Lucindale (Environmental Association 1.4.1)

location map showing Lucindale (Environmental Association 1.4.1)

Low parallel calcarenite dune ridges trending north-northwest, separated by narrow interdunal plains with occasional swamps. Small unconsolidated sand dunes with an easterly trend have developed over the calcarenite dunes. Although there are remnants of the natural low open forest, heathlands and sedgelands, most of the association has been cleared. The pastures of the open parklands and grasslands are used for grazing beef cattle and coarse wool sheep. There is no integrated drainage network and although there is an extensive artificial drainage system over most of the plains considerable areas are still seasonally inundated.

The association provides foreground and middleground panoramic and perspective views from the plains and from the calcarenite ridges. Pine plantations in the south, remnants of natural vegetation, and the granite outcrop in Jip Jip Conservation Park constitute local features.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
500-750 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1700 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
RELICT COASTAL PLAINS
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
30 m
Mean altitude
40 m
Grain
Medium (320 to 640 m)
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
140.37° E
Latitude
36.88° S
Area
2950 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Mainly for livestock (3,001 to 7,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Lucindale (Environmental Association 1.4.1)