Oakden (Environmental Association 7.3.13)

An undulating plain with some dunes and low hills on outcropping sandstones. The cover is tall open shrubland and woodland with a mixed chenopod shrub and grass understory, and low chenopod shrubland. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

175 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2800-3000 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

60 m

Mean altitude

180 m

Grain

Not applicable

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

136.92° E

Latitude

31.58° S

Area

1620 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

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

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile