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Vegetation Benchmarks Scrub, heathland and coastal complexes

Vegetation Condition Benchmarks version 2

Scrub, Heathland and Coastal Complexes

Last reviewed - 30 August 2016

Tasmanian Vegetation Monitoring and Mapping Program

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/tasveg

SAL Acacia longifolia coastal scrub

Community Description:

This community normally occurs in a narrow strip along the coast, usually on parallel dunes, with

Acacia longifolia subsp. sophorae dominant. It can vary from pure Acacia longifolia to mixtures with

other species including Leucopogon parviflorus and Banksia marginata. The understorey is generally

sparse.

Benchmarks:

Component Cover % LF Code

Dominant Life Form 95% T

Organic Litter 5%

Expected Life Forms LF code # Spp Cover %

Tree or large shrub T 2 95

Herbs and orchids H 4 1

Medium tussock grass MTG 1 1

Non-tussock grass NTG 2 5

Large sedge/rush/sagg/lily LSR 1 5

Medium to small sedge/rush/sagg/lily MSR 1 1

Ground fern GF 1 1

Scrambler/Climber/Epiphyte SCE 1 1

Mosses and Lichens ML 1 1

Total 9 14


SAL Acacia longifolia coastal scrub

*This list is provided as a guide only. The species listed are typical of this plant community type but may not necessarily be

present.

Species lists:

Dominant Species Common Name LF Code

Acacia longifolia subsp. sophorae coast wattle T

Other Typical Species * Common Name LF Code

Allocasuarina verticillata drooping sheoak T

Banksia marginata silver wattle T

Leptospermum laevigatum coast teatree T

Leucopogon parviflorus coast beardheath T

Myoporum insulare common boobialla T

Actites megalocarpus dune thistle H

Carpobrotus rossii native pigface H

Dichondra repens kidneyweed H

Gnaphalium indutum tiny cottonleaf H

Helichrysum spp. everlasting H

Parietaria debilis shade pellitory H

Poranthera microphylla small poranthera H

Wahlenbergia spp. bluebell H

Austrodanthonia spp. wallabygrass MTG

Distichlis distichophylla australian saltgrass NTG

Ehrharta spp. ricegrass NTG

Zoysia macrantha prickly couch NTG

Lepidosperma gladiatum coast swordsedge LSR

Lomandra longifolia sagg LSR

Lepidosperma concavum sand swordsedge MSR

Pteridium esculentum bracken GF

Tetragonia implexicoma bower spinach SCE



Last reviewed - 5 July 2016




SBM Banksia marginata wet scrub


Banksia marginata wet scrub is a dense wet scrub dominated by Banksia marginata usually occurring

along creek lines and forest fringes within south-west buttongrass moorland. Common and abundant

species include Melaleuca squarrosa, Leptospermum scoparium and sometimes L. nitidum and

L. lanigerum. Gahnia grandis is usually present in the understorey and Empodisma minus or Calorophus

species together with Bauera rubioides can form a dense tangle around the tree stems. There may

be a few emergent trees of Eucalyptus nitida. This is the appropriate benchmark to use in assessing

the condition of the listed Banksia marginata wet scrub community (Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation

Act 2002).

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 80%



Shrub S 7 15




Scrambler/climber/epiphyte SCE 2 3

Mosses and lichens ML 1 1

Total 7 18


SMB Banksia marginata wet scrub


present.

Species lists:


Banksia marginata silver banksia T


Acacia mucronata caterpillar wattle T

Leptospermum glaucescens smoky teatree T

Leptospermum lanigerum woolly teatree T

Leptospermum nitidum shiny teatree T

Leptospermum scoparium common teatree T

Melaleuca squarrosa scented paperbark T

Monotoca glauca goldey wood T

Baeckea leptocaulis slender heathmyrtle S

Boronia citriodora central lemon boronia S

Epacris heteronema southwest heath S

Epacris impressa common heath S

Epacris lanuginosa swamp heath S

Lomatia polymorpha mountain guitarplant S

Melaleuca squamea swamp honeymyrtle S

Monotoca submutica mountain broomheath S

Sprengelia incarnata pink swampheath S

Baloskion tetraphyllum tassel cordrush LSR

Blandfordia punicea christmas bells LSR

Diplarrena latifolia western flag-iris LSR

Gahnia grandis cutting grass LSR

Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus buttongrass LSR

Empodisma minus spreading roperush MSR

Bauera rubioides wiry bauera SCE

Billardiera spp. appleberry SCE

Calorophus spp. roperush SCE







SBR Broadleaf scrub: Olearia/Bedfordia facies


Broadleaf scrub is a closed-canopy scrub 4-8 m high which occurs where fire-frequencies are low,

generally as patches within wet forest or openings in rainforest or along cliff tops in the south-east.

Dominant small trees include any of Notelaea ligustrina, Pomaderris apetala, Beyeria viscosa, Bedfordia

salicina, Prostanthera lasianthos and Olearia argophylla. In coastal sand sheet shrubberies Pomaderris

apetala may share dominance with Cenarrhenes nitida and sometimes Monotoca glauca with a few

Dicksonia antarctica and Anopterus glandulosus above a sparse fern ground layer. There may be sparse

emergent eucalypts. This benchmark is one of 2 benchmarks available to assess the condition of SBR

and is suitable for assessment of the core Olearia-Bedfordia-dominated expression of this vegetation.

A separate benchmark is available for assessing the condition of the listed Notelaea-Pomaderris-Beyeria

forest community (Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002).

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 70%



Shrub S 2 5



Ground fern GF 2 10

Tree fern TF 1 5


Total 7 16

Species lists:


Bedfordia salicina tasmanian blanketleaf T

Beyeria viscosa pinkwood T

Notelaea ligustrina native olive T

Olearia argophylla musk daisybush T

Pomaderris apetala common dogwood T

Prostanthera lasianthos christmas mintbush T


SBR Broadleaf scrub: Olearia/Bedfordia facies


present.

Emergent Tree Species Common Name Notes

Eucalyptus spp. eucalypt Scattered trees only, when present


Acacia spp. wattle T

Anopterus glandulosus tasmanian laurel T

Asterotrichion discolor tasmanian currajong T

Atherosperma moschatum sassafras T

Cassinia aculeata dollybush T

Cenarrhenes nitida native plum T

Coprosma quadrifida native currant T



Nematolepis squamea satinwood T


Ozothamnus ferrugineus tree everlastingbush T

Pittosporum bicolor cheesewood T

Tasmannia lanceolata mountain pepper T

Zieria arborescens stinkwood T

Cyathodes glauca purple cheeseberry S

Leptecophylla juniperina common pinkberry S

Lomatia tinctoria guitar plant S

Olearia lirata forest daisybush S

Pimelea drupacea cherry riceflower S

Acaena novae-zelandiae common buzzy H

Corysanthes spp. helmet orchid H

Galium spp. bedstraw H

Geranium spp. cranesbill H

Hydrocotyle spp. pennywort H

Senecio spp. groundsel H

Stellaria spp. starwort H

Urtica incisa scrub nettle H

Viola hederacea ivyleaf violet H

Agrostis spp. Bent grass G

Austrodanthonia spp. wallabygrass G

Echinopogon ovatus hedgehog grass G

Poa labillardierei silver tussockgrass G

Dianella tasmanica forest flaxlily LSR


Lepidosperma spp. swordsedge LSR


Asplenium spp. spleenwort GF

Ctenopteris heterophylla gypsy fern GF

Grammitis billardierei common fingerfern GF

Polystichum proliferum mother shieldfern GF

Dicksonia antarctica soft treefern TF







SCA Coastal scrub on alkaline sands


Coastal scrub on alkaline sand are scrubs in which the canopy varies from closed to open and patchy

and dominant species depends on fire frequency and local species complement. Facies dominated by

Myoporum insulare are distinct from those dominated by Leptospermum laevigatum. Diagnostic

species include Zygophyllum billardierei, and Beyeria lechenaultii var. latifolia. Younger examples of the

formation may be dense scrubs. In some older examples the understorey may be open and grassy

and small byes may occur. In undisturbed examples, the understorey cover is often 100%.

Regardless of location, this community is distinguished from other scrubs by having coastal species

over a predominantly grassy and herbaceous understorey on deep alkaline sands.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 60%



Shrub S 6 10

Prostrate shrub PS 2 5


Large tussock grass LTG 3 5


Non tussock grass NTG 1 1



Ground fern GF 1 1



Total 12 40


SCA Coastal scrub on alkaline sands


present.

Species lists:


Leptospermum laevigatum coast teatree T

Myoporum insulare common boobialla T

Beyeria lechenaultii var. latifolia pale turpentine-bush T


Acacia spp. wattle S

Boronia anemonifolia stinky boronia S

Leptospermum glaucescens smoky teatree S

Leucopogon lanceolatus lance beardheath S

Leucopogon parviflorus coast beardheath S

Pimelea curviflora curved riceflower S

Hibbertia prostrata prostrate guineaflower PS

Hibbertia sericea silky guineaflower PS

Threlkeldia diffusa coast bonefruit PS


Ajuga australis australian bugle H

Asperula pusilla alpine woodruff H

Crassula spp. stonecrop H

Dichondra repens kidneyweed H

Galium australe tangled bedstraw H

Geranium sessiliflorum cranesbill H

Gnaphalium indutum tiny cottonleaf H

Gonocarpus tetragynus common raspwort H

Hydrocotyle hirta hairy pennywort H

Oxalis perennans grassland woodsorrel H

Plantago bellidioides herbfield plantain H

Scaevola hookeri creeping fanflower H

Senecio biserratus crosscut fireweed H

Stackhousia monogyna forest candles H

Stylidium graminifolium narrowleaf triggerplant H

Veronica gracilis spender speedwell H


Zygophyllum billardierei coast twinleaf H


Austrostipa flavescens yellow speargrass LTG

Elymus scaber rough wheatgrass LTG

Poa poiformis coastal tussockgrass LTG

Zoysia macrantha prickly couch NTG

Isolepis nodosa knobby clubsedge LSR

Carex breviculmis shortstem sedge MSR



Clematis microphylla small-leaf clematis SCE

Comesperma volubile blue lovecreeper SCE

Muehlenbeckia adpressa climbing lignum SCE







SCH Coastal heathland


Coastal heathlands are highly diverse, typically with 20 or more species of vascular plants within a

small area. The heath may be dense and of uniform height (about 1m) with scattered emergents

such as Banksia marginata, Leucopogon parviflorus or Allocasuarina species to 2-3m, or sparse and

variable with openings of sedgy heathland. Dominance varies from place to place but epacrids,

daisies, pea flowers, Philotheca, Leptospermum, Pimelea, Hibbertia and Tetratheca species are all likely to

be represented. The ground layer may be sparse with species such as Pteridium esculentum, orchids,

Drosera species and Lepidosperma concavum, but with a dense cover of litter. It is the appropriate

benchmark to use in assessing the condition of the coastal heathland component of the listed Seabird

rookery complex community (Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002).

