Tregolana (Environmental Association 7.1.2)

An undulating plain with occasional low sand dunes and pans and some samphire or mangrove flats. The cover of low chenopod shrubland and low woodland with a chenopod shrub understory is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

250 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2200-2400 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

6 m

Mean altitude

30 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

137.5° E

Latitude

32.75° S

Area

540 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

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

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

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

Elevation profile