Clare (Environmental Association 3.3.13)

A series of narrow crested ridges and gentle footslopes on metasediments. There is a mixed cover of cropland, open parkland, forest plantation and vineyards. The major use is rotation cereal cultivation and livestock grazing with grape cultivation and livestock grazing elsewhere.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

450-650 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1850-2100 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

200 m

Mean altitude

500 m

Grain

Medium (320 to 640 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

138.62° E

Latitude

33.78° S

Area

1690 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Mainly for livestock (3,001 to 7,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile