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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 18: Riparian Forest

Description:A tall forest to 30 m tall along river banks and associated alluvial terraces with occasional occurrences in the heads of gullies leading into creeks and rivers. The soil is fertile alluvium, regularly inundated and permanently moist. Dominated by tall eucalypts but also has an open to sparse secondary tree layer of wattles and scattered dense patches of shrubs, ferns, grasses and herbs.

Large trees:SpeciesEucalyptus spp.

DBH(cm)80 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name40% Eucalyptus fastigataEucalyptus viminalis

Cut-tailManna Gum

Understorey: Life

#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeIT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 20% TMedium Shrub 3 5% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 21 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 9 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGGround Fern 3 10% GFScrambler or Climber 3 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

Ecological Vegetation Class bioregion benchmark

EVC 18: Riparian Forest - Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Character Species Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodT Lomatia fraseri Tree LomatiaMS Goodia lotifolia Golden TipMS Olearia alpicola Alpine Daisy-bushMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushSS Olearia erubescens Moth Daisy-bushSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BramblePS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedLH Epilobium billardierianum Variable Willow-herbMH Ranunculus plebeius s.l. Forest/Hairy ButtercupMH Rumex brownii Slender DockMH Pterostylis decurva Summer GreenhoodMH Asperula scoparia Prickly WoodruffSH Cymbonotus preissianus Austral Bear's-earSH Leptinella filicula Mountain CotulaSH Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Shining PennywortSH Oxalis corniculata s.l. Yellow Wood-sorrelLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Juncus continuus Pithy RushLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Luzula meridionalis var. densiflora Common WoodrushMTG r Poa clivicola Fine-leaf Snow-grassMTG Poa ensiformis Sword Tussock-grassMNG Poa tenera Slender Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Echinopogon ovatus Common Hedgehog-grassGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fernSC Glycine clandestina Twining GlycineSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis

Recruitment:Continuous

Organic Litter:50 % cover

Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactSS Rubus sp. aff. armeniacus Blackberry high

high LH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistlehigh high

MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Taraxacum officinale spp. agg. Garden Dandelion high low SH Trifolium repens var. repens White Clover high

highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high high

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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 21: Shrubby Dry Forest

Description:Occurs on a range of geologies on exposed aspects such as ridge-lines and medium to steep upper slopes, often in high rainfall areas and on shallow infertile soils. The overstorey is an open forest to 25 m tall characterised by the diversity and variability of the eucalypts. The understorey often lacks a secondary tree layer but contains a well-developed medium to low shrub layer. The ground layer is often very sparse with tussock-forming graminoids being the dominant life form.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name30% Eucalyptus dives

Eucalyptus rubidaBroad-leaved PeppermintCandlebark

Understorey: Life

#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% IT

Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 10% TMedium Shrub 6 30% MSSmall Shrub 4 10% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 2 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

60%

LF CodeT

Species typical of at least part of EVC range

Common NameSilver Wattle

MS Daviesia ulicifolia Gorse Bitter-peaMS Daviesia mimosoides s.l. Blunt-leaf Bitter-peaMS Leucopogon lanceolatus var. lanceolatus Lance Beard-heathMS r Persoonia silvatica Forest GeebungSS Tetratheca bauerifolia Heath Pink-bellsSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerSS Podolobium procumbens Trailing PodolobiumPS Persoonia chamaepeuce Dwarf GeebungLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedLH Wahlenbergia stricta Tall BluebellLH Brachyscome aculeata Branching DaisyMH Viola betonicifolia ssp. betonicifolia Showy VioletMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Veronica calycina Hairy SpeedwellSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushMTG Joycea pallida Silvertop Wallaby-grassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG r Poa clivicola Fine-leaf Snow-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass

EVC 21: Shrubby Dry Forest - Monaro Tablelands bioregion

Recruitment:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 20 years.


Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high

low SH Trifolium repens var. repensWhite Clover high low

LNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high low

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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 22: Grassy Dry Forest

Description:Occurs on a variety of gradients and altitudes and on a range of geologies. The overstorey is dominated by a low to medium height forest of eucalypts to 20 m tall, sometimes resembling an open woodland with a secondary, smaller tree layer including a number of Acacia species. The understorey usually consists of a sparse shrub layer of medium height. Grassy Dry Forest is characterised by a ground layer dominated by a high diversity of drought-tolerant grasses and herbs.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name30% Eucalyptus nortonii Silver

BundyEucalyptus bridgesiana s.l. But ButEucalyptus consideniana Yertchuk

Understorey: Life form

#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 10% TMedium Shrub 7 20% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 5% PSLarge Herb 3 1% LHMedium Herb 11 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 2 5% GFScrambler or Climber 3 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

EVC 22: Grassy Dry Forest – Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia falciformis Large-leaf Hickory-wattleMS Cassinia longifolia Shiny CassiniaMS Pultenaea juniperina s.l. Prickly Bush-peaMS Pimelea curviflora s.l. Curved Rice-flowerMS Monotoca scoparia Prickly Broom-heathSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathLH Acaena agnipila Hairy Sheep’s BurrMH Plantago varia Variable PlantainMH Hypericum gramineum Small St John's WortMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Opercularia varia Variable StinkweedSH Desmodium varians Slender Tick-trefoilLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLNG Gahnia radula Thatch Saw-sedgeMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Themeda traindra Kangaroo GrassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berrySC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Glycine clandestina Twining Glycine



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Conyza albida Tall Fleabane high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury high lowMNG Aira caryophyllea Silvery Hair-grass high low

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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 27: Blackthorn Scrub

Description:Only found on northerly and westerly slopes of mountains and valleys. Trees are not a prominent feature, often present only as emergents or forming a very open woodland. The small tree or tall shrub layer to 6 m tall is a dominant feature, often forming even-aged stands of uniform height. Stand dynamics can resemble rainforest with long fire-free intervals. The ground layer is generally sparse and species-poor due to low site quality and the density of the overstorey. Vines can be conspicuous in the understorey.

Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common

Name40% Acacia silvestrisExocarpos cupressiformis

Red WattleCherry Ballart


#Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 8 40% MS

Small Shrub 1 1% SSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 3 5% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 3 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover

50%

LF Code


Common NameRock Wax-flower

MS Cassinia longifolia Shiny CassiniaMS Goodenia ovata Hop GoodeniaMS Platysace lanceolata Shrubby PlatysaceMH Poranthera microphylla Small PorantheraMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-

sedgeMTG Notodanthonia longifolia Long-leaf Wallaby-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass

GF Asplenium flabellifolium Necklace FernSC Pandorea pandorana Wonga VineSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berry



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha. (note: large log class does not apply)

Weediness:There are no consistent weeds in this EVC.

EVC 27: Blackthorn Scrub – Monaro Tablelands bioregion






Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 28: Rocky Outcrop Shrubland

Description:Occurs in areas of low site quality on exposed rocky outcrops where rock is a dominant landform feature, soils are shallow or virtually absent and effective rainfall is low. Scattered, often stunted trees are occasionally present. A diverse shrub layer to 5 m tall characterises this EVC, including a number of rock-adapted species. The ground layer is usually sparse and species-poor except where it occurs in discrete patches and forms a mosaic with Rocky Outcrop Herbland.


#Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 7 25% MS

Small Shrub 2 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 3 5% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 10% MTGScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover

75%

LF Code


Common NameShiny Cassinia

MS Exocarpos strictus Pale-fruit BallartMS Ozothmanus conditus Pepper EverlastingMS Ozothamnus rogersianus Nunniong

EverlastingSS Olearia iodochroa Violet Daisy-bushSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Derwentia perfoliata Digger's SpeedwellMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortLTG Joycea pallida Silvertop Wallaby-

grassMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-

sedgeMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lily



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact

MHMTG

Hypochoeris radicataVulpia bromoides

Cat's EarSquirrel-tail Fescue

highhigh

lowlow

EVC 28: Rocky Outcrop Shrubland - Monaro Tablelands bioregion






Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 29: Damp Forest

Description:Grows on a wide range of geologies on well-developed generally colluvial soils on a variety of aspects, from sea level to montane elevations. Dominated by a tall eucalypt tree layer to 30 m tall over a medium to tall dense shrub layer of broad- leaved species typical of wet forest mixed with elements from dry forest types. The ground layer includes herbs and grasses as well as a variety of moisture-dependent ferns including occasional tree ferns.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus fastigata

Eucalyptus obliqua Eucalyptus

Cut-tailMessmate Stringybark Manna Gum


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 15% TMedium Shrub 10 25% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 6 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 4 20% GFTree Fern 1 5% TRFScrambler or Climber 3 10% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

EVC 29: Damp Forest – Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia dealbata Silver WattleMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Leucopogon lanceolatus var. lanceolatus Lance Beard-heathMS Goodia lotifolia Golden TipMS Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy-bushSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Olearia erubescens Moth Daisy-bushSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BramblePS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedLH Xerochrysum bracteatum Golden EverlastingLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleLH Brachyscome aculeata Branching DaisyMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Geranium potentilloides Cinquefoil CranesbillMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisySH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaSH Leptinella filicula Mountain CotulaSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG r Poa clivicola Fine-leaf Snow-grassMTG Austrodanthonia penicillata Slender Wallaby-grassMTG Luzula meridionalis var. densiflora Common WoodrushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Echinopogon ovatus Common Hedgehog-grassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Blechnum penna-marina ssp. alpina Alpine Water-fernGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fernTRF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Glycine clandestina Twining Glycine


Organic Litter:50% cover

Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high

low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Earhigh low




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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 30: Wet Forest

Description:Grows on fertile, well-drained loamy soils on a range of geologies and elevation levels within the relatively dry and cold tablelands. It is largely restricted to protected sites in gullies and on southern aspects of hills and mountains where rainfall is high and cloud cover at ground level is frequent. Characterised by a tall eucalypt overstorey to 30 m tall with scattered understorey trees over a tall broad-leaved shrubby understorey and a moist, shaded, fern-rich ground layer that is usually dominated by tree-ferns.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Name40% Eucalyptus fastigata Cut-tail


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 4 20% TMedium Shrub 7 25% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 5 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 4 30% GFTree Fern 2 15% TRFScrambler or Climber 4 10% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL


EVC 30: Wet Forest – Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia dealbata Silver WattleT Acacia frigescens Frosted WattleT Olearia argophylla Musk Daisy-bushT Bedfordia arborescens Blanket-leafMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperMS Leucopogon maccraei Subalpine Beard-heathMS Pimelea ligustrina Tall Rice-flowerMS Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry PanaxSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Olearia myrsinoides Silky Daisy-bushLH Senecio linearifolius Fireweed GroundselLH Veronica gracilis Slender SpeedwellLH Senecio pinnatifolius Variable GroundselLH Xerochrysum bracteatum Golden EverlastingMH Stellaria flaccida Forest StarwortMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisySH Sphagnum cristatum Peat MossSH Leptinella filicula Mountain CotulaSH Hypericum japonicum Matted St John's WortSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Juncus alexandri ssp. alexandri Mountain RushLTG Deyeuxia brachyathera Short Bent-grassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Juncus planifolius Broad-leaf RushMTG Isolepis subtilissima Mountain Club-sedgeMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMNG Luzula campestris spp. agg. Field WoodrushMNG Empodisma minus Spreading Rope-rushMNG Baumea gunnii Slender Twig-sedgeGF Blechnum wattsii Hard Water-fernGF Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water-fernGF Blechnum penna-marina ssp. alpina Alpine Water-fernGF Grammitis billardierei Common Finger-fernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernTRF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high low






Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 31: Cool Temperate Rainforest

Description:Closed non-eucalypt forest to 25 m tall. Occurs in high rainfall areas protected from fire within Wet Forest. The understorey characterised by tree ferns and a rich epiphytic flora. The ground layer is dominated by a diversity of ground ferns.

Large trees:SpeciesElaeocarpus/Atherosperma

DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Name50% Elaeocarpus holopetalusAtherosperma moschatum

Black OliveberrySouthern Sassafras



Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 20% TMedium Shrub 2 5% MSLarge Herb 2 10% LHMedium Herb 2 5% MHGround Fern 6 25% GFTree Fern 2 25% TRFEpiphyte 2 5% EPScrambler or Climber 2 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT


Common NameGippsland Waratah

T Notelaea ligustrina Privet Mock-oliveT Pittosporum bicolor BanyallaMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperMS Leucopogon maccraei Subalpine Beard-heathLH Urtica incisa Scrub NettleLH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryMH Australina pusilla ssp. muelleri Shade NettleMH Stellaria flaccida Forest StarwortMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMNG Deyeuxia rodwayi Tasman Bent-grassGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Histiopteris incisa Bat’s Wing FernGF Grammitis billardierei Common Finger-fernGF Asplenium bulbiferum ssp. gracillimum Mother SpleenwortTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernEP Hymenophyllum flabellatum Shiny Filmy FernEP Fieldia australis FieldiaSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Parsonsia brownii Twining Silkpod

EVC 31: Cool Temperate Rainforest – Monaro Tablelands bioregion



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:There are no consistent weeds in this

EVC.




