Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf revegetation zone has been divided into four profiles containing different vegetation types.

• Gravelly Hills, Plains & Floodplains
• Basalt Plateau, Low Hills & Creeklines
• Upper Slopes, Ridges, Valleys & Streams
• Kilmore area - Volcanic Slopes & Valleys

Gravelly Hills, Plains & Floodplains

Floodplains

Geology	Alluvial, soil sandy clay loam over heavier loam to clay, flooded seasonally.
EVC	Floodplain Riparian Woodland
Description	Tall River Red Gum woodland along the regularly flooding terrace of large, slow moving rivers.
Examples	Goulburn River frontage along walking track at Lions Park, Seymour; Dabyminga Ck crossing at Ennis Rd, Tallarook; Goulburn River frontage along Mansfield-Tallarook Rail Trail, Trawool.
Species List	Floodplains species list

Plains

Geology	Alluvial or Volcanic. Soils range from alluvial loams and clay loams, to basalt clay loams.
EVC	Plains Grassy Woodland
Description	Open woodland on the plains dominated by River Red Gum with a scattered shrub layer over a dense suite of grasses, sedges and herbs.
Examples	Highlands Rd between Hall Ln and Wine Shanty (Halpins) Ln; Telegraph Rd between Kobyboyn Rd and Highlands Rd; Sugarloaf Ck Rd between Selection Rd and Dockerys Rd.
Species List	Plains species list

Gravelly Hills

Geology	Sedimentary, soils skeletal ranging from sandy to clay loams, often gravelly.
EVC	Box Ironbark Forest
Description	Open forest of Box, Stringybark and Ironbark eucalypts. Understorey often forms an open shrub layer over an open ground layer ranging from sparse to well-developed suite of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Seymour Bushland Park along Goulburn Valley Hwy, Seymour; Mt Piper Nature Conservation Reserve off Jeffreys Ln, Broadford;
Species List	Gravelly Hills species list

Ridges and Dry Slopes

Geology	Sedimentary, soils shallow and skeletal, often rocky.
EVC	Heathy Dry Forest
Description	Open eucalypt forest of Red Stringybark, Red Box and Long-leaf Box. The understorey is dominated by low growing heaths and peas, with a sparse ground layer of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Lambing Gully Rd roadside between Windy Ln and Mt Alexina Tk; Hill top of Mt Piper Nature Conservation Reserve off Jeffreys Ln, Broadford;
Species List	Ridges and Dry Slopes species list

Creeklines

Geology	Alluvial, soils range from sandy loam to silty clay.
EVC	Creekline Grassy Woodland
Description	River Red Gum woodland on banks of small intermitten creeks, with a scattered tall to medium shrub layer and dense ground layer of grasses and sedges.
Examples	Sugarloaf Ck at Ashes Bridge Rd; Sugarloaf Ck along Dockeries Rd;
Species List	Creeklines species list

Low Hills

Geology	Sedimentary derived colluvium, soils range from sands, clays, loams.
EVC	Grassy Woodland (Low Rises and Rainshadow)
Description	Grey Box and White Box dominated woodland with an open mid-storey of wattles, and diverse grassy and herbaceous ground layer.
Examples	Southern end of Glenaroua-Kilmore Rd, near Three Chain Rd; Three Chain Rd between Longs Ln and Jeffreys Ln; Tallarook Recreation Reserve, Sanctuary Rd, Tallarook; Kobyboyn Rd, c 0.3km east of Wine Shanty Rd, Whiteheads Ck.
Species List	Low Hills species list

Basalt Plateau

Geology	Volcanic, basalt dark clay loam soils, inclined to waterlogging.
EVC	Plains Grassy Woodland / Plains Grassland
Description	Open woodland, sometimes treeless, on well drained, fertile soils with a sparse shrub layer over a species-rich grassy and herbaceous ground layer.
Examples	Ashes Bridge Rd between Tallarook-Pyalong Rd and Sugarloaf Ck; Gerard Rd between Tallarook-Pyalong Rd and Sunday Ck Ln;
Species List	Basalt Plateau species list

Swift-flowing Streams

Geology	Alluvial and colluvial, soils sandy to gravelly with loams in some sites.
EVC	Riparian Forest
Description	On river flats and larger creeks typically with Manna Gums, and Silver Wattles and Blackwoods as a secondary tree layer.
Examples	Reedy Creek along Reedy Creek Rd, Tyaak; Sunday Creek at Andersons Garden at the intersection of Westcott Rd and Boundary Rd, Mt Disappointment State Forest;
Species List	Swift-flowing Streams species list

Valleys and Low Hills

Geology	Variety of geologies, soils fertile, well drained with moderate moisture availability.
EVC	Valley Grassy Forest
Description	Open forest in fertile, gently sloping valleys of the surrounding dry foothills, has a tall open shrub layer and a dense grassy layer with a range of herbs.
Examples	Strath Creek Rd, 500m west of Murchison Spur Rd to Reedy Creek Rd.
Species List	Valleys and Low Hills species list

Dry Slopes and Ridges

Geology	Sedimentary, soils shallow and well drained, sometimes rocky.
EVC	Grassy Dry Forest
Description	Open forest of Red Stringybark, Red Box, Long-leaf Box and occasionally Yellow Box found on deeper soils. Understorey is sparse with a rich ground layer dominated by grasses.
Examples	Murchison Spur Rd - Strath Creek Rd intersection; Cunninghams Rd off Strath Creek Rd, Tyaak.
Species List	Dry Slopes and Ridges species list

Protected Upper Slopes

Geology	Sedimentary, soils moist, fertile and range from sandy loams to medium clays.
EVC	Herb-rich Foothill Forest
Description	Tall moist forest of Blue Gum, Messmate and Peppermint, with an open tall shrub layer and diverse ground layer of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Andersons Garden at the intersection of Westcott Rd and Boundary Rd, Mt Disappointment State Forest;
Species List	Protected Upper Slopes species list

Swift-flowing Streams and Swampy Drainage Lines

Geology	Alluvial, soils range from sands and gravels with loam to silty clay loams in some sites.
EVC	Riparian Forest/Swampy Riparian Woodland
Description	Forest/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.
Species List	Swift-flowing Streams and Swampy Drainage Lines species list

Gentle Slopes and Valleys

Geology	Volcanic or Alluvial, soils loamy with some sandy patches.
EVC	Valley Grassy Forest
Description	Open forest in fertile, gently sloping valleys of the surrounding dry foothills, has a tall open shrub layer and a dense grassy layer with a range of herbs.
Species List	Gentle Slopes and Valleys species list

Protected Slopes

Geology	Variety of geologies, soils range from sandy loam to medium clay.
EVC	Herb-rich Foothill Forest
Description	Tall moist forest of Blue Gum, Messmate and Peppermint, with an open tall shrub layer and diverse ground layer of herbs and grasses.
Species List	Protected Slopes species list