Site 1.5 Subalpine woodland near Lake Fenton.
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Site 1.5 Subalpine woodland near Lake Fenton.
Grid Reference E4695 S52746. Altitude 1000m.
Site Description: A subalpine woodland with an amazing variety of shrub species, mostly members of the Proteaceae and Epacridaceae families but some striking daisies as well.
Distinguishing species:
Cyathodes straminea Species Information Page Orites diversifolia Species Information Page
Tasmannia lanceolata Species Information Page Richea pandanifolia Species Information Page
Eucalyptus coccifera Species Information Page Richea scoparia Species Information Page
Eucalyptus subcrenulata Species Information Page Telopea truncata Species Information Page
Gaultheria hispida Species Information Page Trochocarpa thymifolia Species Information Page
Lomatia polymorpha Species Information Page Olearia pinifolia Species Information Page
 
Ecological factors:
Soil: Deep uniform yellowish brown, very stony clay loam.
Aspect: East-North-East 80 degrees
Slope: 9 degrees
Rainfall: 1550mm.
Vegetation type: Eucalyptus coccifera low woodland.
Geology: Dolerite.
 

Vegetation Structure

  • Species rich sclerophyll woodland dominated by E. coccifera / E. subcrenulata to 10-15m
  • Understorey to 3m consisting of Proteaceae and Epacrids.
  • N. cunnnighamii and Athrotaxis selaginiodes also present.

Vegetation Processes

  • Vegetation is prevalent on slightly sheltered slopes allowing for cold air drainage and abundant water.

 
Common species at this site