Fyne (Environmental Association 7.3.6)

location map showing Fyne (Environmental Association 7.3.6)

A plain with irregular dunes and some lakes or pans. There is a mixed cover of low chenopod shrubland, tall open woodland with a chenopod shrub understory, open mallee scrub and low samphire shrubland, mainly used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
200-250 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2700 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
EROSIONAL PLAINS
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
10 m
Mean altitude
140 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
134.67° E
Latitude
31.42° S
Area
1660 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)
Sedimentary rocks
None
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
None

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Fyne (Environmental Association 7.3.6)