Ruthven (Environmental Association 1.4.13)

A plain with scattered, very low dunes and swamps. Open parkland with pasture understory is grazed by beef cattle and coarse wool sheep. Pine plantations have been established on the dunes.

Foreground and middleground panoramic views have the pine plantations of this and the adjacent Nangwarry association (1.4.12) as backdrop.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

700 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1650 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RELICT COASTAL PLAINS

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

10 m

Mean altitude

70 m

Grain

Very coarse (Greater than 1,280 m)

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

140.95° E

Latitude

37.53° S

Area

40 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile