Warby, Killawarra & Lurg Hills 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 Warby, Killawarra & Lurg Hills Revegetation revegetation zone has been divided into five profiles containing different vegetation types.

• Killawarra/Chesney Sedimentary Hills & Slopes
• Warby Ranges Upper Slopes
• Granite Hills & Slopes
• Lurg Hills & Valleys
• Lurg Low Hills & Plains

Killawarra/Chesney Sedimentary Hills & Slopes

Creeklines

Geology	Alluvial sediments; sand, clay and silt soils.
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	Katamatite Creek, north of Thoona Rd.
Species List	Creeklines species list

Broad Alluvial Drainage Lines/Creek Flats

Geology	Alluvial sediments, often poorly drained soils with sandy loam overlying clay subsoil.
EVC	Alluvial-terraces Herb-rich Woodland
Description	Open Red Gum and Box Woodlands on ephemeral drainage lines and adjacent alluvium plains. Understorey consists of a sparse medium to tall shrub layer with a diverse species rich ground layer of annual and perennial grasses and herbs.
Species List	Broad Alluvial Drainage Lines/Creek Flats species list

Low Hills

Geology	Sedimentary, sandy loam to clay loam soils.
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	Angford Rd, north edge of Killawarra.
Species List	Low Hills species list

Stony/Gravelly Hills

Geology	Sedimentary, skeletal sandy loam to clay loam soils, 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 a sparse to well-developed suite of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Boweya Flora and Fauna Reserve, Goorambat
Species List	Stony/Gravelly Hills species list

Valleys

Geology	Colluvium derived from various geologies. Soils range from clays and sands to welll drained red brown soils.
EVC	Valley Grassy Forest
Description	Open forest in fertile, gently sloping valleys of the surrounding dry foothills, with a tall open shrub layer and a dense ground layer of grasses and herbs.
Examples	Gully crossed by Adams Rd, Warby-Ovens National Park.
Species List	Valleys species list

Dry Slopes (South facing)

Geology	Granitic or sedimentary, typically shallow soils.
EVC	Grassy Dry Forest
Description	Open forest on south-facing steep dry slopes with a grass-dominated ground layer and a sparse shrub layer.
Examples	Adams Rd, south of Tower Rd.
Species List	Dry Slopes (South facing) species list

Ridges, Exposed Slopes (North facing) and Plateaux

Geology	Granitic or sedimentary, skeletal sandy loam soils.
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	South side of Thoona Rd, Warby Range.
Species List	Ridges, Exposed Slopes (North facing) and Plateaux species list

Granite Hills & Slopes

Wet Depressions

Geology	Granitic colluvium, poorly drained clays and silts, usually moist through summer
EVC	Spring Soak Woodland
Description	Woodland sometimes treeless, often a patchy shrub layer dominated with Prickly Tea-tree over a ground layer of sedges, rushes, ferns and a diversity of herbs.
Examples	Black Springs on Nightjar Track, Warby-Ovens National Park.
Species List	Wet Depressions species list

Gentle Slopes of Granitic Outwash

Geology	Granitic colluvium, sandy loam soils.
EVC	Grassy Woodland (shrubby granitic outwash)
Description	Blakely's Red Gum, Red Stringybark and Red Box woodland with an open mid-storey of wattles, and a grassy ground layer dominated with Cane Wire-grass.
Examples	Bushland Reserve on Old Thoona Rd, Lake Rowan Cemetery.
Species List	Gentle Slopes of Granitic Outwash species list

Rocky Outcrops

Geology	Granitic outcrops.
EVC	Rocky Outcrop Shrubland/Herbland Mosaic
Description	Sparse to dense heathy shrubland, interspersed with areas of exposed rock covered by a diversity of herbs, mosses and lichens, with the occasional stunted Blakely's Red Gum or Drooping Sheoak.
Examples	Pangarang Lookout, Warby-Ovens National Park.
Species List	Rocky Outcrops species list

Granite Hills and Slopes

Geology	Granitic, sandy to sandy loam soils, often shallow.
EVC	Granitic Hills Woodland
Description	Open woodland dominated by Blakely's Red Gum (at times stunted by poor soil), with a medium shrub layer and rich herbaceous ground layer.
Examples	North and West faces of Mt Meg, Mt Bruno.
Species List	Granite Hills and Slopes species list

Creeklines and Fertile Gullies.