Benchmarks:


Dominant Life Form 90% S

Organic Litter 40%


Shrub S 15 90




Medium to small tussock grass MTG 2 1

Tiny grass/tiny sedge/tiny lily TGS 3 1


Medium sedge/rush/sagg/lily MSR 1 5

Ground Fern GF 1 1

Scrambler/Climber/Epiphytes SCE 1 1


Total 11 43

Species lists:


Aotus ericoides golden pea S

Calytrix tetragona common fringemyrtle S

Dillwynia glaberrima smooth parrotpea S

Leucopogon spp. beardheath S

Xanthorrhoea australis southern grasstree S


SCH Coastal heathland


present.

Species lists:


Acacia spp. wattle Scattered trees only, when present

Allocasuarina monilifera necklace sheoak Scattered trees only, when present Banksia marginata silver banksia Scattered trees only, when present


Amperea xiphoclada broom spurge S

Astroloma spp. heath S

Bossiaea cinerea showy bossia S

Brachyloma ciliatum fringed heath S

Dillwynia spp. parrotpea S


Gompholobium spp. wedgepea S

Hakea spp. needlebush S

Kunzea ambigua white kunzea S

Persoonia juniperina prickly geebung S

Philotheca spp. waxflower S

Platylobium obtusangulum common flatpea S

Pultenaea spp. bushpea S

Ricinocarpos pinifolius wedding bush S

Tetratheca spp. pinkbells S

Hibbertia spp. guineaflower PS

Kennedia prostrata running postman PS

Arthropodium spp. vanilla-lily H

Brachyscome spp. daisy H

Burchardia umbellata milkmaids H

Chrysocephalum spp. everlasting H

Goodenia lanata trailing native-primrose H

Helichrysum scorpioides curling everlasting H

Orchidaceae orchids H


Thryptomene micrantha ribbed heathmyrtle H

Xanthosia spp. crossherb H

Dichelachne spp. longhair plumegrass LTG

Pentapogon quadrifidus five-awn speargrass LTG


Deyeuxia quadriseta reed bentgrass MTG

Carex breviculmis shortstem sedge TGS

Centrolepis spp. bristlewort TGS

Schoenus spp. bogsedge TGS

Calorophus spp. roperush LSR

Eurychorda complanata flat chordrush LSR

Dianella spp. flaxlily MSR

Lepidosperma spp. sedge MSR


Selaginella spp. spikemoss GF

Cassytha spp. dodderlaurel SCE







SCL Heathland on calcareous substrates


This community is a low, usually windswept sclerophyllous heath on calcarenite or calcrete and

associated areas of shallow alkaline sands. It has a significant proportion of species which show high

community fidelity, several of which do not occur south of the Bass Strait islands. Some SCL species

are also found in Coastal scrub on alkaline sands (SCA) but in SCL they are stunted; never reaching

greater than 1 m. Species distinctive to SCL (but not occurring in SCA) include Eutaxia microphylla,

Acrotriche cordata, Threlkeldia diffusa and Hibbertia sericea var. sericea. This is the appropriate

benchmark to use in assessing the condition of the listed Heathland on calcareous substrates

community (Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002).

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 1%


Shrub S 10 80



Medium Tussock grass MTG 2 1





Total 8 27


SCL Heathland on calcareous substrates


present.

Species lists:


Beyeria lechenaultii var. latifolia pale turpentine-bush S

Eutaxia microphylla spiny bushpea S

Myoporum insulare common boobialla S


Allocasuarina verticillata drooping sheoak S

Hibbertia sericea var. sericea. silky guineaflower S

Lasiopetalum discolor coast velvetbush S

Lasiopetalum macrophyllum shrubby velvetbush S

Leptospermum laevigatum coast teatree S

Leucophyta brownii cushionbush S


Pimelea serpyllifolia thyme riceflower S

Pomaderris paniculosa shining dogwood S

Spyridium vexilliferum helicopter bush S

Acrotriche cordata coast groundberry PS

Threlkeldia diffusa coast bonefruit PS

Apalochlamys spectabilis sticky firebush H

Crassula spp. stonecrop H

Zygophyllum billardierei coast twinleaf H


Austrostipa spp. spear-grass MTG


Dianella brevicaulis shortstem flaxlily MSR


Swainsona lessertiifolia coast poisonpea SCE







SED Eastern scrub on dolerite: Leptospermum grandiflorum facies


SED identifies two distinct dry and uncommon scrub communities found in similar situations. The

main Leptospermum grandiflorum facies is found in the Eastern Tiers (in steep hill country between

the Douglas-Apsley and the Tasman Peninsula). This vegetation is 2-5 m tall and may be dominated

by Leptospermum grandiflorum or Spyridium obovatum. Hakea megadenia and Callitris rhomboidea may

also be common. There is often a well-developed heathy and/or sedgy understorey/ground layer

which often includes Pultenaea spp., Veronica continua and an array of grasses and sedges. In some

communities Euryomyrtus ramosissima can be common in the ground layer. In the Blindburn Creek

area Spyridium lawrencei is locally common. This benchmark is one of 2 benchmarks available to

assess the condition of SED.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 20%



Shrub S 4 20







Ground fern GF 1 2



Total 11 19


SED Eastern scrub on dolerite: Leptospermum grandiflorum facies


present.

