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 Upper Goulburn - Mansfield revegetation zone has been divided into two profiles containing different vegetation types.
Low hills, Valleys, Plains & Floodplains
Floodplains
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| Geology |
Alluvial, soil sandy clay loam. |
| EVC |
Floodplain Riparian Woodland |
| Description |
Tall River Red Gum woodland along the regularly flooding terrace of large, slow moving rivers. |
| Examples |
No intact examples known; Maroondah Hwy between Merton and Ancona; |
| Species List |
Floodplains species list |
Plains
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| Geology |
Alluvial, soils range from alluvial loams to clay loams. |
| EVC |
Plains Grassy Woodland |
| Description |
Open woodland on the plains dominated by River Red Gum with a dense suite of grasses, sedges and herbs, and a sparse shrub layer. |
| Examples |
Merton roadside opposite petrol station; Howes Creek - Goughs Rd area, Gough Bay; |
| Species List |
Plains species list |
Valleys
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| Geology |
Alluvial and colluvial. Soils fertile, well drained with reasonable water 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 |
North Creek Rd between Merton and Ancona; Monkey Gully Rd, c 2 km west of Rifle Butts Rd, Mansfield; |
| Species List |
Valleys species list |
Low Hills
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| Geology |
Sedimentary and associated colluvium. Soils fertile and well drained. |
| 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 |
The Paps Bushland Reserve (north side on lower slopes) |
| Species List |
Low Hills species list |
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