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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 2: Coast Banksia Woodland

Description:Restricted to near coastal localities on secondary or tertiary dunes behind Coastal Dune Scrub. Usually dominated by a woodland overstorey of Coast Banksia Banksia integrifolia to 15 m tall over a medium shrub layer. The understorey consists of a number of herbs and sedges, including scramblers.

Large trees:SpeciesBanksia spp.

DBH(cm)50 cm

#/ha10 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Banksia integrifolia ssp. integrifolia Coast Banksia

Understorey: Life

#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% IT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 3 30% MSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 3 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 1% MTGGround Fern 1 5% GFScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF CodeT

Species typical of at least part of EVC range

Common NameCommon Boobialla

T Acacia longifolia ssp. sophorae Coast WattleMS Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana Seaberry SaltbushMS Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp PaperbarkMS Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Tea-treeMS Monotoca elliptica s.l. Tree Broom-heathLH Senecio linearifolius Fireweed GroundselLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleMH Senecio biserratus Jagged FireweedMH Lobelia anceps Angled LobeliaMH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Apium prostratum ssp. prostratum Sea CeleryLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeMTG Lepidosperma gladiatum Coast Sword-sedgeMTG Isolepis inundata Swamp Club-sedge

MNG

Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedgeGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower SpinachSC Galium australe Tangled Bedstraw

Ecological Vegetation Class bioregion benchmark

EVC 2: Coast Banksia Woodland - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

Recruitment:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 30 years.

Organic Litter:40 % cover

Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Senecio jacobaea Ragwort high

high LH Conyza bonariensis Flaxleaf Fleabanehigh low MH Hypochoeris

radicata Cat's Ear high low MHCentaurium erythraea Common Centaury high low

LNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high low

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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 6: Sand Heathland

Description:Treeless heathland (or with occasional emergent mallee-form eucalypts and/or Banksias) occurring on deep infertile sands. Consists of a low, dense heathy shrub layer and a number of sedges and sedge-like species. Grasses and herbs are notably absent or infrequent.

Life Forms: Life form #Spp %Cover LF

codeMedium Shrub 7 55% MSSmall Shrub 4 10% SSMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 15% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameCommon Heath

MS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peaSS Platylobium obtusangulum Common Flat-peaSS Hibbertia fasciculata var. prostrata Bundled Guinea-

flowerSS Leucopogon virgatus Common Beard-heathMH Gonocarpus humilis Shade Raspwort

MH Drosera peltata ssp. auriculata Tall SundewLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeMTG Lepidosperma concavum Sandhill Sword-

sedgeMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushMNG Schoenus brevifolius Zig-zag Bog-sedgeGF Pteridium esculentum Austral Bracken

Recruitment:

Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 30 years.

Organic Litter:20% cover

Weediness:There are no consistent weeds in this EVC.

EVC 6: Sand Heathland - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 8: Wet Heathland

Description:A low, generally treeless heathland although sometimes emergent eucalypts may be present. Occurs on lower slopes, flats or depressions, which are infertile and subjected to prolonged water logging. Understorey is often dominated a range of sedges, grasses and shrubs.


codeMedium Shrub 6 40% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 20% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF Code


Common NameScented Paperbark

MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Allocasuarina paludosa Scrub SheoakMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaSS Platylobium obtusangulum Common Flat-peaSS Hibbertia acicularis Prickly Guinea-

flowerSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peaSS Pultenaea stricta Rigid Bush-peaMH Gonocarpus humilis Shade RaspwortMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMNG Schoenus brevifolius Zig-zag Bog-sedgeMNG Schoenus lepidosperma Slender Bog-sedgeMNG Leptocarpus tenax Slender Twine-rushMNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedgeSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-

laurelR

ecruitment:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 30 years.



EVC 8: Wet Heathland - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 16: Lowland Forest

Description:Open forest to 25 m tall. It grows on a wide variety of geology and soils mostly on north and north westerly aspects. Characterised by an often heathy understorey with a variety of other life forms including shrubs, grasses and herbs.

Large trees:SpeciesEucalyptus spp.

DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name30% Eucalyptus obliqua

Eucalyptus croajingolensis Eucalyptus sieberiEucalyptus radiata s.l.

