Bald Hill (Environmental Association 3.3.12)

Northerly trending quartzite strike ridges with dissected footslopes on shale. The cover of cropland, open parkland and grassland is used for rotation cereal cultivation and livestock grazing, with livestock grazing on the ridges.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

350-500 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2100 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Moderate (91 to 180 m)

Maximum relief

180 m

Mean altitude

550 m

Grain

Fine (160 to 320 m)

Drainage network

Frequent

Location

Longitude

138.83° E

Latitude

33.47° S

Area

175 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile