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EVC/Bioregion Benchmark for Vegetation Quality Assessment

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 layerrich in herbs, grasses, and orchids. Occurs mainly on flat or undulating areas on moderately fertile, relatively well-drained, deepsandy or loamy topsoils over heavier subsoils (duplex soils).

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

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

Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis Manna Gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey 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

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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



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 notablyabsent 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 NameMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaMS 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.







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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 ordepressions, which are infertile and subjected to prolonged water logging. Understorey is often dominated by a range ofsedges, 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Sprengelia incarnata Pink Swamp-heathMS 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-treeLNG Austrostipa muelleri Wiry Spear-grassLNG Lepidosperma longitudinale Pithy Sword-sedgeMTG 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







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EVC 8: Wet Heathland - Glenelg Plain bioregion






Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 13: Brackish Sedgeland

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

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium 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 3 50% MNG* largely seasonal life formTotal understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLH 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



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EVC 13: Brackish Sedgeland - Glenelg Plain bioregion



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 bythe diversity of life forms and species in the understorey including a range of shrubs, grasses and herbs.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name30% Eucalyptus willisii Jimmy’s Shining Peppermint

Eucalyptus obliqua Messmate StringybarkEucalyptus baxteri s.l. Brown Stringybark

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey 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







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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 lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMTG 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 gulliesleading into creeks and rivers. Soils are fertile alluvium, regularly inundated and permanently moist. Dominated by talleucalypts, but also has an open to sparse secondary tree layer of wattles and scattered dense patches of shrubs, ferns, grassesand herbs.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum

Eucalyptus ovata Swamp 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







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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 ofmoderate to high rainfall. Occupies easterly and southerly aspects mainly on lower slopes and in gullies. A medium to tall openforest or woodland to 25 m tall with a small tree layer over a sparse to dense shrub layer. A high cover and diversity of herbsand grasses in the ground layer characterise this EVC.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum

Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis Manna 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







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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 lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high high



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 levelsare 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.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% T Medium Shrub 3 10% MS Large Herb 1 1% LH Medium Herb 3 5% MH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium Tufted Graminoid 4 5% MTGMedium Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 6 20% GF Tree Fern 2 25% TRFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Pomaderris aspera Hazel PomaderrisT 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-grassMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF 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

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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 lowLH Ciclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery high low



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 oroutwash) and Tertiary sand/clay which has been altered to form quartzite gravel. Eucalypt-dominated low woodland to 10 mtall lacking a secondary tree layer and generally supporting a diverse array of narrow or ericoid-leaved shrubs except wherefrequent fire has reduced this to a dense cover of bracken. Geophytes and annuals can be quite common but the ground coveris normally fairly sparse.


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

Eucalyptus willisii Jimmy’s Shining Peppermint

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium 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







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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



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Glenelg Plain bioregion

EVC 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 Name 50% Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-tree Melaleuca squarrosa Scented Paperbark Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Acacia mearnsii Black Wattle

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Medium Shrub 2 10% MS Small Shrub 1 1% SS Large Herb 5 5% LH Medium Herb 9 15% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 15% LTG Large Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% LNG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 15% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 15% MNG Ground Fern 2 5% GF Scrambler or Climber 1 5% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name

MS Ozothamnus ferrugineus Tree Everlasting MS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-tree SS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf Bramble MH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel MH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisy MH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf Violet SH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted Pratia SH Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Shining Pennywort SH Dichondra repens Kidney-weed LTG Gahnia clarkei Tall Saw-sedge LTG Juncus pallidus Pale Rush LTG Carex appressa Tall Sedge MTG Juncus pauciflorus Loose-flower Rush MNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grass MNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass GF Pteridium esculentum Austral Bracken

Recruitment: Continuous

Organic Litter: 40 % cover

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EVC 53: Swamp Scrub - Glenelg Plain bioregion

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



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 soilson flat or gently undulating plains at low elevations. The understorey consists of a few sparse shrubs over a species-rich grassyand herbaceous ground layer.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Tree 5% ITUnderstorey 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerSS 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-lilyMNG Microtis unifolia Common Onion-orchidMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily







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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 lowMH 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 lowMTG 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



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 andaquatic herbs and sedges. Occurs along the banks and floodplains of the larger meandering rivers and major creeks, often inconjunction with one or more floodplain wetland communities. Elevation and rainfall are relatively low and soils are fertilealluviums subject to periodic flooding and inundation.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS 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-grassLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Austrodanthonia penicillata Slender Wallaby-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassEP Muellerina eucalyptoides Creeping MistletoeSC Cassytha melantha Coarse Dodder-laurelSC Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed







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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 highLH Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock high lowLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high lowLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high lowLH 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 lowMH Plantago major Greater Plantain high lowMH 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 lowMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high high




EVC 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.

