West Rd 3-5km W of Pyalong;
Species List	Hills species list

Dry Slopes

Geology	Granite with shallow soils
EVC	Grassy Dry Forest
Description	Open forest on steep dry slopes with a grass-dominated ground layer and a sparse shrub layer.
Species List	Dry Slopes species list

Swift-flowing Streams and Swampy Drainage Lines

Geology	Alluvial and colluvial. Soils range from clay loams to silty sands.
EVC	Riparian Forest/Swampy Riparian Woodland
Description	Forest or woodland located along creeklines dominated with Manna Gums and Swamp Gums over a tall to medium shrub layer and a diverse ground layer of grasses, sedges and ferns.
Examples	Creek crossing on Martins Ln W of Tooborac Lancefield Rd, Nulla Vale; Creek crossing on Kitchenhams Rd 2.5km NE off Burke & Wills Tk;
Species List	Swift-flowing Streams and Swampy Drainage Lines species list

Exposed Ridges and Upper Slopes

Geology	Granite with shallow soils, sometime rocky.
EVC	Shrubby Dry Forest
Description	Open forest on exposed aspects with a well developed medium to low shrub layer and sparse ground layer often dominated with tussock-forming grasses.
Examples	Langley Bushland Reserve on Feeneys Ln SE of Kitchenhams/Malones Rd junction; Langley Nature Conservation Reserve on Malones Rd 1.7km from Kitcheenhams & Feeneys Rd junction.
Species List	Exposed Ridges and Upper Slopes species list

Protected Upper Slopes and Moist Valleys

Geology	Granite, soils range from sandy loam to medium clay.
EVC	Herb-rich Foothill Forest
Description	Tall moist forest of Messmate and Peppermint, with an open tall shrub layer and diverse groundcover of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Langley Bushland Reserve on Kitchenhams Rd between Feeneys Ln and Frosts Rd, Benloch; Lancefield-Benloch State Forest at Burke & Wills Tk and Kitchenhams Rd junction, Benloch.
Species List	Protected Upper Slopes and Moist Valleys species list