Species lists:


Leptospermum grandiflorum autumn teatree T

Spyridium obovatum dustymiller T

Hakea megadenia autumn needlebush T

Callitris rhomboidea oyster Bay pine T


Eucalyptus globulus tasmanian blue gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus ovata black gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus tenuiramis silver peppermint Scattered trees only, when present


Eucalyptus barberi barbers gum T

Leptospermum spp. teatree T

Melaleuca pustulata warty paperbark T

Allocasuarina monilifera necklace sheoak S

Dillwynia sericea showy parrotpea S

Epacris grandis tall heath S

Epacris spp. heath S

Lasiopetalum micranthum tasmanian velvetbush S

Leptecophylla pendulosa drooping pinkberry S

Pultenaea daphnoides heartleaf bushpea S

Spyridium spp. dustymiller S

Veronica continua eastcoast speedwellbush S

Amperea xiphoclada broom spurge PS

Astroloma humifusus native cranberry PS

Euryomyrtus ramosissima rosy heathmyrtle PS

Orchidaceae spp. orchids H

Drosera macrantha climbing sundew H

Pelargonium australe southern storksbill H

Rytidosperma spp. wallabygrass MTG


Gahnia rodwayi dwarf sawsedge LSR

Lepidosperma inops fan sedge MSR

Schoenus apogon common bogsedge MSR

Asplenium spp. spleenwort GF

Huperzia varia long clubmoss GF








SED Eastern scrub: Melaleuca pallida facies


SED identifies two distinct dry and uncommon scrub communities found in similar situations. The

minor Melaleuca pallida facies is found in the North-East Highlands, particularly on north east facing

basalt slopes or shallow marine siltstone scree from Mt Victoria to Ralphs Falls and Oliver’s Hill.

This vegetation is 2-5 m tall and is dominated by Melaleuca pallida. The understorey is sparse and

commonly grassy. This benchmark is one of 2 benchmarks available to assess the condition of SED.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 20%



Shrub S 2 10


Ground fern GF 1 1


Total 5 10


SED Eastern scrub: Melaleuca pallida facies


present.

Species lists:


Melaleuca pallida yellow bottlebrush T


Acacia dealbata silver wattle T

Acacia melanoxylon blackwood T

Acacia leprosa var. graveolens tasmanian varnish wattle T

Beyeria viscosa pink wood T

Bursaria spinosa prickly box T

Oxylobium ellipticum golden shaggypea T



Pomaderris apetala dogwood T


Olearia phlogopappa dusty daisybush S

Pultenaea daphnoides var. obcordata heartleaf bushpea S

Poa spp. tussockgrass G

Blechnum wattsii hard waterfern GF


Scrub, Heathland and Costal Complexes





SHS Subalpine heathland: closed heathland facies


Subalpine heathland varies from a 3 m tall closed heathland on well-drained fertile sites to a short

(1 m) sparse heathland on rocky sites. Floristically it is quite variable, but prominent species are

usually from the families Proteaceae, Epacridaceae and Fabaceae, with species of Melaleuca less

common. Leptospermum lanigerum and/or L. rupestre are often important but never form a pure

canopy. Scattered emergent subalpine Eucalyptus spp. may occur. This benchmark is one of 2

benchmarks available to assess the condition of SHS.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 10%


Shrub S 15 90






Ground fern GF 1 5

Total 7 28


SHS Subalpine heathland: closed heathland facies


present.

Species lists:


Orites revolutus revolute orites S

Oxylobium ellipticum golden shaggypea S

Baeckea gunniana alpine heathmyrtle S

Leptecophylla spp. pinkberry S

Leptospermum spp. teatree S


Eucalyptus amygdalina black peppermint Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus coccifera snow gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus dalrympleana mountain white gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus delegatensis gumtopped stringybark Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus johnstonii yellow gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus pauciflora cabbage gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus rodwayi swamp peppermint Scattered trees only, when present


Bauera rubioides wiry bauera S

Coprosma nitida mountain currant S



Leptospermum lanigerum woolly teatree S

Leptospermum rupestre mountain teatree S

Leptospermum scoparium common teatree S

Lissanthe strigosa peachberry heath S

Monotoca submutica broomheath S

Richea dracophylla pineapple candleheath S

Richea spp. candleheath S

Tasmannia lanceolata mountain pepper S

Trochocarpa spp. purpleberry S

Oxalis magellanica snowdrop woodsorrel H

Viola hederacea ivy-leaf violet H

Poa spp. tussockgrass MTG

Ehrharta tasmanica tasmanian ricegrass NTG


Baloskion australis southern cordrush LSR


Luzula densiflora dense woodrush MSR

Uncinia spp. hooksedge MSR

Lycopodium fastigiatum mountain clubmoss GF







SHS Subalpine heathland: open rocky heathland facies


Subalpine heathland varies from a 3 m tall closed heathland on well-drained fertile sites to a short

(1 m) sparse heathland on rocky sites. Floristically it is quite variable, but prominent species are

usually from the families Proteaceae, Epacridaceae and Fabaceae, with species of Melaleuca less

common. Leptospermum lanigerum and/or L. rupestre are often important but never form a pure

canopy. Scattered emergent subalpine Eucalyptus spp. may occur. This benchmark is one of 2

benchmarks available to assess the condition of SHS.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 5%


Shrub S 15 30






Ground fern GF 1 5

Total 7 28


SHS Subalpine heathland: open rocky heathland facies


present.