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Monaro Tablelands Bioregion

EVC 33: Cool Temperate Rainforest/Warm Temperate RainforestDescription:Closed forest to 20m tall restricted to deeply incised river valleys of moderate gradient and associated steep gullies in rugged mountain country on a variety of southerly aspects at an elevation of 650 to 750 m. Dominated by a range of non-eucalypt canopy species above an understorey of smaller trees and shrubs and usually visually dominated by ferns and climbers.

Large Trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haAcmena/Elaeocarpus/Atherosperma/Pomad erris

70 cm 20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name50% Acmena smithii

Atherosperma moschatum Elaeocarpus holopetalus Pomaderris aspera

Lilly PillySouthern Sassafras Black Oliveberry Hazel Pomaderris

Understorey: Lifeform #Spp %Cover LF CodeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub Medium ShrubLarge Herb Medium HerbSmall or Prostrate Herb Large Tufted Graminoid Large Non-Tufted GraminoidMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid Ground FernTree Fern EpiphyteScrambler or Climber

5 25% T6 15% MS2 1% LH3 5% MH1 1% SH2 1% LTG2 1% LNG2 5% MTG8 25% GF3 20% TF4 5% EP7 20% SC

Bryophytes/Lichens 20% BL

Ecological Vegetation Class Bioregion Benchmark

EVC 33: Cool Temperate Rainforest/Warm Temperate Rainforest Overlap

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodT v Eucryphia moorei Eastern LeatherwoodT Pittosporum bicolor BanyallaT Rapanea howittiana Mutton-woodMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Hedycarya angustifolia Austral MulberryMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperMS Telopea oreades Gippsland WaratahMH Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri Shade NettleMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletGF Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle FernGF Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii Strap Water-fernGF Lastreopsis acuminata Shiny Shield-fernGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernTF v Cyathea X marcescens Skirted Tree-fernTF Cyathea australis Rough Tree-fernTF v Cyathea cunninghamii Slender Tree-fernTF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernEP Fieldia australis FieldiaEP Grammitis billardierei Common Finger-fernEP Hymenophyllum australe Austral Filmy-fernEP Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum Kangaroo FernEP Microsorum scandens Fragrant FernSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Eustrephus latifolius Wombat BerrySC Marsdenia rostrata Milk VineSC Smilax australis Austral Sarsaparilla

Recruitment:Continuous.


Logs:20 m/0.1ha.

Weediness: There are no consistent weeds in this EVC

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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 35: Tableland Damp Forest

Description:Tall eucalypt forest to 30 m tall with an understorey dominated by a tall, diverse shrub layer of broad-leaved shrubs and heaths with sometimes a scattering of tree-ferns. The ground layer is dominated by a variety of herbs and graminoids. Occurs on topographically protected, gently south-facing slopes and in gully heads on northern or western slopes in low relief montane areas. It occupies the transition zone between the Tablelands and the escarpment of the Highlands - Far East and can be extensive on virtually flat areas between Montane Dry Woodland and Wet Forest.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus croajingolensis

Eucalyptus dalrympleana Eucalyptus

Gippsland PeppermintMountain Gum Errinundra Shining


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 20% TMedium Shrub 7 20% MSSmall Shrub 2 10% SSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 8 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 15% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 2 5% GFScrambler/Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

EVC 35: Tableland Damp Forest – Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Telopea oreades Gippsland WaratahT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodMS Persoonia silvatica Forest GeebungMS Tasmannia xerophila ssp. robusta Errinundra PepperMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperMS Leucopogon maccraei Subalpine Beard-heathSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathLH Senecio linearifolius Fireweed GroundselLH Brachyscome aculeata Branching DaisyLH Drymophila cyanocarpa Turquoise BerryMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortSH Leptinella filicula Mountain CotulaSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Dichelachne rara Common Plume-grassMTG Luzula meridionalis var. flaccida Common WoodrushMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.