Messmate StringybarkGippsland Peppermint Silvertop Ash

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 8 35% MSSmall Shrub 4 10% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 2 15% GFScrambler or Climber 3 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

EVC 16: Lowland Forest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Exocarpos cupressiformis Cherry BallartT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Epacris impressa Common HeathMS Acacia mucronata ssp. longifolia Narrow-leaf WattleMS Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy-bushMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeSS Amperea xiphoclada var. xiphoclada Broom SpurgeSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerSS Lomatia ilicifolia Holly LomatiaSS Bauera rubioides Wiry BaueraLH Pterostylis longifolia s.l. Tall GreenhoodMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Drosera peltata Pale SundewSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-sedgeMTG Lomandra filiformis ssp. filiformis Wattle Mat-rushMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMTG Dianella caerulea var. caerulea Paroo LilyMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenEP Muellerina eucalyptoides Creeping MistletoeSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berrySC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine

Recruitment:Continuous


Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 18: Riparian Forest

Description:A tall forest to 30 m tall of river banks and associated alluvial terraces with occasional occurrences in the heads of gullies leading into creeks and rivers. The soil is fertile alluvium, regularly inundated and permanently moist. Dominated by tall eucalypts but also has an open to sparse secondary tree layer of wattles and scattered dense patches of shrubs, ferns, grasses and herbs.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis Eucalyptus strzeleckii

Messmate StringybarkManna Gum Strzelecki

Understorey: Life formImmature Canopy Tree

#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 4 20% TMedium Shrub 8 20% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 5 20% GFTree Fern 2 10% TRFScrambler or Climber 3 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL


EVC 18: Riparian Forest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia dealbata Silver WattleT Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Prostanthera lasianthos Victorian Christmas-bushMS Goodenia ovata Hop GoodeniaMS Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy-bushMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortMH Geranium potentilloides Cinquefoil CranesbillSH Oxalis corniculata s.l. Yellow Wood-sorrelLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Lepidosperma elatius Tall Sword-sedgeLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Isolepis inundata Swamp Club-sedgeMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fernGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Blechnum wattsii Hard Water-fernGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernTRF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blackberry high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high low






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 23: Herb-rich Foothill Forest

Description:Occurs on relatively fertile, moderately well-drained soils on an extremely wide range of geological types and in areas of moderate to high rainfall. Occupies easterly and southerly aspects mainly on lower slopes and in gullies. A medium to tall open forest or woodland to 25 m tall with a small tree layer over a sparse to dense shrub layer. A high cover and diversity of herbs and grasses in the ground layer characterise this EVC.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Eucalyptus cypellocarpaMessmate StringybarkMountain Grey-gum

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 5 20% MSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 9 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 15% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 2 10% GFScrambler or Climber 3 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL


EVC 23: Herb-rich Foothill Forest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Acacia verniciflua Varnish WattleMS Ozothamnus ferrugineus Tree EverlastingMS Cassinia longifolia Shiny CassiniaLH Senecio linearifolius Fireweed GroundselLH Wahlenbergia gracilis s.l. Sprawling BluebellMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Oxalis corniculata s.l. Yellow Wood-sorrelSH Galium propinquum Maori BedstrawSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rushMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Echinopogon ovatus Common Hedgehog-grassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berrySC Pandorea pandorana Wonga VineSC Glycine clandestina Twining Glycine



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high

low MH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowMH Plantago major Greater Plantain high low MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high

high




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%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus obliqua

Eucalyptus globulus ssp. bicostata Eucalyptus cypellocarpa

Messmate StringybarkEurabbieMountain Grey


Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 29: Damp ForestDescription:Grows on a wide range of geologies on well-developed generally colluvial soils on a variety of aspects, from sea level to montane elevations. Dominated by a tall eucalypt tree layer to 30 m tall over a medium to tall dense shrub layer of broad-leaved species typical of wet forest mixed with elements from dry forest types. The ground layer includes herbs and grasses aswell as a variety of moisture-dependent ferns.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:

Understorey: Life form #Spp %CoverImmature Canopy Tree 5%Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 4 20%Medium Shrub 6 30%Small Shrub 1 1%Large Herb 2 1%Medium Herb 8 10%Small or Prostrate Herb 1 1%Large Tufted Graminoid 1 1%Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5%Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 10%Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5%Ground Fern 3 10%Tree Fern 1 5%Scrambler or Climber 3 5%Bryophytes/Lichens na 20%

