Cannawigara (Environmental Association 2.3.2)

A plain with low dunes and shallow depressions with gilgai. The vegetative cover is predominantly open parkland with remnants of mallee broombush and low woodland, grazed throughout.

The remnants of native vegetation are features in foreground and middleground panoramic views.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

400-500 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1950 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

15 m

Mean altitude

110 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

140.72° E

Latitude

36.05° S

Area

1280 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

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

Elevation profile