East Gippsland Lowlands
| East Gippsland Lowlands has gently undulating terraces flanked by coastal plains, dunefields and inlets. A complex of Palaeozoic and Cainozoic deposits predominantly of granite, sands, marine sediments and beach deposits giving rise to yellow texture contrast soils (Kurosols and Chromosols) on the terraces, leached sands (Podosols and Tenosols) of the coastal plains and dunes, friable earths and texture contrast soils (Dermosols, Kurosols and Hydrosols) along the floodplains and valleys. The vegetation is dominated by Lowland Forest with Damp Forest and Shrubby Dry Forest ecosystems interspersed throughout the foothills; Banksia Woodland and Riparian Scrub Complex are common around the coastal areas. Further information on the DSE website East Gippsland Lowlands (EGL) overview (including EVC Benchmarks for this region) (external link) |  |
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This document was last reviewed on 08/10/2008