This unit consists of a similar geology to the Type 3 unit but due to other characteristics (climate, topography, lithology) has been designated a separate unit. This unit is located south-east of Buldah and includes The Three Sisters and has many of the characteristics of HsSh4 units but principally greater relative relief (greater slope lengths), climate and minor lithological differences. Soils are absent on rock outcrop but elsewhere range from shallow stony profiles, hardsetting, some friable, to deep red gradational and duplex (often stony) profiles on lower slopes. The vegetation is predominantly Dry Sclerophyll Forest with some Wet Sclerophyll Forest and minor Riparian Forest. Geology: Duc; Devonian sediments (Cann River Beds). Sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, shale, "red beds" and conglomerate. Rainfall: 1000-1200 mm per annum. Slope: 32-56%. Dominant landform element: Slope. Minor landform element: Rocky crest, drainage depression. |