Survey/Project Number: |
587
Total No. of Sites:
63
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Survey/Project Name: |
Gawler Ranges NP - 2007/8 (Scientific Expedition Group) |
Abstract: |
The aim of this survey was to increase current knowledge of the flora and fauna species that occur in the North western portion of Gawler Ranges National Park (Scrubby Peak section) with particular emphasis on the Pine Lodge Environmental Association. Laut et al (1977) have described the Pine Lodge Environmental Association as follows: A sandy plain with low hills and numerous irregular dunes. The vegetation cover is of low, open woodland and open mallee scrub with an understorey of mixed chenopod shrubs and grasses." This association covers most of the Scrubby Peak area of the park to the northwest of the Yardea Road. The park conserves more than 55% of this association, which was not previously included in any reserve. The park has some key fauna habitat areas, including semi-permanent soaks and granite waterholes. The park has rocky gullies and outcrops with local entrapments of water. Low woodland, or mallee vegetation, with a complex understorey of hummock grass (Triodia sp) or chenopod and/or Cratystylis, provides the vegetation complexity necessary for the survival of a rich and diverse fauna assemblage. The survey was conducted 2007-2008 by the Scientific Expedition Group in collaboration with Dept Environment and Heritage. |
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Start Date: |
05/08/2007
End Date: 01/02/2008
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Survey Type: |
Vegetation and Fauna |
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Study Area Description: |
North western portion of the Gawler Ranges NP (Scrubby Peak section). Laut et al (1977) have described the Pine Lodge Environmental Association as follows: A sandy plain with low hills and numerous irregular dunes. The vegetation cover is of low, open woodland and open mallee scrub with an understorey of mixed chenopod shrubs and grasses." This association covers most of the Scrubby Peak area of the park to the northwest of the Yardea Road. The park conserves more than 55% of this association, which was not previously included in any reserve. The park has some key fauna habitat areas, including semi-permanent soaks and granite waterholes. The park has rocky gullies and outcrops with local entrapments of water. Low woodland, or mallee vegetation, with a complex understorey of hummock grass (Triodia sp) or chenopod and/or Cratystylis, provides the vegetation complexity necessary for the survival of a rich and diverse fauna assemblage.
Area starts approximately 33km north of Minnipa. Boundary begins just north of Mt Centre in the NW and ends about 12km west of Paney Bluff in the SE. |