Geology	Alluvial and colluvial. Loamy soils with sandy patches.
EVC	Valley Grassy Forest
Description	Open forest in fertile, gently sloping gullies surrounded by dry foothills. Understorey consists of a tall open shrub layer and a dense ground layer of grasses and herbs.
Examples	Greta Rd East of Sudholz Rd.
Species List	Creeklines and Fertile Gullies. species list

Granitic Slopes

Geology	Igneous with coarse granitic sandy soils, shallow to medium in depth.
EVC	Granitic Hills Woodland
Description	Open woodland dominated by Blakely's Red Gum (at times stunted by poor soil), with a medium shrub layer and rich herbaceous ground layer.
Examples	Bush Reserve opposite Glenrowan Primary School.
Species List	Granitic Slopes species list

Dry Slopes

Geology	Sedimentary or Igneous (granite) rock. Soils shallow to medium in depth.
EVC	Grassy Dry Forest
Description	Open forest on dry slopes, with an understorey dominated by grasses, herbs and a few scattered shrubs.
Examples	Grant Rd E of Winton-Lurg Rd; Hill top, Kennedy La Reserve.
Species List	Dry Slopes species list

Ridges and Exposed Slopes

Geology	Sedimentary and Igneous (granite) rock. Soils shallow to medium in depth.
EVC	Heathy Dry Forest
Description	Open forest of Red Stringybark, Red Box and Long-leaf Box found on ridges and exposed northerly slopes. The understorey is dominated by low growing heaths and peas, with a sparse layer of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Western slope, Kennedy La Reserve; Roadside verges, Stanley Drive.
Species List	Ridges and Exposed Slopes species list

Creeklines

Geology	Alluvial, with soils ranging from sandy loam to silty clay.
EVC	Creekline Grassy Woodland
Description	River Red Gum and Yellow Box woodland on banks of small creeks, with a scattered tall to medium shrub layer and dense ground layer of grasses and sedges.
Examples	Greta Rd at bridge 1km E of Embling Rd.
Species List	Creeklines species list

Plains

Geology	Alluvial, with clay loam soils.
EVC	Plains Grassy Woodland
Description	Open woodland on the plains dominated by Grey Box and River Red Gum, with a scattered shrub layer and dense suite of grasses and herbs.
Examples	Coleman Road both verges; Bush Reserve beside railway line, 2km W of Glenrowan-Boweya Rd.
Species List	Plains species list

Colluvial Outwash Slopes

Geology	Sandy loam or clay loam soils.
EVC	Box Ironbark Forest (Grey Box - Mugga Ironbark)
Description	Open forest of Grey Box and Ironbark. Understorey often has an open shrub layer and an open ground layer ranging from a sparse to well-developed suite of herbs and grasses.
Examples	Embling Rd 1km S of Greta Rd; Winton-Lurg Rd S of Coleman.
Species List	Colluvial Outwash Slopes species list

Low Stony Gravelly Hills

Geology	Sedimentary or contact metamorphic, with stony or gravelly clay soils.
EVC	Box Ironbark Forest (Red Box - Mugga Ironbark)
Description	Open forest of Red Box and Mugga Ironbark. Understorey often forms an open shrub layer over an open ground layer of sparse herbs and grasses.
Examples	Old Lurg School bush reserve; Brock Rd W of Winton-Lurg Rd; Sudholz Rd, last rise at S end; Old Lurg Rd at Exton's quarry; Webster Rd N of Old Lurg Rd.
Species List	Low Stony Gravelly Hills species list