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Acacia woodland dominated by Acacia cambagei with chenopod understorey, Burke, NSW

Acacia woodlands, dominated by Acacia aneura from top of mesa, near Blackall, Qld

Foliage cover of tallest stratum 30 - 70%Open Forest structure
Low Open Forest structure
Foliage cover of tallest stratum 10 - 30%
Woodland structureLow Woodland structureLow Open Woodland

Acacia Forests and Woodlands

The mulga and brigalow communities of eastern Australia have been extensively cleared for grazing and agriculture. Mulga communities in the arid interior have not been cleared to the same degree. Many areas have been modified by the grazing of cattle/sheep and feral animals, and increased macropod populations supported by access to water from bores.

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
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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