Species lists:


Orites revolutus revolute orites S







Eucalyptus coccifera snow gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus dalrympleana mountain white gum Scattered trees only, when present


Eucalyptus johnstonii yellow gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus pauciflora cabbage gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus rodwayi swamp peppermint Scattered trees only, when present







Leptospermum rupestre mountain teatree S


Lissanthe strigosa peachberry heath S


Richea dracophylla pineapple candleheath S

Richea spp. candleheath S


Trochocarpa spp. purpleberry S

Oxalis magellanica snowdrop woodsorrel H

Viola hederacea ivy-leaf violet H


Ehrharta tasmanica tasmanian ricegrass NTG


Baloskion australis southern cordrush LSR


Luzula densiflora dense woodrush MSR

Uncinia spp. hooksedge MSR








SHW Wet heathland


Wet heathland is a scrub community to 2 (-3) m tall, commonly with scattered emergent Eucalyptus

rodwayi or E. ovata and a dense ground cover of Restionaceae and Cyperaceae species. Typical

dominants are Melaleuca squamea, Melaleuca gibbosa, Callistemon viridiflorus, Leptospermum species and

sometimes Hakea species. The ferns Selaginella uliginosa and Lindsaea linearis are almost always

present in the ground. This community generally occurs on poorly-drained head-water flats, from

the coast to mid-altitudes. This is the appropriate benchmark to use in assessing the condition of the

wet heathland component of the listed Heathland scrub complex at Wingaroo community (Schedule

3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002).

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 5%


Medium shrub/small shrub S 2 70



Ground fern GF 1 5


Total 5 7


SHW Wet heathland


present.

Species lists:


Callistemon viridiflorus prickly bottlebrush S

Hakea spp. needlebush S


Melaleuca gibbosa slender honeymyrtle S



Eucalyptus spp. eucalypt Scattered trees only, when present



Almaleea subumbellata wiry bushpea S



Banksia marginata silver banksia S

Callistemon viridiflorus prickly bottlebrush S



Hakea epiglottis beaked needlebush S

Isopogon ceratophyllus horny conebush S



Melaleuca ericifolia coast paperbark S





Hypolaena fastigiata tassel roperush MSR

Lepidosperma filiforme common rapiersedge MSR

Leptocarpus tenax slender twinerush MSR

Schoenus spp. bogsedge MSR

Lindsaea linearis screw fern GF

Selaginella uliginosa swamp spikemoss GF







SKA Kunzea ambigua regrowth scrub


Kunzea ambigua regrowth scrub normally occurs in old paddocks or disused mining sites in lowland

areas in the north east of the state including Flinders Island. SKA has a dense large shrub layer of

Kunzea ambigua with occasional canopy gaps and a low ground cover of limited diversity. Sparse

emergent Eucalyptus spp. may sometimes occur.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 5%










Total 8 13


SKA Kunzea ambigua regrowth scrub


present.

Species lists:


Kunzea ambigua T white kunzea



Eucalyptus nitida western peppermint Scattered trees only, when present





Astroloma humifusum native cranberry PS

Drosera spp. sundew H

Utricularia spp. bladderwort H

Wahlenbergia spp. bluebell H

Poa labillardierei blue tussockgrass LTG



Xanthorrhoea australis southern grasstree LSR








SLG Leptospermum glaucescens heathland and scrub: dry open

heathland facies


This mapping unit occurs on skeletal or infertile soils and is almost always dominated by

Leptospermum glaucescens with L. scoparium and/or Banksia marginata often co- or sub-dominant. In

the dry open heathland variant plant diversity is high and beneath the open shrub layer is a ground

cover that includes prostrate shrubs, small herbs and orchids, grasses, sedges and rushes. Eucalypts

and other trees may be emergent.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 15%


Shrub S 8 45


Herbs and Orchids H 5 1


Ground fern GF 1 1


Total 6 22

Species lists:


Acacia genistifolia spreading wattle S


Allocasuarina paludosa scrub sheoak S



Leptospermum glaucescens smoky teatree S

Leptospermum grandiflorum autumn teatree S



SLG Leptospermum glaucescens heathland and scrub: dry open heathland facies


present.


Callitris rhomboidea oyster bay pine Scattered trees only, when present




Acacia myrtifolia redstem wattle S

Acacia terminalis sunshine wattle S



Boronia anemonifolia stinking boronia S

Bossiaea spp. bossia S

Calytrix tetragona common fringe myrtle S

Conospermum hookeri tasmanian smokebush S



Hibbertia riparia erect guineaflower S



Monotoca glauca goldy wood S

Philotheca virgata twiggy waxflower S

Thryptomene micrantha ribbed heathmyrtle S

Euryomyrtus ramosissima creeping heathmyrtle PS

Gompholobium huegelii common wedgepea PS

Hibbertia procumbens spreading guineaflower PS

Dampiera stricta blue dampiera H

Drosera peltata subsp. auriculata tall sundew H

Drosera pygmaea dwarf sundew H

Goodenia humilis swamp native-primrose H



Xanthosia pilosa woolly crossherb H


Eurychorda complanata flat cordrush MSR

Gahnia microstachya slender sawsedge MSR

Gahnia radula thatch sawsedge MSR

Hypolaena fastigiatum tassel roperush MSR


Lepidosperma elatius tall swordsedge MSR

Tetraria capillaris hair sedge MSR









SLG Leptospermum glaucescens heathland and scrub: scrub facies


This mapping unit occurs on skeletal or infertile soils and is almost always dominated by

Leptospermum glaucescens with L. scoparium and/or Banksia marginata often co- or sub-dominant. The

scrub facies is dominated by a dense layer of trees 2 to 5 m in height. This benchmark is most

appropriately applied to the mature end of the community’s successional development, where closed

scrub communities have a poorly developed understorey often confined to a few straggling woody

species.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 30%


Tree or Large shrub T 4 60

Shrub S 4 20

Herbs and Orchids H 2 1


Ground fern GF 1 1


Total 6 15


SLG Leptospermum glaucescens heathland and scrub: scrub facies


present.

Species lists:


Allocasuarina monilifera necklace sheoak T





Callitris rhomboidea oyster bay pine Scattered trees only, when present




Acacia suaveolens sweet wattle T

Acacia terminalis sunshine wattle T

Kunzea ambigua white kunzea T

Leptospermum grandiflorum autumn teatree T

Acacia myrtifolia redstem wattle S

Melaleuca spp. honeymyrtle S

Monotoca glauca whitey wood S


Philotheca virgata twiggy waxflower S

Pultenaea daphnoides heartleaf bushpea S

Goodenia humilis swamp native-primrose H



Xanthosia pilosa woolly crossherb H

Empodisma minus spreading rope rush MSR

Eurychorda complanata flat cord rush MSR






Saltmarsh and Wetlands





SLL Leptospermum lanigerum scrub: highland facies


Scrub dominated by (often pure) Leptospermum lanigerum, generally occuring in poorly drained fertile

areas. It has a dense uniform structure from 2 to 8 m high. Species diversity in this community is

usually low.

Benchmarks:


Canopy 90% T

Organic Litter 5%



Shrub S 2 5


Ground fern GF 2 5


Total 5 7


AAA Leptospermum lanigerum scrub: highland facies


present.

Species lists:



Typical Understorey Species * Common Name LF Code


Melaleuca virens prickly bottlebrush S



Blechnum spp. waterfern GF


Saltmarsh and Wetlands





SLL Leptospermum lanigerum scrub: lowland facies


Scrub dominated by (often pure) Leptospermum lanigerum, generally occurring in poorly drained

fertile areas. It has a dense uniform structure from 2 to 8 m high. Species diversity in this community

is usually low. At lower altitudes, Leptospermum lanigerum is dominant with or without sub-dominant

L. scoparium, and occasional Melaleuca species (Melaleuca pustulata, M. virens, M. gibbosa). It is

essentially treeless vegetation, but there may be a few small emergent Eucalyptus rodwayi or E. ovata.

Lowland forms of SLL have an understorey, at times dense, of Poa spp. or Gahnia grandis, Leptocarpus

tenax and other graminoids.

Benchmarks:


Canopy 70% T

Organic Litter 5%



Tussock grass TG 2 10




Total 5 8


SLL Leptospermum lanigerum scrub: lowland facies


present.

Species lists:




Eucalyptus ovata var. ovata black gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus rodwayi Swamp peppermint Scattered trees only, when present

Typical Understorey Species * Common Name LF Code


Melaleuca gibbosa slender honeymyrtle T


Melaleuca virens prickly bottlebrush T












SLS Leptospermum scoparium heathland and scrub: heathland facies


Leptospermum scoparium heathland and scrub is usually dominated or co-dominated by L. scoparium.

The open heathland facies of this vegetation typically has a ground layer of prickly heath or shrub

species between 1 to 2 m in height with an uneven structure over a lower stratum of sedges rushes

and lilies. Indicative species include the commonly present Hibbertia riparia and/ or Lomatia tinctoria.

Emergent eucalypt trees, grasses, herbs and ground ferns are only sparse. This vegetation may be

derived by clearance or by frequent burning. It is most commonly associated with clay or peaty

gravel soils of inland areas on gentle to moderate slopes. This benchmark is one of 2 benchmarks

available to assess the condition of SLS.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 1%










Ground fern GF 2 1


Total 10 28

Species lists:


Acacia genistifolia S spreading wattle

Allocasuarina monilifera S necklace sheoak

Aotus ericoides S golden pea

Leptospermum scoparium S common teatree


SLS Leptospermum scoparium heathland and scrub: heathland facies


present.





Boronia pilosa hairy boronia S




Gompholobium huegelii wedge pea S

Hibbertia riparia erect guinea flower S


Lomatia tinctoria guitarplant S

Pimelea humilis dwarf riceflower S

Sprengelia spp. swampheath S



Amperea xiphoclada Broom spurge PS

Persoonia juniperina prickly geebung PS

Platylobium triangulare arrow flatpea PS

Styphelia adscendens golden heath PS

Argentipallium dealbatum white everlasting H

Coronidium scorpioides curling everlasting H

Dampiera stricta blue dampiera H


Gonocarpus spp. raspwort H


Orchidaceae orchid H


Poa labillardierei tussockgrass LTG

Rytidosperma spp. wallabygrass LTG

Austrostipa spp. speargrass MTG


Diplarrena moraea white flag-iris LSR

Lepidosperma spp. swordsedg LSR

Leptocarpus tenax slender twinerush LSR


Patersonia fragilis short purpleflag MSR

Schoenus lepidosperma slender bogsedge MSR










SLS Leptospermum scoparium heathland and scrub: scrub facies


Leptospermum scoparium heathland and scrub is usually dominated or co-dominated by L. scoparium.

The scrub facies of this vegetation is dominated by tall prickly shrubs between 2 to 5 m. Where the

upper stratum of shrubs is well developed the lower strata include only a sparse distribution of

shorter shrubs, graminoids, herbs and ferns. More typically the upper shrub layer forms an open and

uneven canopy over a ground layer in which shorter shrubs are well represented. This vegetation

may be derived by the clearance of trees from eucalypt forest and woodland, or by frequent burning.

It is commonly associated with rock plates, clay or peaty gravel soils of inland areas on gentle to

moderate slopes. This benchmark is one of 2 benchmarks available to assess the condition of SLS.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 90%








Ground fern GF 1 1


Total 8 24

Species lists:






Monotoca submutica roundleaf monotoca T


Pultenaea juniperina prickly beauty T


SLS Leptospermum scoparium heathland and scrub: scrub facies


present.

Species lists:





Acacia verticillata prickly mimosa T


Allocasuarina zephyrea western sheoak S


Boronia spp. boronia S





Hakea spp. needlebushes S

Hibbertia riparia erect guinea flower S


Leptospermum nitidum shiny teatree S


Lomatia tinctoria guitarplant S

Melaleuca squamea. swamp honeymyrtle S

Pultenaea spp. bushpea S

Richea procera lax candleheath S

Sprengelia spp. swampheath S



Orchidaceae orchid H


Xanthosia pusilla small xanthosia H


Blandfordia punicea christmas bell LSR


Diplarrena moraea white flag-iris LSR














SMM Melaleuca squamea heathland


Melaleuca squamea forms a short open to dense canopy of low diversity to 1-2 m high and occurs on

slopes, ridge tops and better-drained plateaux, most commonly at altitudes above 650 m, on sites of

low fertility. There may be openings of buttongrass or sedges such as Baloskion tetraphyllum,

Leptocarpus tenax, Lepyrodia tasmanica and Gahnia grandis.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 10%







Ground fern GF 1 5

Total 6 12


SMM Melaleuca squamea heathland


present.

Species lists:





Eucalyptus vernicosa varnish gum S



Agastachys odorata fragrant candlebush S

Cenarrhenes nitida native plum S


Richea milliganii nodding candleheath S

Epacris serpyllifolia alpine heath S

Dracophyllum milliganii curly mountainheath S

Cyathodes dealbata carpet cheeseberry PS

Microcachrys tetragona creeping pine PS

Pentachondra pumila carpet frillyheath PS

Poa gunnii gunns snowgrass LTG



Astelia alpina pineapple grass MSR

Carpha alpina alpine strawsedge MSR



Isophysis tasmanica tasmanian purple star MSR

Xyris spp. yelloweye MSR

Gleichenia alpina alpine coralfern GF







SMP Melaleuca pustulata scrub


Melaleuca pustulata scrub is a tall to medium dense shrubby vegetation dominated by Melaleuca

pustulata naturally occurring along creeks and hill slopes on a range of soil types over dolerite. This

community is confined to the central east coast from around Swansea to Cherry Tree Hill and inland

to the lower slopes of the Eastern Tiers, where it can be locally common especially in areas

previously cleared. Eucalypts and other trees may form a sparse emergent canopy. The ground layer

often includes native grasses, sedges and shrubs less than a metre in height. This is the appropriate

benchmark to use in assessing the condition of the listed Melaleuca pustulata scrub community

(Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 80%


Expected Tree or large shrub T 3 70







Ground ferns GF 1 1


Total 9 19


SMP Melaleuca pustulata scrub


present.

Species lists:






Eucalyptus barberi barbers gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus ovata black gum Scattered trees only, when present

Eucalyptus pulchella white peppermint Scattered trees only, when present




Allocasuarina littoralis black sheoak T


Callitris rhomboidea oyster bay pine T

Cassinia aculeata dollybush T


Micranthum hexandrum river tridentbush T


Ozothamnus scutellifolius buttonleaf everlastingbush S

Geranium potentilloides Mountain cranesbill H


Lagenophora stipitata blue bottledaisy H

Stylidium spp. triggerplant H

Veronica spp. speedwell H


Themeda triandra kangaroo grass LTG

Austrostipa spp. speargrass MTG



Gahnia spp. sawsedge LSR

Lepidosperma inops fan sedge MSR








SMR Melaleuca squarrosa scrub


Melaleuca squarrosa scrub is a closed canopy scrub 2-3 (5) m high on poorly drained flats underlain

by peat developed on various substrates. Melaleuca squarrosa dominates, usually with some of

M. squamea, Banksia marginata, Hakea epiglottis and Acacia mucronata. There may be openings of

buttongrass or sedges such as Baloskion tetraphyllum, Leptocarpus tenax, Lepyrodia tasmanica and

Gahnia grandis. Melaleuca squarrosa scrub is widespread through western Tasmania, especially in

lowland areas of poor drainage surrounded by heathland and sedgeland. The community also occurs

in the north-east and far north-west of Tasmania.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 10%


Large shrub or tree T 4 75




Ground fern GF 1 5


Total 6 13


SMR Melaleuca squarrosa scrub


present.