LF CodeT


Common NameBlackwood

T Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisT Olearia argophylla Musk Daisy-bushMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy-bushMS Goodenia ovata Hop GoodeniaMS Cassinia aculeata Common CassiniaLH Senecio linearifolius Fireweed GroundseMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Geranium potentilloides Cinquefoil CranesbillMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeMH Stellaria flaccida Forest StarwortLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-ruLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-sedgeMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Calochlaena dubia Common Ground-fernTRF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine

EVC 29: Damp Forest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blackberry high

high LH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistlehigh high

LH Senecio jacobaea Ragwort high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high low






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 30: Wet Forest

Description:Grows on fertile, well-drained loamy soils on a range of geologies and elevation levels. It is largely restricted to protected sites in gullies and on southern aspects of hills and mountains where rainfall is high and cloud cover at ground level is frequent. Characterised by a tall eucalypt overstorey to 30 m tall with scattered understorey trees over a tall broad-leaved shrubby understorey and a moist, shaded, fern-rich ground layer that is usually dominated by tree-ferns.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus regnans

Eucalyptus globulus s.l.Eucalyptus obliqua

Mountain AshBlue GumMessmate Stringybark

Understorey: Life form


Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 4 30% TMedium Shrub 3 15% MSMedium Herb 3 5% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 10% LNGGround Fern 4 20% GFTree Fern 2 20% TRFEpiphyte 2 1% EPScrambler or Climber 2 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT


Common NameMusk Daisy-bush

T Acacia dealbata Silver WattleT Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisT Bedfordia arborescens Blanket-leafMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Hedycarya angustifolia Austral MulberryMS Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy-bushMH Australina pusilla ssp. muelleri Shade NettleMH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletLTG Lepidosperma elatius Tall Sword-sedgeLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Grammitis billardierei Common Finger-fernGF Asplenium bulbiferum ssp. gracillimum Mother SpleenwortGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenTRF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernEP Microsorum pustulatum ssp. pustulatum Kangaroo FernEP Fieldia australis FieldiaSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine

EVC 30: Wet Forest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blackberry high high

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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 31: Cool Temperate RainforestDescription:Closed non-eucalypt forest to 25 m tall with occasional eucalypt emergents. Occurs in high rainfall areas protected from fire within Wet Forest. The understorey characterised by tree ferns and a rich epiphytic flora. The ground layer is dominated by a diversity of ground ferns.

Large trees:SpeciesNothofagus/Atherosperma

DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name50% Nothofagus cunninghamiiAtherosperma moschatum Acacia melanoxylon

Myrtle BeechSouthern Sassafras Blackwood

Understorey: Life


Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 2 5% MSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 2 5% MHGround Fern 6 15% GFTree Fern 3 40% TRFEpiphyte 5 5% EPScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 40% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Olearia argophylla Musk Daisy-bushMS Hedycarya angustifolia Austral MulberryLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleMH Australina pusilla ssp. muelleri Shade NettleGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Grammitis billardierei Common Finger-fernGF Asplenium bulbiferum ssp. gracillimum Mother SpleenwortGF Blechnum wattsii Hard Water-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernTRF R v Cyathea cunninghamii Slender Tree-fernTRF v Cyathea X marcescens Skirted Tree-fernEP Microsorum pustulatum ssp. pustulatum Kangaroo FernEP Fieldia australis FieldiaEP Rumohra adiantiformis Leathery Shield-fernEP Crepidomanes venosum Veined Bristle-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis

Recruitment:

Continuous


Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.


EVC 31: Cool Temperate Rainforest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 32: Warm Temperate Rainforest

Description:Closed forest to 25 m tall restricted to the lowlands where it grows on protected slopes adjacent to streams and along minor gullies. Dominated by a range of non-eucalypt canopy species above an understorey of smaller trees and shrubs and usually visually dominated by ferns and climbers.

Large trees:SpeciesVarious spp.

DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover50%

Character SpeciesHedycarya angustifolia

Common NameAustral MulberryAcacia melanoxylon Blackwood

Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisPittosporum undulatum Sweet

PittosporumRapanea howittiana Muttonwood


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 30% TMedium Shrub 2 15% MSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 4 15% GFTree Fern 1 5% TRFEpiphyte 1 1% EPScrambler or Climber 3 20% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

EVC 32: Warm Temperate Rainforest – Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Olearia argophylla Musk Daisy-bushT Prostanthera lasianthos Victorian Christmas-bushMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy-bushMS Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry PanaxLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleMH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryMH Stellaria flaccida Forest StarwortMH Austrocynoglossum latifolium Forest Hound's-tongueMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Lepidosperma elatius Tall Sword-sedgeLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMNG Echinopogon ovatus Common Hedgehog-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Asplenium flabellifolium Necklace FernGF Pellaea falcata s.l. Sickle FernGF Lastreopsis acuminata Shiny Shield-fernTRF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernEP Microsorum scandens Fragrant FernSC Pandorea pandorana Wonga VineSC Clematis glycinoides Forest ClematisSC Parsonsia brownii Twining Silkpod



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactSS Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blackberry high

high LH Solanum nigrum sensu Willis (1972)Black Nightshade high low LHHypericum androsaemum Tutsan high low

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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 45: Shrubby Foothill Forest

Description:Occurs on ridges and drier northerly and westerly slopes in association with Damp Forest (on sheltered slopes) on moderately fertile soils and at a range of elevations. The overstorey is a medium eucalypt forest to 25 m tall over an understorey characterised by a distinctive middle strata dominated by a diversity of narrow-leaved shrubs and a paucity of ferns, graminoids and herbs in the ground stratum.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Eucalyptus sieberi Eucalyptus cypellocarpaEucalyptus radiata s.l.

Messmate StringybarkSilvertop Ash Mountain Grey Gum

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF

codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 8 35% MSSmall Shrub 4 15% SSProstrate Shrub 1 5% PSMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGGround Fern 2 10% GFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover

90%

LF CodeT


Common NameCherry Ballart

MS Spyridium parvifolium Dusty MillerMS Goodenia ovata Hop GoodeniaMS Acacia verticillata Prickly MosesMS Acacia mucronata ssp. longifolia Narrow-leaf WattleSS Amperea xiphoclada var. xiphoclada Broom SpurgeSS Tetratheca ciliata Pink-bellsSS Lomatia ilicifolia Holly LomatiaSS Platylobium formosum Handsome Flat-peaPS Acrotriche prostrata Trailing Ground-berryMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush

LNG

Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-sedgeGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berry


EVC 45: Shrubby Foothill Forest - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

Recruitment:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 30 years.


Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.






%cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus willisii

Eucalyptus obliqua Eucalyptus radiata s.l.Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. pryoriana

Jimmy’s Shining PeppermintMessmate Stringybark Narrow-leaf Peppermint Rough-


Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 48: Heathy Woodland

Description:Spans a variety of geologies but is generally associated with nutrient-poor soils including deep uniform sands (aeolian or outwash) and Tertiary sand/clay which has been altered to form quartzite gravel. Eucalypt-dominated low woodland to 10 m tall lacking a secondary tree layer and generally supporting a diverse array of narrow or ericoid-leaved shrubs except where frequent fire has reduced this to a dense cover of bracken. Geophytes and annuals can be quite common but the ground cover is normally fairly sparse.


DBH(cm)50 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:


#Spp %Cover5%

Medium Shrub 5 30%Small Shrub 5 20%Medium Herb 2 5%Small or Prostrate Herb 2 5%Large Tufted Graminoid 1 5%Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1%Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 1 1%Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5%Ground Fern 1 5%Bryophytes/Lichens na 10%Soil Crust na 10%Total understorey projective foliage cover

75%

LF CodeMS


Common NaCommon Heath

MS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Monotoca scoparia Prickly Broom-

heathSS Amperea xiphoclada var. xiphoclada Broom SpurgSS Leucopogon virgatus Common Beard-

heathSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-

sedgeMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-ruSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-

laurelR

ecruitment:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 20 years.


Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.


EVC 48: Heathy Woodland - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 53: Swamp Scrub

Description:Closed scrub to 8 m tall at low elevations on alluvial deposits along streams or on poorly drained sites with higher nutrient availability. The vegetation characteristically lacks a eucalypt overstorey and is dominated by Swamp Paperbark Melaleuca ericifolia which often forms a dense thicket, out-competing other species. Where light penetrates to ground level, a moss/lichen/liverwort or herbaceous ground cover is often present. Dry variants have a grassy/herbaceous ground layer.

