Site 1.7 Subalpine woodland near Lake Dobson
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Grid Reference E4663 S52739. Altitude 1000m.
Site Description:
A tremendeous variety of shrubby species, mostly members of the Proteaceae and Epacridaceae families.
Distinguishing species:
Cyathodes parvifolia
Lomatia polymorpha
Cyathodes straminea
Olearia persoonioides
Cyathodes juniperina
Olearia pinifolia
Epacris serpyllifolia
Orites diversifolia
Eucalyptus coccifera
Richea pandanifolia
Eucalyptus subcrenulata
Tasmannia lanceolata
Exocarpos humifusus
Telopea truncata
Gaultheria hispida
Tetracarpaea tasmanica
Leptospermum lanigerum
Trochocarpa thymifolia
Ecological factors:
Soil:
Deep uniform yellowish brown, very stony clay loam.
Aspect:
North-north-east to east, 10 degrees -90 degrees.
Slope:
Flat but with nearby slope.
Rainfall:
2000-2500mm.
Vegetation type:
Eucalyptus coccifera
/
Eucalyptus subcrenulata
woodland grading to
Athrotaxis cuppressoides
closed - forest with emergent
Eucalyptus subcrenulata
.
Geology:
Dolerite.
Common species at this site