Large trees: Species DBH(cm) #/ha Eucalyptus spp. 80 cm 15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover: %cover Character Species Common Name 15% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% T Medium Shrub 5 10% MS Small Shrub 1 1% SS Large Herb 2 5% LH Medium Herb 6 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTG Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 10 25% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNG Scrambler or Climber 3 10% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name T Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood T Acacia retinodes Wirilda MS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree Violet SS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf Bramble SS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby Saltbush MH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel SH Azolla filiculoides Pacific Azolla SH Lemna disperma Common Duckweed LTG Austrostipa bigeniculata Kneed Spear-grass LTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-garss LNG Phragmites australis Common Reed MTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grass MTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grass MNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass SC Glycine clandestina Twining Glycine









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EVC 68: Creekline Grassy Woodland - Glenelg Plain bioregion


Organic Litter: 40 % cover

Logs: 20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:

LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact T Salix fragilis Crack Willow high high MS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn high high MS Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom high high MS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar high high MS Rubus sp. aff. armeniacus Blackberry high high LH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high low LH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low LH Hirschfeldia incana Buchan Weed high high LH Verbena bonariensis s.l. Purple-top Verbena high high LH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high high LH Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock high high LH Conium maculatum Hemlock high high LH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high low LH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high low LH 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 high MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Foeniculum vulgare Fennel high high SH Modiola caroliniana Red-flower Mallow high low LTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high high LTG Piptatherum miliaceum Rice Millet high high MTG Ehrharta erecta var. erecta Panic Veldt-grass high high MTG Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum high high MTG Bromus catharticus Prairie Grass high low MTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high low MTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high low MTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low MTG Agrostis capillaris s.l. Brown-top Bent high high MNG Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot high high MNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high high SC Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew high high



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 herbsand grasses. Soils are generally shallow but fertile, and outcropping rock is not uncommon. This seasonally dry environment isfavourable for annual herbs, with the fertile nature of the various geologies also supporting perennial herbs. Landform can varyfrom relatively flat ground to ridge tops on sedimentary sandstones (along seams of mineral-rich sandstone) to undulating,rounded, granite hill landforms.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey 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







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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 lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Parentucellia latifolia Red Bartsia high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high lowMH 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 shrubcomponent may also be present. The characteristic ground cover is dominated by grasses and small sedges and herbs. Thevegetation is typically species-rich on the outer verges but is usually species-poor in the wetter central areas.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 6 10% LHMedium 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Calocephalus lacteus Milky Beauty-headsLH 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

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








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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 lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high lowMH Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal high highMH Cicendia filiformis Slender Cicendia high lowMH Cotula coronopifolia Water Buttons high highMH Cicendia quadrangularis Square Cicendia high lowMH 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 lowMTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome high lowMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high lowTTG Isolepis hystrix Awned Club-sedge high low



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 Pomaderriswith emergent Drooping She-oak and a range of shrubs, grasses and other herbs.

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% T Medium Shrub 9 45% MS Small Shrub 2 1% SS Prostrate Shrub 2 1% PSLarge Herb 5 15% LH Medium Herb 5 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 20% MTGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 2 1% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Allocasuarina verticillata Drooping SheoakT 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 BrakeSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis









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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 lowLH 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 lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides spp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMTG 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



Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 136: Sedge Wetland

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

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 1 5% LHSmall 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLH Epilobium billardierianum Variable Willow-herbLTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water RibbonsLTG Baumea articulata Jointed Twig-sedgeLNG Baumea rubiginosa s.l. Soft Twig-rush

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


Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Cotula coronopifolia Water Buttons high highMTG Critesion hystrix Mediterranean Barley-grass high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMNG Holcus setosus Annual Fog high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowTTG Isolepis hystrix Awned Club-sedge high lowTTG Cyperus tenellus Tiny Flat-sedge high low







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EVC 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 code Medium Shrub 1 30% MS Medium Herb 2 5% MH Small Herb 2 20% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTG Scrambler/Climber 2 40% SC

Total understorey projective foliage cover 80%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name

MS Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana Seaberry Saltbush MH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgee SH Carpobrotus rossii Karkalla SH Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum Rounded Noon-flower LTG Austrostipa flavescens Coast Spear-grass SC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach SC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis


Organic Litter: 10% cover

Weediness:

LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact LH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low LH Diplotaxis muralis Wall Rocket high low MH Polycarpon tetraphyllum Four-leaved Allseed high low MH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high low MTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high high LNG Ammophila arenaria Marram Grass high low









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EVC 155: Bird Colony Succulent Herbland - Glenelg Plain bioregion

EVC 160: Coastal Dune Scrub

Glenelg Plain Bioregion


Understorey:#Spp %Cover LF CodeLifeform

Medium Shrub 50% MS7

Large Herb 5% LH3

Medium Herb 15% MH7

Small or Prostrate Herb 10% SH3

Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 15% MTG2

Medium to Tiny Non-Tufted Graminoid 5% MNG2

Scrambler or Climber 5% SC3

Bryophytes/Lichens 10% BL

Description:Coastal Dune Scrub occupies the secondary dunes along ocean and bay beaches and lake shores. Closed scrub to 3 m tall withoccasional emergent trees on siliceous and calcareous sands that are subject to high levels of saltspray and continuous disturbancefrom onshore winds.

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia longifolia subsp. sophorae Coast Wattle

MS Leucopogon parviflorus Coast Beard-heath

MS Olearia axillaris Coast Daisy-Bush

MS Rhagodia candolleana subsp. candolleana Seaberry Saltbush

LH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable Groundsel

MH Myosotis australis Austral Forget-me-not

MH Senecio biserratus Jagged Fireweed

MH Stackhousia spathulata Coast Stackhousiak

SH Apium prostratum subsp. prostratum Sea Celery

SH Carpobrotus rossii Karkalla

SH Threlkeldia diffusa Coast Bonefruit

MTG Lachnagrostis billardierei subsp. billardierei Coast Blown-grass

MTG Poa poiformis var. poiformis Coast Tussock-grass

MNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedge

MNG Schoenus nitens Shiny Bog-sedge

SC Clematis microphylla var. microphylla Small-leaved Clematis

SC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach



Ecological Vegetation Class Bioregion Benchmark

EVC 160: Coastal Dune Scrub

Weediness:

LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactAfrican Box-thornLycium ferocissimumMS high highItalian BuckthornRhamnus alaternusMS high highPurple GroundselSenecio elegansLH high highMarram GrassAmmophila arenariaLNG high highBridal CreeperAsparagus asparagoidesSC high highCommon Sow-thistleSonchus oleraceusLH high lowRough Sow-thistleSonchus asper s.l.LH high lowHare's-tail GrassLagurus ovatusMNG high lowFern GrassCatapodium rigidumMTG high lowSweet MelilotMelilotus indicusLH high lowCat's EarHypochoeris radicataMH high lowCommon Mouse-earChickweed

Cerastium glomeratum s.l.MH high low

Small GoosegrassGalium muraleMH 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-ladenwinds and salt spray from the south west. Occurs on shallow sands along rocky sections of the coast.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia longifolia ssp. sophorae Coast WattleMS 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



Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Chrysanthemoides monilifera Boneseed high highMS Polygala myrtifolia var. myrtifolia Myrtle-leaf Milkwort high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high highMTG Ehrharta erecta var. erecta Panic Veldt-grass high high







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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. Soilsare mostly alluvial deposits of seasonally wet sands and silts. Characterised by a sparse shrub layer above a grassy/sedgyunderstorey, often rich in herbs within the inter-tussock spaces.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum


Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS 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 RushLNG 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-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral-pea







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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 highLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high lowLH Conium maculatum Hemlock high highMH 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 highMTG Cyperus congestus Dense Flat-sedge high low



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 understoreytrees are generally present. The understorey comprises a range of heathy shrubs, grasses and herbs. Occurs on Quaternaryaeolian deposits with relatively well-drained sandy soils often with limestone at depth.



Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis Rough-barked Manna-gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium 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



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.







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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 lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMH 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 lowMNG Vulpia myuros f. megalura Fox-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. Speciesdiversity is generally low due to the dense cover of Scented Paperbark Melaleuca squarrosa. Scattered emergent eucalypts aresometimes present while the understorey is dominated by large sedges and amphibious herbs.

Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name50% Melaleuca squarrosa Scented Paperbark

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS Melaleuca squamea Swamp Honey-myrtleMS Allocasuarina paludosa Scrub SheoakSS 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



Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blackberry high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high high







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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 arange of sedges and grasses and herbs including a number of annuals. Occurs on moderately fertile, poorly-drained, shallowsand or silty topsoils over heavier clay subsoils that naturally impede drainage. Often associated with recent Quaternary swampdeposits and broad, seasonal drainage lines and outwash flats between sand dunes. Soils are generally inundated orwaterlogged in winter and baked hard in summer, which promotes sedges and annual species.


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

Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis Manna GumEucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Melaleuca brevifolia Mallee Honey-myrtleMS 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







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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 lowMNG 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 anddrainage lines subject to seasonal inundation and waterlogging in moderately fertile habitats.


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


Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS 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-lilyMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fern







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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 lowMH Batrachium trichophyllum Water Fennel high lowMH 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 canseasonally form shallow freshwater marshes. The vegetation is an open woodland to 15 m tall, with shrubs and understoreytrees 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. 70 cm 15 / haAllocasuarina luehmannii 40 cm


Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 1 5% MSSmall 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Hakea rugosa Dwarf HakeaSS 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-grassLNG 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-sedgeMNG Chorizandra enodis Black Bristle-sedgeMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeTTG Centrolepis aristata Pointed CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy CentrolepisTTG Centrolepis glabra Smooth CentrolepisTTG Aphelia gracilis Slender ApheliaSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily







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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 lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH 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



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 priorstream meanders, typically associated with heavy paludal soils, sometimes with gilgai development. The annual rainfall acrossits distribution is generally below 700 mm, and the period of inundation may range from 2 to 6 months. River Red Gumwoodland with sedgy or grassy-herbaceous ground-layer, comprising various balances of true aquatics and species tolerant ofintermittent to seasonal inundation.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITLarge Herb 2 10% LH Medium Herb 7 25% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SH Large 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLH 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-sedgeMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge

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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



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 flatsof smaller intermittent creeks on coarse sands and stony alluvial soils and on the floodplains of larger rivers, in areas whereannual rainfall is less than 500 mm per annum.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia spp. WattleMS 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



Logs:20m/0.1 ha







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EVC 640: Creekline Sedgy Woodland – 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 lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highMNG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMNG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMNG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low



Glenelg Plain bioregionEVC 641: Riparian Woodland

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



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Ozothamnus ferrugineus Tree EverlastingMS 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-grassLNG 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







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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 lowLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high lowLH Rorippa palustris Marsh Yellow-cress high highLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMH 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 heavyclay paludal soils. Primarily sedgy-herbaceous vegetation, sometimes with scattered or fringing eucalypts or tea-tree/paperbarkshrubs in higher rainfall areas. A range of aquatic herbs can be present, and species-richness is mostly relatively low tomoderate, but higher towards drier margins.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 4 10% MHLarge 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerMH 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










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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 scatteredthroughout. Occurs on poorly drained, seasonally waterlogged heavy soils.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS 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







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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 lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowLTG 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 lowMTG 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.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS 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-lilyMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass







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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 aquaticherbs. Occurs on fertile paludal soils, typically heavy clays beneath organic accumulations.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMH Utricularia australis Yellow BladderwortMH 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-grass










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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 assamphires, if present, only occur with very low cover. Occurs in estuaries and along poorly defined drainage lines or associatedwith shorelines of brackish lakes.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Persicaria decipiens Slender KnotweedLH 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









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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.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Muehlenbeckia florulenta LignumLH 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 Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn high highLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high highLH Cynara cardunculus Spanish Artichoke high highLH Sonchus asper s.l. Rough Sow-thistle high lowLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear Chickweed high lowMTG Nassella trichotoma Serrated Tussock high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high low







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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 loamsoils. Occurs on limestone ridges with limited soil development.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 3 10% MS Small Shrub 5 10% SS Large Herb 4 10% LHMedium Herb 4 5% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SH Large 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







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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 afeature of this distinctive vegetation type that combines coastal and heath elements. Soil salinity and alkalinity determine thecharacteristics of this EVC.

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% v Eucalyptus diversifolia ssp. megacarpa Coast Gum

Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolata Moonah

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 6 10% MSSmall Shrub 6 10% SSLarge 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia longifolia ssp. sophorae Coast WattleMS 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







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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 redsandy (terra rossa) soils derived from limestone or sand stripped from limestone and re-deposited. The vegetation is stronglyinfluenced by relatively high nutrient levels and alkalinity.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 15% TMedium Shrub 5 20% MS Small Shrub 3 10% SS Prostrate Shrub 3 5% PS Large Herb 3 10% LHMedium Herb 4 5% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SH Large 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







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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 seasonalcreeks where large amounts of course sand have been deposited by past flows, often resulting in a distinctive ‘U’ shape to thedrainage line. Sites periodically inundated through the wetter months and soils moist throughout the year. Restricted tomoderately high rainfall areas (>600 mm) where coarse parent material available upstream.




Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodT 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-garssLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedLNG Typha domingensis CumbungiMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMTG Juncus pauciflorus Loose-flower RushMTG Juncus caespiticius Grassy RushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedge







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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 highMS 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 highLH 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 lowLH 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 highLTG Piptatherum miliaceum Rice Millet high highMTG 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 highSC Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew high high



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 itparticularly species-rich. Occurs on gently undulating to flat ground with well-drained shallow lateritic soils of poor fertility.



Eucalyptus willisii Shining Peppermint Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis Rough-barked Manna-gum Eucalyptus arenacea Desert Stringybark

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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



Logs:15 m / 0.1 ha







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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 lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high lowMH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear Chickweed high lowMTG 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 onpoorly drained, seasonally wet flats on sandy soils over heavier subsoils.



Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 2 15% MS Large Herb 3 10% LH Medium Herb 6 15% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 5 5% SH Large 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLH Epilobium billardierianum Variable Willow-herbLTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water RibbonsLTG Baumea articulata Jointed Twig-sedgeLNG Lepidosperma longitudinale Pithy Sword-sedgeLNG Baumea rubiginosa s.l. Soft Twig-rush



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.







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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 lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowLTG 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 lowMTG 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 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 emergenteucalypts.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-treeMS 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










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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. Theground layer consists of grasses, herbs, small shrubs and tough-leaved monocots. Developed on sandy soils of moderate tolow fertility, typically wet in winter due to impeding layer in soil and dry in summer.



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







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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 highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG 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 geophyticherbs adapted to low summer rainfall, with low overall biomass. Mostly occurs on terrain of low relief in areas receiving <600mm 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. 70 cm 15 / haAllocasuarina luehmannii 40 cm


Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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%



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.







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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 lowMH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high lowMH 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



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 Melaleucalanceolata 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 amedium shrub layer, small shrub layer and sedges, grasses and herbs in the ground layer.

Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolata Moonah

Allocasuarina verticillata Drooping Sheoak

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 4 30% MSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 2 1% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 30% MNGScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia longifolia var. sophorae Coast WattleMS 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 Flax-lilyMNG Ficinia nodosa Knobby Club-sedgeSC Comesperma volubile Love CreeperSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved ClematisSC Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach



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

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMNG Lagurus ovatus Hare's-tail Grass high low







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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 onthe most exposed coastal areas subject to salt-spray and run-off at the crest of sea cliffs. This EVC usually occurs inassociation with taller Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161).

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF 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 Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameSS Leucophyta brownii Cushion BushMH Samolus repens Creeping BrookweedMH Swainsona lessertiifolia Coast Swainson-peaMH Senecio spathulatus s.l. Dune GroundselMH Sarcocornia quinqueflora Beaded GlasswortSH Apium prostratum ssp. prostratum Sea Celery




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



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 coverdominated by grasses and annual herbs. Sedges may be locally common. Typically it occurs between the heavier soils of theplains and the deep-sand aeolian dunefields which overlay these plains, but also occurs on broader areas of plains covered byshallow fluvial, outwash or aeolian sands overlaying drainage-impeding clays.



Eucalyptus baxteri s.l. Brown Stringybark Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey 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







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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 lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowMH Cicendia filiformis Slender Cicendia high lowLNG 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 highfertility, 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 only components (ignore when assessing shrubland areas and standardise site condition score as required)

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

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Acacia implexa Lightwood

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

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree+ 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub+ 3 10% TMedium Shrub 3 10% MS Small Shrub 2 5% SS Large Herb 3 5% LH Medium Herb 4 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 5 5% SH Large 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% GF Scrambler or Climber 1 5% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS r Rhagodia parabolica Fragrant SaltbushMS 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

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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 highMS Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom high highSS Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH 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 lowLH Verbascum thapsus ssp. thapsus Great Mullein high highLH Echium plantagineum Paterson's Curse high highLH Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender Centaury high lowLH Foeniculum vulgare Fennel high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high lowMH Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover high lowMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high lowMH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high lowMH Lotus suaveolens Hairy Bird's-foot Trefoil high lowMH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear Chickweed high lowSH 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 lowMTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome high lowMTG Sporobolus africanus Rat-tail Grass high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Pentaschistis airoides ssp. airoides False Hair-grass high lowMTG Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass high highMTG Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot high highMTG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowMTG Bromus rubens Red Brome high lowMTG Avena barbata Bearded Oat high lowMTG Aira caryophyllea Silvery Hair-grass high lowSC Vicia sativa ssp. sativa Common Vetch high low

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