These units lie to the north of the Low hill and Hill map units and are distinguished from these because of their greater relative relief (>300 m) and steep terrain. These units are located adjoining the Mt. Kaye granitic pluton and north of the WB line track within Coopracambra National Park. The soils range from red gradational profiles, generally friable, on lower slopes in moister areas on mid and lower slopes to shallow profiles and deeper structured gradational and duplex (yellow, brown and red) profiles in drier areas (e.g. Coopracambra area). The vegetation generally ranges from Dry Sclerophyll Forest such as Silvertop/Stringybark associations in drier areas to Wet Sclerophyll Forest. Warm Temperate Rainforest and Riparian Forest occur in moister areas, especially in drainage lines. Geology: Ou; Ordovician sediments. Phyllite, siltstones, slates, sandstone. Rainfall: 700-1200 mm per annum. Slope: 32-56%. Dominant landform element: Slope. Minor landform element: Drainage depression. |