Newland (Environmental Association 4.2.5)

location map showing Newland (Environmental Association 4.2.5)

A coastal association with high mobile dunes and swampy depressions in partially infilled lagoons, backed by occasional consolidated dunes. Much of the dune area has a cover of native heath but the consolidated dunes have been cleared and are used for rotation cereal cropping and livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
400 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2000 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
BEACH PLAINS/RIDGES
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
15 m
Mean altitude
10 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
134.85° E
Latitude
33.42° S
Area
100 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
No Data/Unknown
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Newland (Environmental Association 4.2.5)