Len Webb Ecological Images Collection

Image No. 12-7

Landscapes -- Vegetation Patterns Eucalyptus confertiflora, E. brassiana woodland Bamaga, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland 1962 Larger image (217K)

These woodlands occur adjacent to semi-deciduous mesophyll vineforest on well structured latosols derived from lateritic sandstone plus I suggest (i.e. J.G. Tracey) volcanic enrichment. The sharp boundaries are maintained by fire.
Reference:
Stanton, J.P. and Fell, D.G. (1995) The Rainforests of Cape York Peninsula. Qld. Dept. of Environment Report [7057].
See also: Clarkson, J.R. et al. Vegetation Mapping Reports. Cape York Land Use Study (CYPLUS), 1995-.
See also comments on Image 12-4.
Medium grassy woodland.

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