Holder (Environmental Association 2.4.9)

location map showing Holder (Environmental Association 2.4.9)

A gently undulating calcrete plain with low easterly trending sand dunes and shallow depressions. Vegetation varies from disturbed mallee scrub to open parkland and grassland. Wheat cultivation and grazing of wool sheep and beef cattle are the dominant land uses.

The views are middleground panoramas with features of mallee remnants and active dunes. Locally, the mallee road verges create perspective views.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
250-300 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2200 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
LIMESTONE PLAINS
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
20 m
Mean altitude
80 m
Grain
Very coarse (Greater than 1,280 m)
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
140.12° E
Latitude
34.43° S
Area
4060 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
Mainly for livestock (3,001 to 7,000 mg/L)
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Holder (Environmental Association 2.4.9)