Uro (Environmental Association 7.3.12)

Rocky quartzite hills and colluvial footslopes. The cover is mixed chenopod shrubland, tall shrubland and low open woodland with a chenopod shrub understory. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

200 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2600-2800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

HILLS/MOUNTAINS

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

160 m

Mean altitude

300 m

Grain

Medium (320 to 640 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

136.67° E

Latitude

32° S

Area

560 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile