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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 3: Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland

Description:A low, grassy or bracken-dominated eucalypt forest or open woodland to 15 m tall with a large shrub layer and ground layer rich in herbs, grasses, and orchids. Occurs mainly on flat or undulating areas on moderately fertile, relatively well-drained, deep sandy or loamy topsoils over heavier subsoils (duplex soils).

Large trees:SpeciesEucalyptus spp.

DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name15% Eucalyptus baxteri s.s.Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis

Brown StringybarkManna Gum

Understorey: Life formImmature Canopy Tree

#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 4 5% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSProstrate Shrub 2 5% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 10 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 15% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 5% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

Ecological Vegetation Class bioregion benchmark

EVC 3: Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathMS Spyridium parvifolium Dusty MillerMS Leucopogon lanceolatus var. lanceolatus Lance Beard-heathSS Hibbertia sericea s.l. Silky Guinea-flowerSS Amperea xiphoclada var. xiphoclada Broom SpurgeSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS r Boronia nana var. nana Dwarf BoroniaLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Senecio glomeratus Annual FireweedMH Veronica calycina Hairy SpeedwellMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Brunonia australis Blue PincushionSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedSH Kennedia prostrata Running PostmanLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.s. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Luzula meridionalis Common WoodrushMTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grassMTG Lomandra nana Dwarf Mat-rushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedgeTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berrySC Galium australe Tangled Bedstraw

Recruitment:Continuous

Organic Litter:40 % cover

Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury low lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 6: Sand Heathland

Description:Treeless heathland (or with scattered 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.

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF

codeMedium Shrub 7 30% MSSmall Shrub 8 20% SSProstrate Shrub 3 5% PSMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 20% MNGScrambler or Climber 2 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code

Species typical of at least part of EVC range

Common NameSilver Banksia

MS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Epacris impressa Common HeathMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peaSS Isopogon ceratophyllus Horny Cone-bushSS Hibbertia sericea s.l. Silky Guinea-flowerSS Boronia pilosa Hairy BoroniaPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Xanthosia dissecta s.l. Cut-leaf XanthosiaMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Burchardia umbellata MilkmaidsMH Stackhousia monogyna Creamy

StackhousiaMH Chamaescilla corymbosa var. corymbosa Blue StarsSH Drosera whittakeri ssp. aberrans Scented SundewSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedLTG Xanthorrhoea australis Austral Grass-treeMTG Patersonia fragilis Short Purple-flagMTG Tetraria capillaris Hair SedgeMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-

grassMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushMNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedgeSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-

laurelSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurel

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 - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain 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 by a range of sedges, grasses and shrubs.

Life forms: Life form #Spp %Cover LF

codeMedium Shrub 7 40% MSSmall Shrub 4 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 1 5% MHSmall Herb 2 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 20% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeMS


Common NamePink Swamp-heath

MS Melaleuca squarrosa Scented PaperbarkMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaSS Hibbertia riparia Erect Guinea-flowerSS Epacris lanuginosa Woolly-style HeathSS Hibbertia stricta s.l. Upright Guinea-flowerSS Boronia parviflora Swamp BoroniaPS Xanthosia dissecta s.l. Cut-leaf XanthosiaLH Xyris operculata Tall Yellow-eyeLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerMH Argentipallium obtusifolium Blunt EverlastingMH Viola sieberiana spp. agg. Tiny VioletMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortSH Gonocarpus micranthus ssp. micranthus Creeping RaspwortSH Drosera pygmaea Tiny SundewLTG Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus Button GrassLTG r Xanthorrhoea caespitosa Tufted Grass-treeLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-tree

LNG

Austrostipa muelleri Wiry Spear-grassL

NGLepidosperma longitudinale Pithy Sword-sedge

MTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Patersonia fragilis Short Purple-flagMTG Stylidium graminifolium s.l. Grass Trigger-plantMTG Tetraria capillaris Hair SedgeMNG Leptocarpus tenax Slender Twine-rushMNG Empodisma minus Spreading Rope-rushMNG Sporadanthus tasmanicus Branching Scale-rushMNG Lepyrodia muelleri Common Scale-rushGF Lindsaea linearis Screw FernSC Gleichenia microphylla Scrambling Coral-fernSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-laurel


EVC 8: Wet Heathland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

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


Weediness:There are no consistent weeds in this

EVC.






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 13: Brackish Sedgeland

Description:Sedgeland dominated by moisture-dependent sedges with a grassy or herbaceous ground-layer. Sedges present are usually indicative of saline sites, but ground-layer is depauperate with few if any true halophytic species.

Life Forms: Life

#Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 1 5% LH

Medium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 5 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGTiny Tufted Graminoid* 3 5% TTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid* largely seasonal life form

3 50% MNG

Total understorey projective foliage cover

90%

LF Code


Common NameRunning Marsh-flower

LH Senecio glomeratus Annual FireweedMH Samolus repens Creeping BrookweedMH Lobelia anceps Angled LobeliaMH Utricularia tenella Pink BladderwortMH Leptorhynchos squamatus Scaly ButtonsSH Selliera radicans Shiny Swamp-matSH Stylidium inundatum Hundreds and

ThousandsSH Sebaea albidiflora White SebaeaSH Ranunculus robertsonii Slender ButtercupLTG Gahnia filum Chaffy Saw-sedgeMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Lomandra sororia Small Mat-rushMTG Lomandra micrantha s.l. Small-flower Mat-rushMTG Juncus bufonius Toad RushTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis polygyna Wiry CentrolepisMNG Leptocarpus brownii Coarse Twine-rushMNG Hemarthria uncinata var. uncinata Mat GrassMNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedgeMNG Distichlis distichophylla Australian Salt-grass

Recruitment:

Episodic/Flood: desirable period of disturbance is every five years



EVC 13: Brackish Sedgeland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 16: Lowland Forest

Description:Eucalypt forest to 20 m tall on relatively fertile, moderately well-drained soils in areas of relatively high rainfall. Characterised by the diversity of life forms and species in the understorey including a range of shrubs, grasses and herbs.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha

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

Eucalyptus obliqua Eucalyptus baxteri s.l.

Jimmy’s Shining PeppermintMessmate Stringybark Brown


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 7 15% MSSmall Shrub 5 10% SSProstrate Shrub 4 10% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 15 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 8 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 2 10% GFScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

EVC 16: Lowland Forest - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Acacia verticillata Prickly MosesMS Hakea rostrata Beaked HakeaSS Tetratheca ciliata Pink-bellsSS Hibbertia riparia Erect Guinea-flowerSS Hovea heterophylla Common HoveaSS Pultenaea stricta Rigid Bush-peaPS Xanthosia pusilla spp. agg. Heath XanthosiaPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS r Boronia nana var. nana Dwarf BoroniaPS Xanthosia dissecta s.l. Cut-leaf XanthosiaLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Hypericum gramineum Small St John's WortMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Veronica calycina Hairy SpeedwellSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedSH Kennedia prostrata Running PostmanSH Leptostigma reptans Dwarf NerteraSH Opercularia ovata Broad-leaf StinkweedLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassLTG Austrostipa pubinodis Tall Spear-grassLNG Austrostipa muelleri Wiry Spear-grassLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Poa sieberiana var. sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.s. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grassMTG Lomandra sororia Small Mat-rushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Lindsaea linearis Screw FernEP Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-laurelSC Billardiera scandens var. scandens Common Apple-berrySC Comesperma volubile Love Creeper



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender Centaury low

low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Earhigh low

MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high high






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 18: Riparian Forest

Description:A tall forest to 30 m tall along river banks and associated alluvial terraces with occasional occurrences in the heads of gullies leading into creeks and rivers. Soils are 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


Name40% Eucalyptus viminalisEucalyptus ovata

Manna GumSwamp Gum

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 25% TMedium Shrub 4 15% MSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 4 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 5 30% GFTree Fern 1 5% TRFEpiphyte 2 1% EPScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL


EVC 18: Riparian Forest - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodT Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisT Pittosporum bicolor BanyallaMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Melaleuca squarrosa Scented PaperbarkMS Hedycarya angustifolia Austral MulberryMS Solanum aviculare Kangaroo AppleLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedMH Scutellaria humilis Dwarf SkullcapMH Lobelia anceps Angled LobeliaMH Australina pusilla ssp. muelleri Shade NettleMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaSH Oxalis exilis Shady Wood-sorrelSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Callitriche muelleri Round Water-starwortLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Lepidosperma laterale var. majus Variable Sword-sedgeLTG Baloskion tetraphyllum ssp. tetraphyllum Tassel Cord-rushLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMTG Juncus pauciflorus Loose-flower RushMTG r Isolepis wakefieldiana Tufted Club-sedgeMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fernGF Hypolepis rugosula Ruddy Ground-fernGF Gleichenia microphylla Scrambling Coral-fernGF Blechnum wattsii Hard Water-fernTRF Todea barbara Austral King-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernEP Microsorum pustulatum ssp. pustulatum Kangaroo FernEP Hymenophyllum cupressiforme Common Filmy FernSC Parsonsia brownii Twining SilkpodSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Calystegia marginata Forest Bindweed



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

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






Glenelg Plain 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


Name40% Eucalyptus ovataEucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis

Swamp GumManna Gum

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


EVC 23: Herb-rich Foothill Forest - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodT Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Bursaria spinosa ssp. spinosa Sweet BursariaMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathMS Leucopogon lanceolatus var. lanceolatus Lance Beard-heathSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peaPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Sigesbeckia orientalis ssp. orientalis Indian WeedMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Cynoglossum suaveolens Sweet Hound's-tongueMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeMH Geranium potentilloides Cinquefoil CranesbillSH Leptostigma reptans Dwarf NerteraSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Opercularia ovata Broad-leaf StinkweedSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Austrostipa pubinodis Tall Spear-grassLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Lomandra sororia Small Mat-rushMTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassMTG Pentapogon quadrifidus Five-awned Spear-grassMTG Stylidium graminifolium s.l. Grass Trigger-plantMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Adiantum aethiopicum Common MaidenhairGF Lindsaea linearis Screw FernSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurelSC Comesperma volubile Love Creeper



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit

high low MNG Holcus lanatusYorkshire Fog high high MTGAnthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass highhigh




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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 30: Wet Forest

Description:Grows on fertile, well-drained loamy soils on basalt. It is restricted to deep, sheltered gullies where moisture and fertility levels are relatively high. Characterised by a tall eucalypt overstorey to 30 m tall with scattered mid-storey trees over a moist, shaded, fern-rich ground layer dominated by tree-ferns.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Name40% Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum

Understorey: Life form

#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% IT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 3 10% MSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 3 5% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium Tufted Graminoid 4 5% MTGMedium Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 6 20% GFTree Fern 2 25% TRFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT


Common NameHazel Pomaderris

T Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Leucopogon lanceolatus var. lanceolatus Lqnce Beard-heathMS Goodenia ovata Hop GoodeniaSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BrambleLH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortMH Gratiola peruviana Austral BrooklimeSH Isotoma fluviatilis ssp. australis Swamp IsotomeLTG Cyperus lucidus Leafy Flat-sedgeLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeMTG Isolepis platycarpa Broad-fruit Club-sedgeMTG Glyceria australis Australian Sweet-grassMTG Isolepis inundata Swamp Club-sedgeMTG Lachnagrostis rudis Ruddy Blown-grass

MNG

Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassM

NGMicrolaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass

GF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fernGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Blechnum wattsii Hard Water-fernGF Blechnum minus Soft Water-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernTRF Todea barbara Austral King-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis


EVC 30: Wet Forest – Glenelg Plain bioregion

Recruitment:Continuous.


Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Crepis capillaris Smooth Hawksbeard high

low LH Ciclospermum leptophyllumSlender Celeryhigh low

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Glenelg Plain 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)60 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus baxteri s.l.

Eucalyptus willisiiBrown StringybarkJimmy’s Shining Peppermint


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Medium Shrub 8 30% MSSmall Shrub 8 20% SSProstrate Shrub 3 5% PSMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C


EVC 48: Heathy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Epacris impressa Common HeathMS Correa reflexa Common CorreaSS Hibbertia fasciculata var. prostrata Bundled Guinea-flowerSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathSS Tetratheca ciliata Pink-bellsSS Isopogon ceratophyllus Horny Cone-bushPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Styphelia adscendens Golden HeathPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Gompholobium ecostatum Dwarf Wedge-peaMH Goodenia geniculata Bent GoodeniaMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Argentipallium blandowskianum Woolly EverlastingSH Kennedia prostrata Running PostmanLTG r Xanthorrhoea caespitosa Tufted Grass-treeLNG Lepidosperma longitudinale Pithy Sword-sedgeMTG Stylidium graminifolium s.l. Grass Trigger-plantMTG Lomandra nana Dwarf Mat-rushMTG Poa morrisii Soft Tussock-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushMNG Lepidobolus drapetocoleus Scale ShedderGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurel



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:There are no consistent weeds in this

EVC.






Glenelg Plain 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 high nutrient and water availability. Soils vary from organic loams to fine silts and peats which are inundated during the wetter months of the year and is dominated by Woolly Tea-tree Leptospermun lanigerum which often forms a dense impenetrable thicket, out- competing other species. Emergent trees (eg. Swamp Gum Eucalyptus ovata) may some times be present. Where light penetrates to ground level, a moss/lichen/liverwort herbaceous ground cover is often present.

Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name50% Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-tree

Melaleuca squarrosa Scented PaperbarkAcacia melanoxylon BlackwoodAcacia mearnsii Black Wattle

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 2 10% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSLarge Herb 5 5% LHMedium Herb 9 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 15% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 15% MNGGround Fern 2 5% GFScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeMS

Species typical of at least part of EVC rangeOzothamnus ferrugineus

Common NameTree Everlasting

MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BrambleMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaSH Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Shining PennywortSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Gahnia clarkei Tall Saw-sedgeLTG Juncus pallidus Pale RushLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeMTG Juncus pauciflorus Loose-flower RushMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral Bracken




EVC 53: Swamp Scrub - Glenelg Plain bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high low MH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high high

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland

Description:An open, eucalypt woodland to 15m 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

#/ha15 / ha


Name10% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum

Life Forms: Life

#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Tree 5% IT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 1% TMedium Shrub 1 5% MSSmall Shrub 2 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 18 25% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 15 40% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10 % BL

LF Code


Common NameCommon Rice-flower

SS Pimelea curviflora s.l. Curved Rice-flowerPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaMH Drosera peltata ssp. peltata Pale SundewMH Acaena echinata Sheep's BurrMH Leptorhynchos squamatus Scaly ButtonsSH Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink BindweedSH Drosera whittakeri ssp. aberrans Scented SundewSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Solenogyne dominii Smooth SolenogyneLTG Austrostipa pubinodis Tall Spear-grassMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Tricoryne elatior Yellow Rush-lilyMTG Caesia calliantha Blue Grass-lily

MNG

Microtis unifolia Common Onion-orchidM


TTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily

EVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high

low MH Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high low MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high

highMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowMNG Cynosurus echinatus Rough Dog's-tail high lowMNG Aira spp. Hair Grass high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high low




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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 56: Floodplain Riparian Woodland

Description:An open eucalypt woodland to 20 m tall over a medium to tall shrub layer with a ground layer consisting of amphibious and aquatic herbs and sedges. Occurs along the banks and floodplains of the larger meandering rivers and major creeks, often in conjunction with one or more floodplain wetland communities. Elevation and rainfall are relatively low and soils are fertile alluviums subject to periodic flooding and inundation.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name20% Eucalyptus camaldulensisEucalyptus ovata

River Red-gumSwamp Gum

Life Forms: Life form #Spp %Cover LF

codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 3 15% MSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 3 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 15% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF CodeT


Common NameBlackwood

MS Bursaria spinosa ssp. spinosa Sweet BursariaMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-treeLH Senecio glomeratus Annual FireweedMH Rumex brownii Slender DockSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Crassula helmsii Swamp CrassulaSH Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Shining PennywortLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grass

LNG

Phragmites australis Common ReedMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Austrodanthonia penicillata Slender Wallaby-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lily

MNG

Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassEP Muellerina eucalyptoides Creeping MistletoeSC Cassytha melantha Coarse Dodder-laurelSC Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed


EVC 56: Floodplain Riparian Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

Recruitment:Episodic/Flood. Desirable period between disturbances is 5 years.


Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar high

high LH Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dockhigh low LH Sonchus

oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high

low LH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tonguehigh low

LH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high

low MH Plantago major Greater Plantainhigh low

MH Brassica fruticulosa Twiggy Turnip high highMH Atriplex prostrata Hastate Orache high highLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Cyperus eragrostis Drain Flat-sedge high highMTG Bromus catharticus Prairie Grass high lowMTG Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass high low MNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 68: Creekline Grassy Woodland

Description:Eucalypt-dominated woodland to 15 m tall with occasional scattered shrub layer over a mostly grassy/sedgy to herbaceous ground-layer. Occurs on low-gradient ephemeral to intermittent drainage lines, typically on fertile colluvial/alluvial soils, on a wide range of suitably fertile geological substrates. These minor drainage lines can include a range of graminoid and herbaceous species tolerant of waterlogged soils, and are presumed to have sometimes resembled a linear wetland or system of interconnected small ponds.


DBH(cm)80 cm

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Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 5 10% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 10 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGScrambler or Climber 3 10% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF CodeT

Species typical of at least part of EVC rangeAcacia melanoxylon


T Acacia retinodes WirildaMS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree VioletSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BrambleSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelSH Azolla filiculoides Pacific AzollaSH Lemna disperma Common DuckweedLTG Austrostipa bigeniculata Kneed Spear-grassLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-garssLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassSC Glycine clandestina Twining Glycine


EVC 68: Creekline Grassy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Salix fragilis Crack Willow high highMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn high high MS Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom high high MS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar high highMS Rubus sp. aff. armeniacus Blackberry high highLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Hirschfeldia incana Buchan Weed high high LH Verbena bonariensis s.l. Purple-top Verbena high highLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high highLH Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock high highLH Conium maculatum Hemlock high highLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high lowLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high low LH Solanum nigrum sensu Willis (1972) Black Nightshade high high MH Brassica fruticulosa Twiggy Turnip high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Foeniculum vulgare Fennel high highSH Modiola caroliniana Red-flower Mallow high lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highLTG Piptatherum miliaceum Rice Millet high high MTG Ehrharta erecta var. erecta Panic Veldt-grass high high MTG Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum high highMTG Bromus catharticus Prairie Grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMTG Agrostis capillaris s.l. Brown-top Bent high highMNG Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot high highMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high high SC Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew high high







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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 71: Hills Herb-rich Woodland

Description:A dry, open eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall often with a sparse shrub layer. The understorey is dominated by a carpet of herbs and grasses. Soils are generally shallow but fertile, and outcropping rock is not uncommon. This seasonally dry environment is favourable for annual herbs, with the fertile nature of the various geologies also supporting perennial herbs. Landform can vary from relatively flat ground to ridge tops on sedimentary sandstones (along seams of mineral-rich sandstone) to undulating, rounded, granite hill landforms.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus melliodoraEucalyptus camaldulensis

Yellow BoxRiver Red-gum


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TSmall Shrub 1 1% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 20 30% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 7 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 15 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 5 15% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C


EVC 71: Hills Herb-rich Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Podolepis jaceoides s.l. Showy/Basalt PodolepisMH Pelargonium rodneyanum Magenta Stork's-billMH Goodenia geniculata Bent GoodeniaMH Hypericum gramineum Small St John's WortMH Poranthera microphylla Small PorantheraSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Drosera glanduligera Scarlet SundewSH Solenogyne dominii Smooth SolenogyneSH Siloxerus multiflorus Small WrinklewortLTG Austrostipa nodosa Knotty Spear-grassLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassMTG Neurachne alopecuroidea Fox-tail Mulga-grassMTG Pentapogon quadrifidus Five-awned Spear-grassMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Lomandra nana Dwarf Mat-rushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Triglochin nanum Dwarf ArrowgrassMNG Microtis unifolia Common Onion-orchidTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisTTG Aphelia pumilio Dwarf ApheliaSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender Centaury high


MH Parentucellia latifolia Red Bartsia high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high

low MH Trifolium campestre var. campestreHop Clover high low

MH Galium divaricatum Slender Bedstraw high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowMNG Aira cupaniana Quicksilver Grass high lowMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 125: Plains Grassy Wetland

Description:This EVC is usually treeless, but in some instances can include sparse River Red Gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis. A sparse shrub component may also be present. The characteristic ground cover is dominated by grasses and small sedges and herbs. The vegetation is typically species-rich on the outer verges but is usually species-poor in the wetter central areas.

Life forms: Life


Medium Herb 11 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 11 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNGTiny Tufted Graminoid* 2 1% TTGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL*Largely seasonal life form

LF Code


Common NameMilky Beauty-heads

LH Calocephalus citreus Lemon Beauty-headsMH Microseris scapigera spp. agg. Yam DaisyMH Lythrum hyssopifolia Small LoosestrifeMH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedSH Lobelia pratioides Poison LobeliaSH Eryngium vesiculosum PrickfootSH Ranunculus amphitrichus Small River ButtercupSH Solenogyne dominii Smooth SolenogyneLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-

grassLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassMTG Juncus holoschoenus Joint-leaf RushMTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassMNG Eleocharis pusilla Small Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocharis atricha Tuber Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeTTG Aphelia gracilis Slender Aphelia



EVC 125: Plains Grassy Wetland – Glenelg Plain bioregion

Logs:5 m/0.1 ha.(where trees are overhanging the wetland)

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactSS Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highLH Parentucellia viscosa Yellow Bartsia high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high lowMH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high low MH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high lowMH Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal high highMH Cicendia filiformis Slender Cicendia high lowMH Cotula coronopifolia Water Buttons high

high MH Cicendia quadrangularis Square Cicendiahigh low MH Trifolium

subterraneum Subterranean Clover high lowMH Trifolium scabrum Rough Clover high lowMH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass high highMTG Critesion marinum Sea Barley-grass high lowMTG Poa annua Annual Meadow-grass high

low MTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceusSoft Brome high low

MNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high lowTTG Isolepis hystrix Awned Club-sedge high low




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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 133: Limestone Pomaderris Shrubland

Description:Shrubland to 3 m tall occurring on rocky limestone cliffs or cliff tops above the Glenelg River. Dominated by Glenelg Pomaderris with emergent Drooping She-oak and a range of shrubs, grasses and other herbs.


#Spp %Cover LF codeUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% T

Medium Shrub 9 45% MSSmall Shrub 2 1% SSProstrate Shrub 2 1% PSLarge Herb 5 15% LHMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 20% MTGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameDrooping Sheoak

T Exocarpos cupressiformis Cherry BallartMS r Pomaderris halmaturina ssp. continentis Glenelg PomaderrisMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathMS Bursaria spinosa Sweet BursariaMS Dodonaea viscosa Sticky Hop-bushSS Leucopogon virgatus Common Beard-

heathPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable GroundselLH Senecio odoratus var. odoratus Scented GroundselLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleLH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryMH Scaevola albida Small-fruit Fan-

flowerMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedSH Convolvulus remotus Grassy BindweedSH Apium prostratum ssp. prostratum Sea CeleryLTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grassMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Dianella brevicaulis Small-flower Flax-lilyMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-

grassMTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassGF Pteris tremula Tender Brake

SC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis

Recruitment:

Continuous


EVC 133: Limestone Pomaderris Shrubland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high low LH Solanum nigrum sensu Willis (1972) Black Nightshade high lowLH Reseda luteola Weld high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Leontodon taraxacoides spp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high low MTG Catapodium rigidum Fern Grass high lowMNG Vulpia myuros Rat’s-tail Fescue high lowMNG Lagurus ovatus Hare’s-tail Grass high lowMNG Aira cupaniana Small Hair-grass high low

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 136: Sedge Wetland

Description:Seasonal wetlands containing generally treeless vegetation dominated by sedges. May contain a fringe of shrubs and isolated shrubs may also be present throughout. Usually of low diversity in central areas, but richer on verges and in some more ephemeral forms of the EVC. Frequently on soils of high organic content, in depressions within sandy terrain.

Life forms: Life


Small or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 20% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 20% LNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

55%

LF Code


Common NamePrickly Tea-tree

LH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLH Epilobium billardierianum Variable Willow-herbLTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water Ribbons

LTG Baumea articulata Jointed Twig-sedgeLNG Baumea rubiginosa s.l. Soft Twig-rush

Recruitment:

Episodic/Flood. Desirable period between disturbances is 5 years


Weediness: LF

Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH MH

MH MH MTGMTG MTGMTG

Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hypochoeris radicataHypochoeris glabra Cotula coronopifolia Critesion hystrixVulpia bromoides Romulea roseaLolium perenne Briza minorHolcus setosus

Hairy Hawkbit Cat's EarSmooth Cat's-ear Water ButtonsMediterranean Barley-grassSquirrel-tail Fescue Onion Grass Perennial Rye-grass Lesser Quaking-grass Annual FogDelicate Hair-

high highhigh high highhigh high

low lowlow high lowlow lowhigh lowlo

EVC 136: Sedge Wetland – Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 155: Bird Colony Succulent Herbland

Description:A closed, succulent herbland (to open herbland during bird nesting season) occurring on coastal sand. Almost entirely restricted to offshore seabird breeding colonies. The nutrient enriched sandy substrates are dominated by the succulent herb Bower Spinach Tetragonia implexicoma and other succulent herbs.

Life Forms: Life form

#Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 1 30% MSMedium Herb 2 5% MHSmall Herb 2 20% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGScrambler/Climber 2 40% SC

Total understorey projective foliage cover 80%

LF CodeMS

Species typical of at least part of EVC rangeRhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana

Common NameSeaberry Saltbush

MH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Carpobrotus rossii KarkallaSH Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum Rounded Noon-flowerLTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grassSC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower SpinachSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis



Weediness: LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH LH MH MH MTG LNG

Sonchus oleraceus Diplotaxis muralis Polycarpon tetraphyllumArctotheca calendula Bromus diandrus

Common Sow-thistle Wall RocketFour-leaved Allseed Cape WeedGreat BromeMarram Grass

high high high hi

low low low low high low


EVC 155: Bird Colony Succulent Herbland - Glenelg Plain bioregion







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EVC 160: Coastal Dune ScrubDescription:Coastal Dune Scrub occupies the secondary dunes along ocean and bay beaches and lake shores. Closed scrub to 3 m tall with occasional emergent trees on siliceous and calcareous sands that are subject to high levels of saltspray and continuous disturbance from onshore winds.

Understorey: Lifeform Medium Shrub Large Herb Medium HerbSmall or Prostrate HerbMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid Medium to Tiny Non-Tufted Graminoid Scrambler or Climber

#Spp %Cover LF Code7 50% MS3 5% LH7 15% MH3 10% SH2 15% MTG2 5% MNG3 5% SC

Bryophytes/Lichens 10% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia longifolia subsp. sophorae Coast WattleMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathMS Olearia axillaris Coast Daisy-BushMS Rhagodia candolleana subsp. candolleana Seaberry SaltbushLH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable GroundselMH Myosotis australis Austral Forget-me-notMH Senecio biserratus Jagged FireweedMH k Stackhousia spathulata Coast StackhousiaSH Apium prostratum subsp. prostratum Sea CelerySH Carpobrotus rossii KarkallaSH Threlkeldia diffusa Coast BonefruitMTG Lachnagrostis billardierei subsp. billardierei Coast Blown-grassMTG Poa poiformis var. poiformis Coast Tussock-grassMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedgeMNG Schoenus nitens Shiny Bog-sedgeSC Clematis microphylla var. microphylla Small-leaved ClematisSC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach



Ecological Vegetation Class Bioregion Benchmark

EVC 160: Coastal Dune Scrub

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn high highMS Rhamnus alaternus Italian Buckthorn high highLH Senecio elegans Purple Groundsel high highLNG Ammophila arenaria Marram Grass high high SC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high LH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowMNG Lagurus ovatus Hare's-tail Grass high lowMTG Catapodium rigidum Fern Grass high lowLH Melilotus indicus Sweet Melilot high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear high low

ChickweedMH Galium murale Small Goosegrass high low

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 161: Coastal Headland Scrub

Description:Scrub or shrubland 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. Occurs on shallow sands along rocky sections of the coast.


codeMedium Shrub 7 50% MSLarge 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% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameCoast Wattle

MS Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana Seaberry SaltbushMS Alyxia buxifolia Sea BoxMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathSH 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

Recruitment:

Continuous


Weediness: LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMSMS LH MH M

Chrysanthemoides moniliferaPolygala myrtifolia var. myrtifolia Sonchus oleraceusHypochoeris radicata Ehrharta erecta var.

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

highhigh high

highhigh low high

EVC 161: Coastal Headland Scrub - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 164: Creekline Herb-rich Woodland

Description:Woodland or open forest to 15 m tall occurring on creek terraces and along shallow drainage lines with ephemeral flows. Soils are mostly alluvial deposits of seasonally wet sands and silts. Characterised by a sparse shrub layer above a grassy/sedgy understorey, often rich in herbs within the inter-tussock spaces.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha10 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus viminalisEucalyptus ovata

Manna GumSwamp Gum


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% T

Medium Shrub 2 10% MSProstrate Shrub 1 5% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 9 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 20% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT



MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treePS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortSH Goodenia lanata Trailing GoodeniaLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Juncus pallidus Pale Rush

LNG

Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rushMTG Luzula meridionalis var. flaccida Common WoodrushMTG Austrodanthonia penicillata Slender Wallaby-grass

MNG

Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral-pea


EVC 164: Creekline Herb-rich Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn high highT Malus pumila Apple high highT Salix spp. Willow high highMS Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blackberry high highLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high

high LH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high lowLH Conium maculatum Hemlock high

high MH Lotus uliginosus Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil high lowMH Acetosella vulgaris Sheep Sorrel high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Juncus articulatus Jointed Rush high

high MTG Cyperus congestus Dense Flat-sedge high low




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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 179: Heathy Herb-rich Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland or open-forest to 15 m tall generally with a bracken-dominated understorey. Large shrubs and understorey trees are generally present. The understorey comprises a range of heathy shrubs, grasses and herbs. Occurs on Quaternary aeolian deposits with relatively well-drained sandy soils often with limestone at depth.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus baxteri s.l.

Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensisBrown StringybarkRough-barked Manna-gum


#Spp %Cover5%


Medium Shrub 5 15% MSSmall Shrub 7 10% SSProstrate Shrub 3 5% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 8 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 8 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGGround Fern 1 20% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

Recruitment:

Continuous


Logs:15 m/0.1

ha.

EVC 179: Heathy Herb-rich Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia mearnsii Black WattleMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Acacia verticillata Prickly MosesSS Hibbertia sericea s.l. Silky Guinea-flowerSS Hibbertia fasciculata var. prostrata Bundled Guinea-flowerSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathSS Isopogon ceratophyllus Horny Cone-bushPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Styphelia adscendens Golden HeathPS Boronia nana Dwarf BoroniaLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Wahlenbergia stricta Tall BluebellMH Helichrysum scorpioides Button EverlastingMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Goodenia geniculata Bent GoodeniaSH Oxalis corniculata s.l. Yellow Wood-sorrelSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedSH Kennedia prostrata Running PostmanLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG r Xanthorrhoea caespitosa Tufted Grass-treeLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Lomandra nana Dwarf Mat-rushMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Poa morrisii Soft Tussock-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenEP Amyema pendula Drooping MistletoeSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurelSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily

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

low MH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoidesHairy Hawkbit high low

MH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high highMNG Aira spp. Hair Grass high lowMNG Vulpia ciliata Fringed Fescue high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high

low MNG Vulpia myuros f. megaluraFox-tail Fescue high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 191: Riparian Scrub

Description:Scrub or shrubland to 6 m tall. Occurs along broad, gently sloping drainage lines where stream alluvium is present. Species diversity is generally low due to the dense cover of Scented Paperbark Melaleuca squarrosa. Scattered emergent eucalypts are sometimes present while the understorey is dominated by large sedges and amphibious herbs.

Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name50% Melaleuca squarrosa Scented Paperbark


codeMedium Shrub 4 10% MSSmall Shrub 2 1% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 4 5% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 25% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 1 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 15% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

90%

LF Code



MS Melaleuca squamea Swamp Honey-myrtleMS Allocasuarina paludosa Scrub Sheoak

SS Pultenaea stricta Rigid Bush-peaSS Epacris lanuginosa Woolly-style HeathPS r Xanthosia leiophylla Parsley XanthosiaLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-

flowerMH Selaginella uliginosa Swamp SelaginellaMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Drosera peltata ssp. auriculata Tall SundewMH Brunonia australis Blue PincushionLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-

sedgeLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassMTG Tetraria capillaris Hair SedgeMNG r Schoenus carsei Wiry Bog-sedgeMNG Empodisma minus Spreading Rope-

rushMNG Baumea gunnii Slender Twig-sedge

Recruitment:

Continuous


Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact

MS LNG

Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Holcus lanatus

Blackberry Yorkshire Fog

high hig

high hig

EVC 191: Riparian Scrub - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 195: Seasonally Inundated Shrubby Woodland

Description:Shrub-dominated eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with an understorey visually dominated by medium shrubs and including a range of sedges and grasses and herbs including a number of annuals. Occurs on moderately fertile, poorly-drained, shallow sand or silty topsoils over heavier clay subsoils that naturally impede drainage. Often associated with recent Quaternary swamp deposits and broad, seasonal drainage lines and outwash flats between sand dunes. Soils are generally inundated or waterlogged in winter and baked hard in summer, which promotes sedges and annual species.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus leucoxylonEucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis Eucalyptus ovata

Yellow GumManna Gum Swamp


codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% TMedium Shrub 7 30% MSSmall Shrub 3 10% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 3 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover

85%

LF Code


Common NameMallee Honey-myrtle

MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Acacia verticillata Prickly MosesMS Calytrix tetragona Common Fringe-myrtleSS Hakea rugosa Dwarf HakeaSS Hibbertia riparia Upright Guinea-flowerPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Senecio glomeratus Annual FireweedMH Acaena echinata Sheep’s BurrMH Hypericum gramineum Small St. John’s-wortSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedMTG r Xanthorrhoea caespitosa YuccaMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassMNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedgeMNG Apodasmia brownii Coarse Twine-rushMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rush

EVC 195: Seasonally Inundated Shrubby Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

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

low MNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 198: Sedgy Riparian Woodland

Description:Eucalypt forest or woodland to 15 m tall with sedge-dominated understorey. Occurs on flats along low gradient creeks and drainage lines subject to seasonal inundation and waterlogging in moderately fertile habitats.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha

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

Eucalyptus ovataMessmate StringybarkSwamp Gum


codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 10% TMedium Shrub 5 20% MSMedium Herb 3 10% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 5 30% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 2 10% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT



MS Melaleuca squarrosa Scented PaperbarkMS Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-treeMS Goodenia ovata Hop GoodeniaMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMH Viola hederacea sensu Entwisle (1996) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Gonocarpus humilis Shade RaspwortMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeLTG Gahnia clarkei Tall Saw-sedgeLTG Baloskion tetraphyllum ssp. tetraphyllum Tassel Cord-rushLTG Lepidosperma elatius Tall Sword-sedgeLTG Juncus procerus Tall RushMTG Dianella longifolia Pale Flax-lily

MNG

Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassM


GF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fern


EVC 198: Sedgy Riparian Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rubus ulmifolius Blackberry high highLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high

low MH Batrachium trichophyllum Water Fennelhigh low

MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowSH Callitriche stagnalis Common Starwort high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Juncus bulbosus Bulbous Rush high high






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 283: Plains Sedgy Woodland

Description:Occurs in shallow depressions associated with broad plains or floodplains. Soils are poorly drained, cracking clays which can seasonally form shallow freshwater marshes. The vegetation is an open woodland to 15 m tall, with shrubs and understorey trees generally absent, and sedges predominating in the ground layer. Herbs typical of inundated environments are present, but also grass, herb and geophyte species common to surrounding woodlands.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp.Allocasuarina luehmannii

70 cm40 cm

15 / ha


Name10% Eucalyptus camaldulensisEucalyptus melliodora

River Red-gumYellow Box


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeITMedium Shrub 1 5% MS

Small Shrub 2 1% SSLarge Herb 4 15% LHMedium Herb 10 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 1% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 13 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 20% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameDwarf Hakea

SS Eutaxia microphylla Common EutaxiaPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Eryngium ovinum Blue DevilLH Brachyscome cardiocarpa Swamp DaisyLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerMH Utricularia dichotoma s.l. Fairies' ApronsMH Drosera peltata ssp. peltata Pale SundewSH Solenogyne dominii Smooth SolenogyneSH Myriocephalus rhizocephalus Woolly-headsSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-grass

LNG

Baumea rubiginosa s.l. Soft Twig-rushMTG Lepidosperma congestum Clustered Sword-sedgeMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis var. filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedge

MNG

Chorizandra enodis Black Bristle-sedgeM

NGEleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge

TTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy Centrolepis

TTG Centrolepis glabra Smooth CentrolepisTTG Aphelia gracilis Slender ApheliaSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily


EVC 283: Plains Sedgy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high low MH Cicendia filiformis Slender Cicendia high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high lowTTG Isolepis hystrix Awned Club-sedge high low

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 292: Red Gum Swamp

Description:Open woodland to 15 m tall. Occurs on alluvial plains in the seasonally wet depressions of shallow drainage lines or prior stream meanders, typically associated with heavy paludal soils, sometimes with gilgai development. The annual rainfall across its distribution is generally below 700 mm, and the period of inundation may range from 2 to 6 months. River Red Gum woodland with sedgy or grassy-herbaceous ground-layer, comprising various balances of true aquatics and species tolerant of intermittent to seasonal inundation.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha10 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum



Large Herb 2 10% LHMedium Herb 7 25% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 15% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 15% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover

90%

LF CodeLH



LH Eryngium ovinum Blue DevilMH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedMH Lythrum hyssopifolia Small LoosestrifeMH Drosera peltata ssp. peltata Pale SundewMH Haloragis aspera Rough RaspwortSH Lobelia pratioides Poison LobeliaSH Solenogyne dominii Smooth SolenogyneLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-grassLTG Carex tereticaulis Hollow SedgeMTG Juncus holoschoenus Joint-leaf RushMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Schoenus tesquorum Soft Bog-sedgeMTG Isolepis fluitans Floating Club-sedge

MNG

Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge


EVC 292: Red Gum Swamp – Glenelg Plain bioregion

Recruitment:Episodic/Flood – desirable period of disturbance is once every 5 years

Organic Litter:10 % Cover

Logs:10 m/0.1 ha

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMNG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high low

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 640: Creekline Sedgy Woodland

Description:Sedge and rush-dominated eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with amphibious herbs. Occurs along banks and adjacent wet flats of smaller intermittent creeks on coarse sands and stony alluvial soils and on the floodplains of larger rivers, in areas where annual rainfall is less than 500 mm per annum.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha15 / ha




codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 1 5% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 15% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 20% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

70%

LF CodeT


Common NameWattle

MS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-

flowerMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Acaena echinata Sheep's BurrLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Carex tereticaulis Sedge RushMTG Cyperus gunnii ssp. gunnii Flecked Flat-sedgeMTG Elymus scaber var. scaber Common Wheat-

grassMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grass

Recruitment:

ContinuousOrganic Litter:40% cover

Logs:20m/0.1 ha

EVC 640: Creekline Sedgy Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high

low LH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistlehigh low

LH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high low LTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high

highMNG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMNG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high

low MNG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high

low MNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low



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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 641: Riparian Woodland

Description:Occurs beside permanent streams, typically on narrow alluvial deposits. Woodland to 20 m tall generally dominated by Eucalyptus camaldulensis over a tussock grass-dominated understorey. Tall shrubs may be present and amphibious herbs may occur in occasional ponds and beside creeks. While flooding may be common, sites are rarely inundated for lengthy periods.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name20% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum

Understorey: Life


Medium Shrub 3 10% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 9 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 30% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 3 10% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code


Common NameTree Everlasting

MS Bursaria spinosa ssp. spinosa Sweet BursariaMS Leptospermum obovatum River Tea-treeSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BrambleLH Wahlenbergia gracilis s.s. Sprawling BluebellLH Brachyscome graminea Grass DaisyMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Mentha australis River MintMH Rumex brownii Slender DockMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Mimulus repens Creeping Monkey-flowerSH Mentha satureoides Creeping mintSH Selliera radicans Shiny Swamp-matSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Poa labillardierei var. labillardierei Common Tussock-grass

LNG

Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Austrodanthonia setacea var. setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Adiantum aethiopicum Common MaidenhairEP Amyema pendula Drooping MistletoeSC Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed

EVC 641: Riparian Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar high highLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high

low LH Rumex crispus Curled Dockhigh low

LH Rorippa palustris Marsh Yellow-cress high highLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high


MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highSC Calystegia silvatica Greater Bindweed high high






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 647: Plains Sedgy Wetland

Description:Occurs in seasonally wet depressions on volcanic and sedimentary plains, typically associated with fertile, silty, peaty or heavy clay paludal soils. Primarily sedgy-herbaceous vegetation, sometimes with scattered or fringing eucalypts or tea-tree/paperbark shrubs in higher rainfall areas. A range of aquatic herbs can be present, and species-richness is mostly relatively low to moderate, but higher towards drier margins.

Life Forms: Life form

#Spp1

%Cover5%

LF codeLHMedium Herb 4 10% MH

Large Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 40% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 10% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover

80%

LF Code



MH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedMH Myriophyllum simulans Amphibious Water-milfoilMH Gratiola pubescens Glandular BrooklimeMH Lilaeopsis polyantha Australian LilaeopsisLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-

grassLNG Baumea rubiginosa s.l. Soft Twig-rushMTG Isolepis fluitans Floating Club-sedgeMTG k Lachnagrostis filiformis (perennial variety) Wetland Blown-grassMTG Juncus holoschoenus Joint-leaf RushMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge

Recruitment:

Episodic/Flood. Desirable period between disturbances is 5 years.



EVC 647: Plains Sedgy Wetland - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 651: Plains Swampy Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with ground layer dominated by tussock grasses, sedges and herbs. Shrubs are often scattered throughout. Occurs on poorly drained, seasonally waterlogged heavy soils.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha10 / ha




#Spp %Cover5%


Medium Shrub 4 15% MSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 8 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 5 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 30% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT



MS Melaleuca gibbosa Slender Honey-myrtleMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Ozothamnus ferrugineus Tree EverlastingMS Allocasuarina paludosa Scrub SheoakLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerMH Asperula conferta Common WoodruffMH Centella cordifolia CentellaMH Lobelia anceps Angled LobeliaMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Eryngium vesiculosum PrickfootSH Oxalis exilis Shady Wood-sorrelSH R r Lobelia beaugleholei Showy LobeliaSH Hypericum japonicum Matted St John's WortLTG Gahnia trifida Coast Saw-sedgeLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Poa labillardierei var. labillardierei Common Tussock-grassMTG Poa clelandii Noah's ArkMTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rushMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Hemarthria uncinata var. uncinata Mat Grass


EVC 651: Plains Swampy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highMH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high


LTG Festuca arundinacea Tall Fescue high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high low MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high

highMNG Holcus setosus Annual Fog high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 652: Lunette Woodland

Description:An open, eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with a grassy and herb-rich understorey. Occupies on generally fertile, relatively well- drained, clay-loam soils on source-bordering lunettes.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha8 / ha




#Spp %Cover5%


Medium Shrub 3 10% MSSmall Shrub 2 1% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 8 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 12 45% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameGolden Wattle

MS Acacia paradoxa Hedge WattleSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Acaena echinata Sheep's BurrSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassLTG Austrostipa bigeniculata Kneed Spear-grassMTG Elymus scaber var. scaber Common Wheat-grassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMTG Tricoryne elatior Yellow Rush-lily

MNG

Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass


EVC 652: Lunette Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn low highLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 653: Aquatic Herbland

Description:Herbland of permanent to semi-permanent wetlands, dominated by sedges (especially on shallower verges) and/or aquatic herbs. Occurs on fertile paludal soils, typically heavy clays beneath organic accumulations.


codeMedium Herb 3 20% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 25% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover

70%

LF Code


Common NameYellow Bladderwort

MH Myriophyllum simulans Amphibious Water-milfoilMH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedLTG Baumea articulata Jointed Twig-sedgeMTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water RibbonsMTG Isolepis fluitans Floating Club-sedgeMTG k Lachnagrostis filiformis (perennial variety) Wetland Blown-grassMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMNG v Amphibromus sinuatus Wavy Swamp Wallaby-

grassR

ecruitment:Episodic/Flood. Desirable period between disturbances is 5 years.



EVC 653: Aquatic Herbland - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 656: Brackish Wetland

Description:Treeless EVC dominated by sedges and herbs that are generally indicative of saline conditions. True halophytic species such as samphires, if present, only occur with very low cover. Occurs in estuaries and along poorly defined drainage lines or associated with shorelines of brackish lakes.


codeLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 3 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 15% MNGScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover

80%

LF Code


Common NameSlender Knotweed

LH Epilobium billardierianum ssp. billardierianum Smooth Willow-herbMH Sarcocornia quinqueflora Beaded GlasswortMH Samolus repens Creeping BrookweedMH Suaeda australis Austral SeabliteSH Selliera radicans Shiny Swamp-matSH Crassula helmsii Swamp CrassulaSH Mimulus repens Creeping Monkey-

flowerLTG Gahnia filum Chaffy Saw-sedgeLNG Juncus kraussii ssp. australiensis Sea RushLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedMTG Poa poiformis Coast Tussock-grassMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMNG Bolboschoenus caldwellii Salt Club-sedgeMNG Distichlis distichophylla Australian Salt-grassMNG Schoenoplectus pungens Sharp Club-sedgeMNG Triglochin striatum Streaked ArrowgrassSC Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed

Recruitment:

Episodic/Flood: desirable period of disturbance is every five years



EVC 656: Brackish Wetland – Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 657: Freshwater Lignum Shrubland

Description:Lignum-dominated shrubland to 2 m tall with a predominantly grassy-herbaceous ground layer. Occurs on fertile inundation- prone heavy soils mostly on the fringe of other wetland types.


codeMedium Shrub 1 20% MSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 3 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code


Common NameLignum

LH Brachyscome basaltica var. gracilis Woodland Swamp-daisyLH Rumex brownii Slender DockMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooMH Alternanthera denticulata s.l. Lesser JoyweedMH Myriophyllum muelleri Hooded Water-milfoilSH Eryngium vesiculosum PrickfootSH Lobelia pratioides Poison LobeliaSH Lobelia concolor Poison PratiaLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-

grassMTG Juncus subsecundus Finger RushMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Austrodanthonia duttoniana Brown-back Wallaby-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocharis pusilla Small Spike-sedge

Recruitment:

Episodic/Flood - Desirable period between disturbances is 10 years.


Weediness: LF

Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS LHLH LHLH LH LHMH

Lycium ferocissimum Cirsium vulgareSonchus oleraceus Helminthotheca echioidesCynara cardunculus Sonchus asper s.l. Aster subulatusHypochoeris radicata Cerastium glomeratum s.l.

African Box-thorn Spear ThistleCommon Sow-thistle Ox-tongueSpanish Artichoke Rough Sow-thistle Aster-weedCat's EarCommon Mouse-ear Chickweed Serrated

high highhigh highhigh high high

high highlow highhigh low lowlow lo

EVC 657: Freshwater Lignum Shrubland – Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 664: Limestone Ridge Woodland

Description:A non-eucalypt woodland to 10 m tall dominated by Acacia spp. with a dense, sedgy understorey on highly alkaline sandy loam soils. Occurs on limestone ridges with limited soil development.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus baxteri s.l. Brown Stringybark


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 3 10% MSSmall Shrub 5 10% SSLarge Herb 4 10% LHMedium Herb 4 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 30% MTGScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C


EVC 664: Limestone Ridge Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleT Acacia longifolia s.l. Coast/Sallow WattleMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathMS Correa reflexa Common CorreaMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaSS Acrotriche affinis Ridged Ground-berrySS Pimelea glauca Smooth Rice-flowerSS Hibbertia sericea s.l. Silky Guinea-flowerSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathLH Chrysocephalum apiculatum s.l. Common EverlastingLH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable GroundselLH Senecio glomeratus Annual FireweedLH Senecio odoratus var. odoratus Scented GroundselMH Goodenia geniculata Bent GoodeniaMH Wahlenbergia gracilenta s.l. Annual BluebellMH Scaevola albida Small-fruit Fan-flowerMH Poranthera microphylla Small PorantheraSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grassMTG r Lepidosperma canescens Hoary Rapier-sedgeMTG Lomandra multiflora ssp. multiflora Many-flowered Mat-rushMTG Dichelachne rara Common Plume-grassMTG Dianella longifolia Pale Flax-lilySC Comesperma volubile Love Creeper



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury low lowMNG Aira praecox Early Hair-grass high lowMNG Aira cupaniana Small Hair-grass high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 665: Coastal Mallee Scrub

Description:Mallee eucalypt scrub to 4 m tall confined to Cape Nelson. The multi-stemmed habit of Coast Gum Eucalyptus diversifolia is a feature of this distinctive vegetation type that combines coastal and heath elements. Soil salinity and alkalinity determine the characteristics of this EVC.

Tree Canopy Cover:

%cover Character Species Common Name40% v Eucalyptus diversifolia ssp. megacarpa

Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolataCoast GumMoonah


#Spp6

%Cover10%

LF codeMSSmall Shrub 6 10% SS

Large Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 15% MTGScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover

60%

LF CodeMS


Common NameCoast Wattle

MS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS r Lasiopetalum schulzenii Drooping Velvet-bushMS Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana Seaberry SaltbushSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathSS Hibbertia empetrifolia s.l. Tangled Guinea-flowerSS Hibbertia sericea s.l. Silky Guinea-flowerSS Spyridium vexilliferum var. vexilliferum Winged SpyridiumLH Senecio odoratus var. odoratus Scented GroundselLH Linum marginale Native FlaxMH Viola sieberiana spp. agg. Tiny VioletMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Xanthorrhoea australis Austral Grass-treeLTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grassMTG Lepidosperma filiforme Common Rapier-sedgeMTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grassMTG Dianella brevicaulis Small-flower Flax-lilyMTG Dianella revoluta s.s. Black-anther Flax-lilySC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis

EVC 665: Coastal Mallee Scrub - Glenelg Plain bioregion



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

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 670: Limestone Woodland

Description:A woodland to open woodland to 15 m tall with a locally dense Acacia shrub stratum and sparse ground layer. Occurs on red sandy (terra rossa) soils derived from limestone or sand stripped from limestone and re-deposited. The vegetation is strongly influenced by relatively high nutrient levels and alkalinity.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus baxteri s.l. Brown Stringybark


