Gippsland Plain

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Gippsland Plain includes flat low lying coastal and alluvial plains with a gently undulating terrain dominated by barrier dunes and floodplains and swampy flats. The soils associated with the upper terrain are both texture contrast soils (Chromosols, Sodosols) and gradational texture soils (Dermosols), and typically support the Lowland Forest ecosystem. The dunes are predominantly sandy soils (Podosols and Tenosols) supporting Heathy Woodland and Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland ecosystems. The fertile floodplains and swamps are earths and pale yellow and grey texture contrast soils (Hydrosols) and support Swamp Scrub, Plains Grassy Woodland, Plains Grassy Forest, Plains Grassland and Gilgai Wetland ecosystems. Further information on the DSE website Gippsland Plain (GP) overview (including EVC Benchmarks for this region) (external link)

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