Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest
| Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest | |
|---|---|
Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests | |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Country | Australia |
| Elevation | 750–1,100 metres (2,460–3,610 ft) |
| Coordinates | 33°36′S 150°30′E / 33.60°S 150.50°E |
| Geology | Shale |
| Climate type | Oceanic climate (Cfb) Humid subtropical climate (Cfa) |
| Soil types | Shale, minor clay |
The Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest is a wet-sclerophyll temperate forest community predominantly found in the Blue Mountains, particularly in the Wollemi National Park, and parts of the Hawkesbury in New South Wales, Australia.[1]
Ecology
Main tree species include Eucalyptus deanei, Eucalyptus cypellocarpa and Syncarpia glomulifera. Remainder tree species are Angophora costata, Angophora floribunda, Eucalyptus notabilis, Eucalyptus piperita and Eucalyptus punctata.[1] The biome, now extensively cleared, was originally a tall open forest and now survives as woodland or as groups of remnant trees.[2]
The Eucalyptus deanei (mountain blue gum) is a leading supplier of
Glossy Black-Cockatoo.[1]
Geography
The community lies on deep fertile soils on the
Wollondilly also has a similar community. The biome supports diverse mammals and birds than the lower, drier eucalypt forests and woodlands of the Blue Mountains.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion - profile by Office of Environment & Heritage. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Blue Mountains shale cap forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion - endangered ecological community listing by Department of Planning and Environment. Retrieved 30 January 2023.