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 5 20% MSSmall Shrub 3 10% SSProstrate Shrub 3 5% PSLarge Herb 3 10% LHMedium Herb 4 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

EVC 670: Limestone Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleT Acacia mearnsii Black WattleT Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolata MoonahMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathMS v Pomaderris halmaturina ssp. continentis Glenelg PomaderrisMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable GroundselLH Wahlenbergia gymnoclada Naked BluebellLH Senecio odoratus var. odoratus Scented GroundselMH Cynoglssoum suaveolens Sweet Hound’s-tongueSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grassLTG Xanthorrhoea australis Austral Grass-treeMTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grassMTG Austrodanthonia geniculata Kneed Wallaby-grassMTG Dianella brevicaulis Small-flower Flax-lilyMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedge



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury low lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMNG Aira cupaniana Small Hair-grass high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 674: Sandy Stream Woodland

Description:Reed, sedge or shrub-dominated woodland to 15 m tall with a large range of amphibious herbs. Occupies the beds of seasonal creeks where large amounts of course sand have been deposited by past flows, often resulting in a distinctive ‘U’ shape to the drainage line. Sites periodically inundated through the wetter months and soils moist throughout the year. Restricted to moderately high rainfall areas (>600 mm) where coarse parent material available upstream.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha10 / ha


Name10% Eucalyptus camaldulensisEucalyptus ovata

River Red-gumSwamp Gum


codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 5 15% MSMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 20% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 10 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF CodeT



T Acacia mearnsii Black WattleMS Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-treeMS Leptospermum obovatum River Tea-treeMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Ozothamnus ferrugineus Tree EverlastingSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BrambleMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Lobelia pratioides Poison LobeliaSH Crassula helmsii Swamp CrassulaLTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-garss

LNG

Phragmites australis Common ReedL

NGTypha domingensis Cumbungi

MTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMTG Juncus pauciflorus Loose-flower RushMTG Juncus caespiticius Grassy Rush

MNG

Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassM

NGEleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge

MNG

Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedge

EVC 674: Sandy Stream Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Salix fragilis Crack Willow high highMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn low

high MS Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom high highMS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar low highMS Rubus sp. aff. armeniacus Blackberry high highLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Hirschfeldia incana Buchan Weed high

high LH Verbena bonariensis s.l. Purple-top Verbena high highLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high highLH Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock high highLH Conium maculatum Hemlock high highLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high lowLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high low LH Solanum nigrum sensu Willis (1972) Black Nightshade high

highMH Brassica fruticulosa Twiggy Turnip high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Foeniculum vulgare Fennel high highSH Modiola caroliniana Red-flower Mallow high lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high

high LTG Piptatherum miliaceum Rice Millethigh high

MTG Ehrharta erecta var. erecta Panic Veldt-grass high highMTG Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum high highMTG Bromus catharticus Prairie Grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMTG Agrostis capillaris s.l. Brown-top Bent high highMNG Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot high highMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high

high SC Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jewhigh high



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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 704: Lateritic Woodland

Description:Low woodland to 15 m tall with a diverse shrubby understorey and supporting a wide variety of grasses and herbs, making it particularly species-rich. Occurs on gently undulating to flat ground with well-drained shallow lateritic soils of poor fertility.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha

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

Eucalyptus willisiiEucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis Eucalyptus arenacea

Yellow GumShining PeppermintRough-barked Manna-gum Desert Stringybark


codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 11 25% MSSmall Shrub 11 20% SSProstrate Shrub 4 5% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 14 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 15 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 5% MNGTiny Tufted Graminoid* 4 1% TTGScrambler or Climber 3 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

* Largely seasonal life form

Recruitment:

Continuous


Logs:15 m / 0.1 ha

EVC 704: Lateritic Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Brachyloma daphnoides Daphne HeathMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathSS Hibbertia stricta s.l. Upright Guinea-flowerSS Dillwynia sericea s.l. Showy Parrot-peaPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Styphelia adscendens Golden HeathPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaLH Ixodia achillaeoides ssp. alata IxodiaMH Drosera peltata ssp. peltata Pale SundewMH Chamaescilla corymbosa var. corymbosa Blue StarsMH Burchardia umbellata MilkmaidsSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Drosera glanduligera Scarlet SundewSH Siloxerus multiflorus Small WrinklewortSH Viola cleistogamoides Hidden VioletLTG Xanthorrhoea australis Austral Grass-treeLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grassMTG Pentapogon quadrifidus Five-awned Spear-grassMTG Neurachne alopecuroidea Fox-tail Mulga-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Lepidobolus drapetocoleus Scale ShedderMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisTTG Schoenus breviculmis Matted Bog-sedgeTTG Isolepis marginata Little Club-sedgeEP Amyema miquelii Box MistletoeSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lilySC Drosera macrantha Climbing SundewSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurelSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-laurel

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high


MH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high lowMH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear Chickweed high

low MTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowMNG Aira cupaniana Quicksilver Grass high lowMNG Aira caryophyllea Silvery Hair-grass high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 707: Sedgy Swamp Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with sedgy ground layer and a range of herbs tolerant of seasonal waterlogging. Occurs on poorly drained, seasonally wet flats on sandy soils over heavier subsoils.


DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha10 / ha


Name10% Eucalyptus ovataEucalyptus camaldulensis

Swamp GumRiver Red Gum



Medium Shrub 2 15% MSLarge Herb 3 10% LHMedium Herb 6 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 5 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 10% MTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 30% LNGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF Code



LHLH LTG

Villarsia reniformisEpilobium billardierianum Triglochin procerum s.l.

Running Marsh-flowerVariable Willow-herb Water Ribbons

LTGLNG LN

Baumea articulataLepidosperma longitudinale Baumea rubiginosa s.l.

Jointed Twig-sedgePithy Sword-sedge Soft Twig-rush

Recruitment:

Continuous


Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

EVC 651: Sedgy Swamp Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highMH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high low MH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high low LTG Festuca arundinacea Tall Fescue high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high low MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high

high MNG Holcus setosus Annual Foghigh low

MNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high low




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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 710: Damp Heathland

Description:Developed on sites of intermittent waterlogging, typically wet in winter and dry in summer, with low nutrient availability. Closed tall heathland, or scrub if long unburnt. There is a dense ground layer of rushes and sedges, and sometimes emergent eucalypts.


codeMedium Shrub 6 30% MSSmall Shrub 5 20% SSProstrate Shrub 2 5% PSMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 15% MNGScrambler or Climber 2 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code



MS Epacris impressa Common HeathMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeSS Pultenaea stricta Rigid Bush-peaSS Hibbertia fasciculata var. prostrata Bundled Guinea-

flowerSS Dillwynia glaberrima Smooth Parrot-peaSS Leucopogon glacialis Twisted Beard-

heathPS Xanthosia dissecta s.l. Cut-leaf XanthosiaMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Argentipallium obtusifolium Blunt EverlastingMH Drosera peltata ssp. auriculata Tall SundewSH Drosera pygmaea Tiny SundewMTG Patersonia fragilis Short Purple-flagMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushMNG Leptocarpus tenax Slender Twine-rushMNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedgeSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-

laurelSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-laurel

Recruitment:

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



EVC 710: Damp Heathland - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 793: Damp Heathy Woodland

Description: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



Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 8 30% MSSmall Shrub 7 20% SSProstrate Shrub 4 10% PSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 7 10% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 9 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 10% MNGScrambler or Climber 2 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

EVC 793: Damp Heathy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS Hakea rostrata Beaked HakeaSS Isopogon ceratophyllus Horny Cone-bushSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathSS Pultenaea humilis Dwarf Bush-peaSS v Hibbertia sessiliflora Heathy Guinea-flowerPS Styphelia adscendens Golden HeathPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Gompholobium ecostatum Dwarf Wedge-peaLH Senecio glomeratus Annual FireweedMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Goodenia geniculata Bent GoodeniaMH Drosera peltata ssp. peltata Pale SundewLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassLTG r Xanthorrhoea caespitosa Tufted Grass-treeLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Lepidosperma congestum Clustered Sword-sedgeMTG Austrodanthonia setacea var. setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia geniculata Kneed Wallaby-grassMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Baumea juncea Bare Twig-sedgeMNG Apodasmia brownii Coarse Twine-rushTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurelSC Cassytha glabella Slender Dodder-laurel



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Pinus radiata Radiata Pine high

high MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Earhigh low MH Centaurium

erythraea Common Centaury high low LNGHolcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog highhigh

MTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 803: Plains Woodland

Description:Grassy or sedgy woodland to 15 m tall with large inter-tussock spaces potentially supporting a range of annual or geophytic herbs adapted to low summer rainfall, with low overall biomass. Mostly occurs on terrain of low relief in areas receiving <600 mm rainfall per annum. Fertile, sometimes seasonally waterlogged, mostly silty, loamy or clay topsoils, with heavy subsoils, derived largely from former Quaternary swamp deposits.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp.Allocasuarina luehmannii

70 cm40 cm

15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus leucoxylonEucalyptus camaldulensis Allocasuarina

Yellow GumRiver Red-gum Buloke


codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 1 5% MSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 20 25% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 16 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

95%

Recruitment:

Continuous


Logs:10 m/0.1

ha.

EVC 803: Plains Woodland – Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattlePS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedMH Acaena echinata Sheep's BurrMH Plantago gaudichaudii Narrow PlantainMH Calocephalus citreus Lemon Beauty-headsSH Solenogyne dominii Smooth SolenogyneSH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelSH Daucus glochidiatus Austral CarrotSH Goodenia pinnatifida Cut-leaf GoodeniaLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.s. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMNG Wurmbea dioica Common Early NancyTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisEP Amyema miquelii Box MistletoeSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lilySC Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink Bindweed

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high

low MH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifoliumNarrow-leaf Clover high low

MH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high lowMH Petrorhagia velutina Velvety Pink high lowMH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowSH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover high lowLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high low





%cover Character Species Common Name40% Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolata

Allocasuarina verticillataMoonahDrooping Sheoak


Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 858: Coastal Alkaline Scrub (syn. Calcarenite Dune Woodland)Description:Near-coastal, deep calcareous (alkaline) and largely stable sand dunes and swales commonly dominated by Moonah Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolata. It occurs at low elevations of 20-60 m above sea level, average annual rainfall is approximately 550-950 mm, and it occurs on a variety of geologies and soil types. Low woodland or tall shrubland to 8 m tall, typically with a medium shrub layer, small shrub layer and sedges, grasses and herbs in the ground layer.

Canopy Cover:


#Spp4

%Cover30%

Large Herb 3 5%Medium Herb 2 1%Small or Prostrate Herb 2 10%Large Tufted Graminoid 1 5%Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5%Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 30%Scrambler or Climber 2 1%Bryophytes/Lichens na 20%Total understorey projective foliage cover

90%

LF CodeMS


Common NamCoast Wattle

MS Olearia axillaris Coast Daisy-BushMS Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana Seaberry SaltbushMS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heathLH Epilobium billardierianum ssp. billardierianum Smooth Willow-

herbMH Picris angustifolia ssp. angustifolia Coast PicrisMH Lobelia anceps Angled LobeliaSH Carpobrotus rossii KarkallaLTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grassMTG Lepidosperma gladiatum Coast Sword-sedgeMTG Lachnagrostis billardierei s.l. Coast Blown-grassMTG Poa poiformis Coast Tussock-

grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther FlaxlilyMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedge

SC Comesperma volubile Love CreeperSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved

ClematisSC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach

Recruitment:

Continuous


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

Weediness: LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact

LHMH LNG MNG

Sonchus oleraceusLeontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Holcus lanatusLagurus ovatus

Common Sow-thistleHairy Hawkbit Yorkshire Fog Hare's-tail Grass

highhigh high hig

lowlow high low


EVC 858: Coastal Alkaline Scrub (syn. Calcarenite Dune Woodland) – Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 876: Spray-zone Coastal Shrubland

Description:A wind-pruned salt-affected open shrubland usually less than 1 m tall (with occasional emergent taller shrubs) that occurs on the most exposed coastal areas subject to salt-spray and run-off at the crest of sea cliffs. This EVC usually occurs in association with taller Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161).


codeSmall Shrub 1 5% SSMedium Herb 4 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLSoil Crust na 20% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover

55%

LF Code


Common Name

MH Samolus repens Creeping BrookweedMH Swainsona lessertiifolia Coast Swainson-peaMH Senecio spathulatus s.l. Dune Groundsel

MH Sarcocornia quinqueflora Beaded GlasswortSH Apium prostratum ssp. prostratum Sea Celery

Recruitment:

Continuous



EVC 876: Spray-zone Coastal Shrubland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

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Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 882: Shallow Sands Woodland

Description:Woodland or open-forest to 15 m tall, with a sparse shrub layer of heathy, ericoid shrubs and a species-rich ground cover dominated by grasses and annual herbs. Sedges may be locally common. Typically it occurs between the heavier soils of the plains and the deep-sand aeolian dunefields which overlay these plains, but also occurs on broader areas of plains covered by shallow fluvial, outwash or aeolian sands overlaying drainage-impeding clays.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus leucoxylonEucalyptus baxteri s.l. Eucalyptus ovata

Yellow GumBrown Stringybark Swamp Gum


#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 3 5% MSSmall Shrub 4 10% SSProstrate Shrub 2 5% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 17 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 11 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 10% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

EVC 882: Shallow Sands Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia mearnsii Black WattleMS Leptospermum myrsinoides Heath Tea-treeMS Brachyloma daphnoides Daphne HeathSS Hibbertia stricta s.l. Upright Guinea-flowerSS Astroloma conostephioides Flame HeathSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerSS Leucopogon virgatus Common Beard-heathPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Bossiaea prostrata Creeping BossiaeaLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedMH Chrysocephalum apiculatum s.l. Common EverlastingMH Goodenia geniculata Bent GoodeniaSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea Small Grass-treeLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassLTG r Xanthorrhoea caespitosa Tufted Grass-treeMTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedgeMTG Lomandra nana Dwarf Mat-rushMTG Lepidosperma carphoides Black Rapier-sedgeMTG Austrodanthonia geniculata Kneed Wallaby-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Hypolaena fastigiata Tassel Rope-rushTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

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

low MH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-earhigh low

MH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high

low MH Cicendia filiformis Slender Cicendiahigh low

LNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Vulpia spp. Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMNG Aira cupaniana Quicksilver Grass high lowMNG Aira caryophyllea Silvery Hair-grass high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high low






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 895: Escarpment Shrubland

Description:Occurs on rocky escarpments in steep valleys or gorges, associated with limestone or basalt. Sites have moderate to high fertility, are well-drained but subject to regular summer drought due to shallow soils. Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall or non- eucalypt shrubland to 8 m tall, with occasional eucalypts; lichen-covered rock outcrops are common.

+ eucalypt woodland o n l y components (ignore when assessing shrubland areas and standardise site condition score as required)

Large trees+:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp. 70 cm 15 /

haTree Canopy Cover:

%cover15%

Character SpeciesAcacia implexa

Common Name

Allocasuarina verticillata Drooping SheoakAcacia mearnsii Black WattleBursaria spinosa Sweet BursariaEucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum

Understorey: Life #Spp %Cover LF

codeImmature Canopy Tree+ 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub+ 3 10% TMedium Shrub 3 10% MSSmall Shrub 2 5% SSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 4 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 5 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 9 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 5% MNGGround Fern 1 5% GFScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF CodeMS r


Common NameFragrant Saltbush

MS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree VioletSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushLH Wahlenbergia communis s.l. Tufted BluebellMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Maireana enchylaenoides Wingless BluebushMH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding SaltbushSH Chamaesyce drummondii Flat SpurgeSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Austrostipa bigeniculata Kneed Spear-grassMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMNG Panicum effusum Hairy PanicGF Cheilanthes distans Bristly Cloak-fernSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved ClematisSC Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink Bindweed

EVC 895: Escarpment Shrubland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha+.5 m/0.1 ha. (note: large log class does not apply)

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Schinus molle Pepper Tree high highMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn high high MS Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom high high SS Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low LH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high highLH Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce high lowLH Sisymbrium officinale Hedge Mustard high highLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high low LH Verbascum thapsus ssp. thapsus Great Mullein high

high LH Echium plantagineum Paterson's Cursehigh high LH Centaurium

tenuiflorumSlender Centaury high low LHFoeniculum vulgare Fennel highhigh

MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high low MH Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover high low MH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high low MH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high low MH Lotus suaveolens Hairy Bird's-foot Trefoil high low MH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear Chickweed high low SH Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic high lowSH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover high lowSH Modiola caroliniana Red-flower Mallow high lowSH Aptenia cordifolia Heart-leaf Ice-plant high highLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high lowMTG Nassella trichotoma Serrated Tussock high highMTG Ehrharta longiflora Annual Veldt-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low MTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome high low MTG Sporobolus africanus Rat-tail Grass high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high low MTG Pentaschistis airoides ssp. airoides False Hair-grass high low MTG Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass high highwww.dse.vic.gov.au

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