DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Glenelg Plain
| Glenelg Plain is a series of long low narrow ridges running parallel to the present coastline. These Cainozoic deposits give rise to pale acidic sandy dunes and humic acid sands on the flats (Podosols), dominated by Plains Grassy Woodland. On the red earths (Dermosols and Calcarosols), and acidic texture contrast soils (Kurosols) in the swales; the vegetation is dominated by Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland, Heathy Woodland, Herb-rich Heathy Woodland. Further information on the DSE website. Glenelg Plain (GP) overview (including EVC Benchmarks for this region) (external link) |  |
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This document was last reviewed on 08/10/2008