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Acacia shrubland dominated by Acacia ligulata on red sand, near Inamincka, SA

Acacia shrubland dominated by Acacia carnei, red sandy soil, near Tibooburra, NSW

Foliage cover of tallest stratum 30 - 70%Open Scrub structure
Foliage cover of tallest stratum 10 - 30%Tall Shrubland structureLow Shrubland structure
Foliage cover of tallest stratum less than 10%Tall Open Shrubland structureLow Open Shrubland structure

Acacia Shrublands

Little of this group has been cleared outside the major agricultural zones. Significant areas of the Acacia Shrublands have been modified by grazing from domestic stock and ferals, introduction of exotic weeds (e.g. buffel grass) and from altered fire regimes.

 

photosPhotos from the Australian Plant Image Index

 

Sources: Australia's Native Vegetation - from rainforest to spinifex, map and information poster produced by the National Land & Water Audit, Natural Heritage Trust, Australian Government, 2001
Map: Australia's Native Vegetation - A summary of Australia's Major Vegetation Groups, 2007, Australian Government website
https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/a9897cf2-9d38-4201-bea2-13dadf3af9a8/files/major-veg-summary.pdf
Structure diagram: Atlas of Australian Resources - Vol. 6, Vegetation, AUSLIG, Canberra, 1990

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