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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 36: Montane Dry Woodland

Description:Occurs on dry and exposed mid to upper slopes at montane elevations, often extending onto ridges in high rainfall areas. Effective rainfall may be enhanced by cold air drainage, low cloud cover and in some cases, persistent snow cover. The overstorey trees vary from an open forest to an open woodland to 15 m tall, according to altitude, precipitation and frequency of fire. The species list of understorey plants is an unusual combination of species, which tolerate exposed montane conditions and species which enjoy the increased moisture available from cloud and fog drip. The ground layer is usually dominated by tussock grasses.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus croajingolensis

Eucalyptus rubida Eucalyptus

Gippsland PeppermintCandlebarkBroad-leaved Peppermint


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% TMedium Shrub 7 30% MSSmall Shrub 4 10% SSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 10 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 2 5% GFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C


EVC 36: Montane Dry Woodland - Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name

T Acacia dealbata Silver WattleMS r Persoonia silvatica Forest GeebungMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushMS Epacris impressa Common HeathMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Tetratheca bauerifolia Heath Pink-bellsSS Olearia erubescens Moth Daisy-bushSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerLH Senecio minimus Shrubby FireweedMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Poranthera microphylla Small PorantheraMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisySH Leptinella filicula Mountain CotulaSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Stylidium graminifolium s.l. Grass Trigger-plantMTG Poa ensiformis Sword Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low

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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 37: Montane Grassy Woodland

Description:Occurs in montane elevations on moderately fertile soils on all aspects. An open eucalypt woodland to 10 m tall, sometimes with a secondary tree layer. The understorey often consists of a sparse shrub layer which can be variable in height. The EVC is characterised by its grassy ground cover together with a variety of other graminoids and herbs.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus dives

Eucalyptus rubidaBroad-leaved PeppermintCandlebark

Understorey: Life formImmature Canopy Tree

#Spp %Cover5%

LF codeITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% T

Medium Shrub 2 10% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 8 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF CodeT



MS Pultenaea juniperina s.l. Prickly Bush-peaMS Epacris impressa Common HeathSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Tetratheca bauerifolia Heath Pink-bellsSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Wahlenbergia stricta Tall BluebellMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortMH Helichrysum scorpioides Button EverlastingSH Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Shining PennywortSH Chiloglottis gunnii s.l. Common Bird-orchidLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushMTG Stylidium graminifolium s.l. Grass Trigger-plantMTG Luzula meridionalis var. meridionalis Common WoodrushMTG Diplarrena moraea White IrisMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis

EVC 37: Montane Grassy Woodland - Monaro Tablelands bioregion



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high

high MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Earhigh low






Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 38: Montane Damp Forest

Description:Grows on a wide range of geologies on well-developed generally colluvial soils on a variety of aspects at montane elevations. Dominated by a tall eucalypt tree layer to 30 m tall over a medium to tall dense shrub layer of broad-leaved species typical of wet forest mixed with elements from dry forest types. The ground layer includes herbs and grasses as well as a variety of moisture-dependent ferns.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name40% Eucalyptus delegatensis ssp. delegatensis

Eucalyptus croajingolensis Eucalyptus obliqua Eucalyptus radiata s.l.

Alpine AshGippsland Peppermint MessmateNarrow-leaf


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 20% TMedium Shrub 7 25% MSSmall Shrub 2 5% SSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 8 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 15% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGGround Fern 2 10% GFTree Fern 1 1% TRFScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL


EVC 38: Montane Damp Forest - Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia dealbata Silver WattleT Pittosporum bicolor BanyallaT Telopea oreades Gippsland WaratahT r Podocarpus lawrencei ssp. nov. (Goonmirk Rocks) Errinundra Plum-pine MS R r Tasmannia xerophila ssp. robusta Errinundra PepperMS Leucopogon maccraei Subalpine Beard-heathMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperMS Olearia phlogopappa Dusty Daisy-bushSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerPS Persoonia chamaepeuce Dwarf GeebungPS Platylobium formosum Handsome Flat-peaPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryLH Derwentia perfoliata Digger's SpeedwellLH Senecio hispidulus Rough FireweedLH Derwentia derwentiana Derwent SpeedwellMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Geranium potentilloides Cinquefoil CranesbillMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Stellaria flaccida Forest StarwortSH Leptinella filicula Mountain CotulaSH Lobelia pedunculata s.l. Matted PratiaSH Hydrocotyle laxiflora Stinking PennywortSH Scleranthus biflorus s.l. Twin-flower KnawelLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Poa helmsii Tall Tussock-grassMTG r Uncinia nemoralis River Hook-sedgeMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Carex breviculmis Common Grass-sedgeMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Histiopteris incisa Bat's Wing FernTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis

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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 39: Montane Wet Forest

Description:Grows on the most sheltered wet sites such as gully heads and south facing slopes at montane elevations in high rainfall areas. Soils are deep, fertile, well-drained and structureless and although well-drained, may remain saturated for long periods. The overstorey forms a tall open eucalypt forest to 30 m tall over a secondary tree layer with occasional tall shrubs which provide shade and protection for a fern-rich ground layer. Scattered herbs occur in gaps in the ground layer.


DBH(cm)90 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Name40% Eucalyptus delegatensis ssp. delegatensis Alpine Ash



Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 5 30% TMedium Shrub 5 25% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSMedium Herb 3 5% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGGround Fern 4 30% GFTree Fern 2 10% TRFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

LF CodeT



T Acacia frigescens Frosted WattleT Telopea oreades Gippsland WaratahT Elaeocarpus holopetalus Black OliveberryMS Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry PanaxMS Prostanthera lasianthos Victorian Christmas-bushMS Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain PepperMS Coprosma hirtella Rough CoprosmaMH Stellaria flaccida Forest StarwortMH Viola hederacea sensu Willis (1972) Ivy-leaf VioletMH Sambucus gaudichaudiana White ElderberryLTG Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedgeLNG Tetrarrhena juncea Forest Wire-grassMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Poa ensiformis Sword Tussock-grassMTG Hierochloe rariflora Cane Holy-grassGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Blechnum wattsii Hard Water-fernGF Histiopteris incisa Bat's Wing FernGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenTRF Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fernSC Clematis aristata Mountain Clematis

EVC 39: Montane Wet Forest - Monaro Tablelands bioregion



Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.


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Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 40: Montane Riparian Woodland

Description:Associated with the peat-rich flats of perennial, meandering streams which flow through Montane Dry Woodland at montane elevations. Characterised by a low open woodland to 10 m tall with a dense riparian shrub layer lining the smaller creeks but on the larger streams may be largely non-treed. The ground layer contains a dense sward of grasses, herbs and sedges often associated with creeks or river margins.


DBH(cm)60 cm

#/ha15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus rubida

Eucalyptus camphora ssp. humeana Eucalyptus stellulata

CandlebarkMountain Swamp-gum Black Sallee


#Spp %Cover5%


Medium Shrub 3 15% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSLarge Herb 4 10% LHMedium Herb 12 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 5% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFScrambler or Climber 1 1% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

EVC 40: Montane Riparian Woodland - Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Leptospermum grandifolium Mountain Tea-treeMS Baeckea gunniana Alpine BaeckeaMS Leptospermum myrtifolium Myrtle Tea-treeMS Pimelea axiflora Bootlace BushSS Hovea heterophylla Common HoveaSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathSS Epacris microphylla s.l. Coral HeathSS Rubus parvifolius Small-leaf BrambleLH Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh-flowerLH Veronica gracilis Slender SpeedwellLH Senecio hispidulus Rough FireweedMH Asperula pusilla Alpine WoodruffMH Asperula gunnii Mountain WoodruffMH Geranium potentilloides Cinquefoil CranesbillSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Ranunculus amphitrichus Small River ButtercupSH r Gratiola nana Matted BrooklimeSH Scleranthus biflorus s.l. Twin-flower KnawelLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassLTG r Scirpus polystachyus Large-head Club-sedgeLTG Juncus gregiflorus Green RushLTG Carex longebrachiata Bergalia TussockMTG Carex gaudichaudiana Fen SedgeMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Lachnagrostis aemula s.l. Leafy Blown-grassMTG Carex blakei Alpine SedgeMNG Isolepis crassiuscula Alpine Club-sedgeMNG Baumea gunnii Slender Twig-sedgeMNG Baloskion australe Mountain Cord-rushMNG Luzula campestris spp. agg. Field WoodrushGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fernGF Blechnum minus Soft Water-fern

