25 Long-leaf Box Grassy Dry Forest - Southern Dandenongs (EVC 22)

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Community structure 

Woodland or open forest dominated by Eucalyptus goniocalyx (Long-leaf Box) up to 20m high. The middle storey is sparse. Leptospermum continentale (Prickly tea-tree) and blackberries are common. This community is characterised by a ground layer dominated by a high diversity of drought tolerant grasses and herbs. Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) is often dominant. Weed invasion, especially pasture grasses, and agriculture have has a major impact on this community. 

Distribution 

Within the Shire this community is limited to sections below Burwood Highway from Upwey to Selby to the southern boundary, at low altitudes from 100-250m. The soil is dry, aspect ranging from exposed areas, crests of ridges to sheltered slopes. 

Typical suburbs/areas occurring in this EVC are:  Upwey, Tecoma, Belgrave, Selby, Belgrave Heights, Belgrave South, Lysterfield. 

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