These units are found on the Ellery Granodiorite pluton on and around the edge of the Errinundra Plateau incorporating the Plateau surface, dissected (scarp) face and dissected remnants. These units incorporate some of the wettest areas of the study area. A local rainfall collection site has an average annual rainfall of nearly 1800 mm with frequent recordings of over 2000 mm. The soils predominantly have gradational profiles; friable, well drained and generally much more stable (with vegetation cover) than other granitic soils in drier areas. Soil textures are generally sandy loams grading to sandy clay loams with a gritty component throughout. The vegetation is predominantly Wet Sclerophyll Forest with Cool Temperate Rainforest, Riparian Forest and Montane Sclerophyll Forest in drainage lines and some lower slopes. There may be minor occurrences of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (narrow north/south bands) within these units, especially in the vicinity of Christians Road. Geology: Dgl6; Devonian Granodiorite (Ellery Granodiorite). Rainfall: 1000 to greater than 1200 mm per annum. Slope: 32-100%. Dominant landform element: Slope. Minor landform element: Broad crest, drainage depression. |