Penola Station (Environmental Association 1.4.4)

location map showing Penola Station (Environmental Association 1.4.4)

A plain on marl with numerous small swamps. The association has a parkland with pasture understory used for moderately intensive grazing of beef cattle and coarse wool sheep.

River red gums, remnants of the original woodland, dominate foreground panoramic views.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
650 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1700 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
RELICT COASTAL PLAINS
Relief class
Negligible (less than 6 m)
Maximum relief
2 m
Mean altitude
70 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
140.88° E
Latitude
37.38° S
Area
117 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Penola Station (Environmental Association 1.4.4)