Northern Inland Slopes
| Northern Inland Slopes consists of foothill slopes and minor ranges separated by river valleys that drain northward from the High Country to the Murray River. It is a mixed complex of geology’s both granitic and metamorphic, which protrudes thorough and is surrounded by the Riverine Plain. The Warby Ranges is of granitic and sedimentary origin, Mt. Major is of volcanic and Terrick Terrick and Pyramid Hill are of granitic origin. The soils are predominantly texture contrast (Chromosols and Sodosols) apart from the Mt Major area (Ferrosols, Calcarosols and Vertosols). The vegetation is dominated by Grassy Dry Forest, Box Ironbark Forest, Granitic Hills Woodland, Heathy Dry Forest and, Shrubby Dry Forest ecosystems on the less fertile hills; Herb-rich Foothill Forest ecosystems on the more fertile hills and outwash; and Grassy Woodland, Valley Grassy Forest, Plains Grassy Woodland, Floodplain Riparian Woodland, Riverine Grassy Woodland, Riverine Sedgy Forest and Wetland ecosystems on the fertile plains and watercourses. Further information on the DSE website Northern Inland Slopes (NIS) overview (including EVC Benchmarks for this region) (external link) |  |
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This document was last reviewed on 24/09/2008