Mahanewo (Environmental Association 7.3.9)

An undulating plain with some dunes and low silcrete-capped rises. There is a very complex cover which includes low chenopod shrubland and low open woodland, open woodland and tall open shrubland with a chenopod shrub understory. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

200 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

10 m

Mean altitude

150 m

Grain

Not applicable

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

136.42° E

Latitude

31.67° S

Area

1430 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