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar high highLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Prunella vulgaris Self-heal high lowMH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high

low MH Cerastium glomeratum s.l. Common Mouse-ear Chickweed high lowMH Taraxacum officinale spp. agg. Garden Dandelion high low MH Batrachium trichophyllum Water Fennel high

highMH Acetosella vulgaris Sheep Sorrel high highSH Trifolium repens var. repens White Clover high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high

high MTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high highMNG Aira caryophyllea Silvery Hair-grass high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low






Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 43: Sub-alpine Woodland

Description:Grows on a wide range of geologies and aspects, in the higher altitudinal levels above 1200 m. Rainfall is relatively high and snow may persist for long periods over winter. Soils are generally skeletal sandy clay loams with a rich humus topsoil layer. A low, open woodland to 10 m tall dominated by Snow Gum Eucalyptus pauciflora, with the understorey variously consisting of a rich suite of grasses and herbs, or a dense layer of woody shrubs, depending on soil fertility.


DBH(cm)50 cm

#/ha15 / ha


Name15% Eucalyptus pauciflora Snow Gum


#Spp %Cover5%


Medium Shrub 5 20% MSSmall Shrub 2 10% SSLarge Herb 3 10% LHMedium Herb 8 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNGGround Fern 1 1% GFBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF CodeT


Common NameMountain Hickory Wattle

MS Podolobium alpestre Alpine PodolobiumMS Olearia phlogopappa Dusty Daisy-bushMS Tasmannia xerophila Alpine PepperSS Leucopogon hookeri Mountain Beard-heathLH Senecio gunnii Mountain FireweedMH Stellaria pungens Prickly StarwortMH Oreomyrrhis eriopoda Australian CarawayMH Viola betonicifolia ssp. betonicifolia Showy VioletMH Asperula gunnii Mountain WoodruffMTG Stylidium graminifolium s.l. Grass Trigger-plantMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMTG Carex breviculmis Common Grass-sedgeGF Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield-fern

EVC 43: Sub-alpine Woodland - Monaro Tablelands bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Acetosella vulgaris Sheep Sorrel high

high MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Earhigh low






Monaro Tablelands bioregionEVC 47: Valley Grassy Forest

Description:Valley Grassy Forest occurs under moderate rainfall regimes of 700-800 mm per annum on fertile well-drained colluvial or alluvial soils on gently undulating lower slopes and valley floors. Open forest to 25 m tall may carry a variety of eucalypts, usually species which prefer more moist or more fertile conditions over a sparse shrub cover. In season, a rich array of herbs, lilies, grasses and sedges dominate the ground layer but at the drier end of the spectrum the ground layer may be sparse and slightly less diverse, but with the moisture-loving species still remaining.


DBH(cm)70 cm

#/ha20 / ha


Name20% Eucalyptus elataEucalyptus viminalis

River PeppermintManna Gum


#Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 3 15% TMedium Shrub 7 25% MSSmall Shrub 1 1% SSProstrate Shrub 2 1% PSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 10 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 15% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGGround Fern 2 5% GFScrambler or Climber 5 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 20% BL

EVC 47: Valley Grassy Forest – Monaro Tablelands bioregion

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia melanoxylon BlackwoodT Acacia mearnsii Black WattleMS Kunzea ericoides BurganMS Exocarpos strictus Pale-fruit BallartMS Pultenaea juniperina s.l. Prickly Bush-peaMS Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currant-bushSS Hibbertia obtusifolia Grey Guinea-flowerPS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry HeathPS Acrotriche serrulata Honey-potsLH Wahlenbergia gracilis s.l. Sprawling BluebellLH Senecio tenuiflorus Slender FireweedLH Acaena ovina Australian Sheep's BurrLH Senecio linearifolius Fireweed GroundselMH Lagenophora stipitata Common Bottle-daisyMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Hydrocotyle hirta Hairy PennywortMH Veronica calycina Hairy SpeedwellSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedSH Desmodium gunnii Southern Tick-trefoilSH Cymbonotus preissianus Austral Bear's-earSH Leptostigma reptans Dwarf NerteraLTG Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rushLTG Austrostipa rudis Veined Spear-grassMTG Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-sedgeMTG Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax-lilyMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Poa australis spp. agg. Tussock GrassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping GrassMNG Echinopogon ovatus Common Hedgehog-grassGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Glycine clandestina Twining GlycineSC Clematis aristata Mountain ClematisSC Billardiera scandens Common Apple-berry


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