Greater Grampians
| Greater Grampians is dominated by prominent ridges of resistant sandstone giving rise to striking parallel ranges and forming valleys which have been cut either in soft shales or deeply weathered granites. The steep escarpments and gentle back slopes give the area a majestic beauty. The Palaeozoic deposits give rise to deep acidic yellow texture contrast soils (Kurosols) and shallow sandy soils (Rudosols). The rocky outcrops support Rocky Outcrop Shrubland and Rocky Outcrop Herbland ecosystems; Hills Herb-rich Woodland occurs on fertile hills and Heathy Dry Forest occurs on the less fertile hills; the fertile plains and valleys support Plains Grassy Woodland and on sandy flats (many with impeded drainage) Heathy Woodland, Sand Heathland and Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland ecosystems are dominant. Further information on the DSE website Greater Grampians (GG) overview (including EVC Benchmarks for this region) (external link) |   Looking towards the Grampians from the Henty Highway |
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This document was last reviewed on 24/09/2008