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name70% Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp Paperbark

Life forms: Life

#Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 2 10% MS

Small Shrub 2 1% SSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 3 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 15% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeMS


Common NamePrickly Currant-bush

MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeLH Lycopus australis Australian GipsywortLH Lythrum salicaria Purple LoosestrifeLH Persicaria praetermissa Spotted KnotweedMH Hydrocotyle pterocarpa Wing PennywortMH Stellaria angustifolia Swamp StarwortMH Lobelia anceps Angled LobeliaSH Crassula helmsii Swamp CrassulaLTG Juncus procerus Tall RushLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassLNG

Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeLNG

Phragmites australis Common ReedLNG

Baumea rubiginosa s.l. Soft Twig-rushMTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water RibbonsMTG Juncus gregiflorus Green RushMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeGF Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle FernSC Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed

EVC 53: Swamp Scrub - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion



Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear low low LNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high

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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland

Description:An open, eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall occurring on a number of geologies and soil types. Occupies poorly drained, fertile soils on flat or gently undulating plains at low elevations. The understorey consists of a few sparse shrubs over a species-rich grassy and herbaceous ground layer.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha10 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus tereticornis ssp. mediana

Eucalyptus camaldulensisGippsland Red-gumRiver Red-gum


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 2 10% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 10 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 9 35% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Allocasuarina littoralis Black SheoakT Acacia mearnsii Black WattleT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Kunzea ericoides BurganSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaMH Hypericum gramineum Small St John's WortMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Poranthera microphylla Small PorantheraLTG Austrostipa rudis Veined Spear-grassLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Carex breviculmis Common Grass-sedgeMTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rushMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass


EVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland – Strzelecki Ranges bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high low LNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high high MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high high MNG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMNG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMNG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high low

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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 73: Rocky Outcrop Shrubland/Rocky Outcrop Herbland Mosaic

Description:Occurs in areas of low site quality on exposed rocky outcrops where rock is a dominant landform feature, soils are shallow or virtually absent and effective rainfall is low. Shrubland to 2 m tall with occasional emergent trees interspersed with discrete shrubless areas dominated by herbs and bryophytes/lichens characterise this EVC mosaic. Commonly, the shrubland and herbland components of this mosaic cannot be separated at the site scale.

Life forms: Life


Small Shrub 3 10% SSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF CodeMS


Common NameBurgan

MS Monotoca scoparia Prickly Broom-heathMS Hovea pannosa s.l. Mountain BeautyMS Brachyloma daphnoides Daphne HeathSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerSS Dillwynia phylicoides Small-leaf Parrot-peaSS Rhytidosporum procumbens White MarianthSS Acacia gunnii Ploughshare WattlePS Platylobium formosum Handsome Flat-peaPS Persoonia chamaepeuce Dwarf GeebungLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Derwentia perfoliata Digger's SpeedwellLH Wahlenbergia multicaulis Branching BluebellLH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable GroundselMH Stellaria pungens Prickly StarwortMH Helichrysum scorpioides Button EverlastingMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortSH Crassula sieberiana Sieber CrassulaLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Joycea pallida Silvertop Wallaby-grassLTG Austrodanthonia induta Shiny Wallaby-grassMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassMTG Carex breviculmis Short-stem SedgeMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassGF Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia Green Rock-fernGF Asplenium flabellifolium Necklace Fern

EVC 73: Rocky Outcrop Shrubland/Rocky Outcrop Herbland Mosaic - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion



Logs:5 m/0.1 ha. (note: large log class does not apply)

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high

low MNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescuehigh low




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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 83: Swampy Riparian Woodland

Description:Woodland to 15 m tall generally occupying low energy streams of the foothills and plains. The lower strata are variously locally dominated by a range of large and medium shrub species on the stream levees in combination with large tussock grasses and sedges in the ground layer.


DBH(cm)70

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus ovata

Eucalyptus radiata s.l.Swamp GumNarrow-leaf Peppermint


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 4 30% T

Medium Shrub 5 20% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 7 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 15% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 2 5% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF CodeT


Common NameBlackwood

T Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp PaperbarkT Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-treeMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Cyperus lucidus Leafy Flat-sedgeLTG Lepidosperma elatius Tall Sword-sedgeLTG Juncus procerus Tall RushMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rush

MNG

Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral Bracken


EVC 83: Swampy Riparian Woodland - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high

high LH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high

high MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high highMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 151: Plains Grassy Forest

Description:Open forest to 20 m tall often above a heathy shrub layer and a diverse grassy, sedgy and herbaceous ground layer. Occurs on lowland plains and old river terraces made up of gravelly sandy clays.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name30% Eucalyptus muelleriana Yellow Stringybark

