Site 1.8 Coniferous shrubbery and Sclerophyll heath- above Ski Huts.
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Grid Reference E4657 S52742. Altitude 1240m.
Site Description:
Distinguishing species:
Bellendena montana
Orites revoluta
Diselma archerii
Ozothamnus rodwayii
Microcachrys tetragona
Pimelia sericea
Microstrobos niphophilus
Podocarpus lawrencii
Olearia ledifolia
Richea scoparia
Orites acicularis
Ecological factors:
Soil:
Shallow yellowish brown, very stony clay loam.
Aspect:
East-north-east, 60 degrees.
Slope:
< 5 degrees.
Rainfall:
2600mm.
Vegetation type:
Alpine coniferous closed heath / Sclerophyll open-heath.
Geology:
Dolerite.
Common species at this site