Eucalyptus bridgesiana s.l. But ButEucalyptus obliqua MessmateEucalyptus radiata s.l. Narrow-leaf Peppermint


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 15% TMedium Shrub 6 20% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSProstrate Shrub 2 5% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 1% MNGGround Fern 2 10% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL


EVC 151: Plains Grassy Forest – Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia mearnsii Black WattleT Acacia implexa LightwoodT Exocarpos cupressiformis Cherry BallartMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Kunzea ericoides BurganMS Melaleuca parvistaminea Rough-barked Honey-myrtleSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerSS Hibbertia riparia Erect Guinea-flowerSS Platylobium obtusangulum Common Flat-peaSS Phyllanthus hirtellus Thyme SpurgePS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Tricoryne elatior Yellow Rush-lilyLH Wahlenbergia gracilis s.l. Sprawling BluebellMH Poranthera microphylla Small PorantheraMH Hypericum gramineum Small St John's WortMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Oxalis corniculata s.l. Yellow Wood-sorrelSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rushMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-sedgeMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Entolasia marginata Bordered PanicGF Pteridium esculentum Austral Bracken



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender Centaury high low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high low







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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 161: Coastal Headland Scrub

Description:Scrub or low shrubland to 2 m tall on steep, rocky coastal headlands often associated with cliffs exposed to the stresses of extreme salt-laden winds and salt spray from the south west.

Life forms: Life


Small Shrub 2 5% SSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 4 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGScrambler or Climber 2 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

70%

LF Code


Common NameCoast Tea-tree

MS Acacia longifolia ssp. sophorae Coast WattleMS Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana Seaberry SaltbushMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathSS Leucophyta brownii Cushion BushSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum Rounded Noon-

flowerMTG Dianella brevicaulis Small-flower Flax-lilyMTG Lachnagrostis billardierei s.l. Coast Blown-grassMTG Poa poiformis Coast Tussock-grassMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-

grassMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedgeSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved

ClematisSC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach



Weediness: LF Code

Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMSMS LH MH M

Chrysanthemoides moniliferaPolygala myrtifolia var. myrtifolia Sonchus oleraceusHypochoeris radicataEhrharta erecta var. erecta

BoneseedMyrtle-leaf Milkwort Common Sow-thistle Cat's EarPanic Veldt-grass

highhigh high

highhigh low low h

EVC 161: Coastal Headland Scrub – Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 163: Coastal Tussock Grassland

Description:A tussock grassland that may contain emergent shrubs. Occurs on exposed coastal cliffs and bluffs. Soils are saline and the strong salt-laden winds preclude tree growth.


codeMedium Shrub 3 20% MSSmall Shrub 1 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameCoast Beard-heath

MS Correa alba White CorreaMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Samolus repens Creeping

BrookweedMH Asperula conferta Common WoodruffMH Daucus glochidiatus Austral CarrotSH Selliera radicans Shiny Swamp-matLTG Gahnia trifida Coast Saw-sedgeLTG Austrostipa stipoides Prickly Spear-grassLTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-

grassMTG Poa poiformis Coast Tussock-grassMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedge

MTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Lepidosperma gladiatum Coast Sword-sedge

MNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedge


Organic Litter:

20 % cover

Weediness: LF

Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH MHMH M

Sonchus oleraceus Hypochoeris radicataAnagallis arvensis

Common Sow-thistle Cat's EarPimpernelBuck's-horn Plantain Hairy Hawkbit

high highhigh

low lowlow

EVC 163: Coastal Tussock Grassland – Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 191: Riparian Scrub

Description:A dense shrubland to 6 m tall growing on waterlogged substrates often with a peaty surface horizon. Emergent eucalypts may be occasionally present. The understorey is often species-poor and consists typically of sedges tolerant of seasonal waterlogging. Occurs along creeks and minor stream tributaries of the lowland plains.

Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name50% Melaleuca squarrosaLeptospermnum continentale

Scented PaperbarkPrickly Tea-tree


#Spp3

%Cover10%

LF codeMSSmall Shrub 1 1% SS

Large Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 1 1% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 1 1% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 15% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

70%

LF Code


Common NameSilver Banksia

MS Acacia verticillata Prickly MosesMS Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius Rosemary

EverlastingLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLTG Gahnia clarkei Tall Saw-sedge

LTG Baloskion tetraphyllum ssp. tetraphyllum Tassel Cord-rushLNG Lepidosperma longitudinale Pithy Sword-sedgeMNG Baumea tetragona Square Twig-sedgeMNG Schoenus brevifolius Zig-zag Bog-sedgeMNG Empodisma minus Spreading Rope-

rushSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-laurel

Recruitment:

Continuous



EVC 191: Riparian Scrub - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 233: Wet Sands Thicket

Description:Dense, impenetrable heathy scrub to 5 m tall with occasional emergent eucalypts. Occurs on Tertiary outwash geology on deep sandy grey loams to sands.

Lifeforms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF

codeMedium Shrub 5 50% MSSmall Shrub 4 10% SSMedium Herb 2 1% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 1 1% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code


Common NamePrickly Moses

MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Pimelea linifolia Slender Rice-flowerMS r Monotoca glauca Currant-woodSS Leucopogon australis Spike Beard-heathSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peaSS Bauera rubioides Wiry BaueraSS Amperea xiphoclada var. xiphoclada Broom SpurgeMH Selaginella uliginosa Swamp SelaginellaSH Mitrasacme pilosa var. pilosa Hairy MitrewortLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-

sedgeMTG Patersonia fragilis Short Purple-flagMNG Tetrarrhena distichophylla Hairy Rice-grassGF Lindsaea linearis Screw FernSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-

laurelRecruitmen

t:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 30 years.


Weediness: LF Code

Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMSMH MH MH LNG MTG M

Coprosma repensHypochoeris radicata Lotus uliginosus Centaurium erythraea Holcus lanatusBriza minor Anthoxanthum

Mirror BushCat's EarGreater Bird's-foot Trefoil Common Centaury Yorkshire FogLesser Quaking-grass Sweet Vernal-grass

highhigh high high h

highlow low low low low low h

EVC 233: Wet Sands Thicket - Strzelecki Ranges bioregion






Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 793: Damp Heathy WoodlandDescription:Woodland to 10 m tall with tall dense heathy understorey which becomes tall scrub if long unburnt in high rainfall areas. The ground layer consists of grasses, herbs, small shrubs and tough-leaved monocots. Developed on sandy soils of moderate to low fertility, typically wet in winter due to impeding layer in soil and dry in summer.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha10 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover15%

Character SpeciesEucalyptus cephalocarpa s.l.

Common NameMealy Stringybark

Eucalyptus radiata s.l.Eucalyptus ovata

Narrow-leaf PeppermintSwamp Gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 5 30% MSSmall Shrub 4 5% SSProstrate Shrub 2 1% PSMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 20% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range

Common NameMS

MS MS MS SS SS PS MH SH LTG MTG MTG GF SC

Leptospermum continentaleEpacris impressa Banksia marginata Kunzea ericoides Hibbertia riparia Hovea heterophylla Acrotriche serrulataGonocarpus tetragynusDrosera whittakeri ssp. aberrans Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. luteaThemeda triandra

Prickly Tea-treeCommon Heath Silver Banksia BurganErect Guinea-flower Common Hovea Honey-pots Common Raspwort Scented Sundew Small Grass-tree Kangaroo GrassCommon Rapier-sedge Austral Bracken Slender Dodder-laurelRecruitmen

t:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 30 years.


Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact

MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low


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Strzelecki Ranges bioregionEVC 937: Swampy Woodland

Description:Open eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with ground-layer dominated by tussock grasses and/or sedges and often rich in herbs. Occurs on poorly drained, seasonally waterlogged heavy soils, primarily on swamp deposits but extending to suitable substrates within some landscapes of sedimentary origin.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus ovata

Eucalyptus cephalocarpa s.s.Eucalyptus radiata s.l.Eucalyptus obliqua

Swamp GumMealy Stringybark Narrow-leaf Peppermint Messmate Stringybark


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 2 20% MSMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 4 30% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT

Species typical of at least part of EVC rangeMelaleuca ericifolia

Common NameSwamp Paperbark

MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeMH Centella cordifolia CentellaMH Gratiola peruviana Austral BrooklimeSH Mazus pumilio Swamp MazusLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-sedgeMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Juncus holoschoenus Joint-leaf Rush



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.


EVC 937: Swampy Woodland – Strzelecki Ranges bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rubus sp. aff. armeniacus Blackberry high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high high MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high high







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