Species lists:








Melaleuca squamea swamp honeymyrtle T




Philotheca virgata (west coast) twiggy waxflower S


Baloskion australe southern cordrush LSR






Sporadanthus tasmanicus branching scalerush LSR





Gleichenia dicarpa pouched coralfern GF

Selaginella spp. spikemoss GF

Calorophus elongatus Long roperush SCE







SRE Eastern riparian scrub


Eastern riparian scrub is found along creeks and rivers of the Tasmanian mainland from sea level to

600 m within the Northern Midlands, Ben Lomond, Flinders and Tasmanian South East Bioregions.

The structure and floristics of SRE are variable depending on hydrological and other disturbance

regimes, however indicative species include Micrantheum hexandrum, Leptospermum lanigerum,

Grevillea australis and Spyridium lawrencei. This is the appropriate benchmark to use in assessing the

condition of the eastern distribution of the listed Riparian scrub community (Schedule 3A, Nature

Conservation Act 2002).

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 60%








Ground fern GF 1 5

Tree fern TF 1 1



Total 10 19


SRE Eastern riparian scrub


present.

Species lists:




Pomaderris apetala common dogwood T

Micrantheum hexandrum river trident bush T

Grevillea australis southern grevillea T


Acacia axillaris midlands wattle T

Acacia derwentiana derwent wattle T

Acacia verniciflua varnish wattle T

Aristotelia peduncularis heart berry T

Asterotrichion discolor tasmanian currajong T

Beyeria viscosa pink wood T

Bursaria spinosa prickly box T

Callitris spp. oyster bay & south esk pines T

Coprosma quadrifida native currant T

Dodonaea viscosa broad lead hop bush T

Leptospermum spp. tea tree T


Olearia argophylla musk daisy bush T

Olearia lirata forest daisy bush T

Ozothamnus ferrugineus tree everlasting bush T

Pomaderris spp. dogwood T

Prostanthera lasianthos christmas mintbush T

Pultenaea juniperina prickly beauty T

Zieria arborescens stinkwood T


Melaleuca pallida yellow bottlebrush S


Pimelea drupacea cheery rice flower S

Spyridium lawrencei small-leaf dusty miller S




Poa labillardierei silver tussockgrass LTG

Carex spp. sedge LSR

Juncus spp. rush LSR



Carex spp. sedge MSR

Juncus spp. rush MSR


Polystichum proliferum mother shieldfern GF


Dicksonia antarctica soft treefern TF

Clematis spp. clematis SCE







SRF Leptospermum with rainforest scrub


Leptospermum with rainforest scrub is a 2 - 5 (8) m scrub with an uneven canopy dominated by

Leptospermum species (often L. lanigerum). Small rainforest trees are represented in the understorey,

which typically is also rich in Bauera rubioides and may have shrubby heath species. There may be

scattered emergent Eucalyptus nitida or, on the margins of tall wet forests, E. obliqua or E.

delegatensis. Rainforest regrowth after fire is included in this community in World Heritage Area

mapping, as is rainforest (of various forms) closely combined with Melaleuca or Leptospermum species

scrub.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 5%






Ground fern GF 2 1



Total 7 20


SRF Leptospermum with rainforest scrub


present.

Species lists:






Eucalyptus obliqua stringybark Scattered trees only, when present




Anodopetalum biglandulosum horizontal T

Anopterus glandulosus tasmanian laurel T


Eucryphia lucida leatherwood T

Hakea lissosperma mountain needlebush T

Melaleuca spp. paperbark T


Nothofagus cunninghamii myrtle beech T

Orites diversifolia variable orites T

Phyllocladus aspleniifolius celerytop pine T



Telopea truncata tasmanian waratah T





Empodisma minus spreading roperush LSR



Blechnum wattsii hard waterfern GF

Gleichenia spp. coralfern GF

Billardierei spp. appleberry SCE







SRH Rookery halophytic herbland


SRH is a disturbance-induced low herbland < 1 m tall characterised by dense mats of succulent

plants (including both shrubs and herbs). It occurs on deep soft soil often in association with seabird

rookeries. Ground cover can be almost 100% with only the runs exposed; in some rookeries, the

runs are covered by vegetation. This is the appropriate benchmark to use in assessing the condition

of the halophytic herbland component of the listed Seabird rookery complex community (Schedule 3A,

Nature Conservation Act 2002.

Benchmarks:


Dominant Life Form 50% SCE

Organic Litter 5%







Ground fern GF 1 20



Total 8 23


SRH Rookery halophytic herbland


present.

Species lists:


Rhagodia candolleana subsp.

candolleana coastal saltbush SCE

Carpobrotus rossii angled pigface SCE



Solanum spp. nightshade S

Lepidium foliosum leafy peppercress H

Parietaria debilis shade pellitory H

Senecio capillifolius fine leafed coast groundsel H

Senecio pinnatifolius var.

pinnatifolius dune groundsel H


Atriplex cinerea grey saltbush SCE

Disphyma crassifolia subsp.

clavellatum roundleaf pigface SCE

Einadia nutans subsp. nutans climbing saltbush SCE

Poa poiformis coastal tussockgrass MTG








SSC Coastal scrub


Coastal scrub occurs on consolidated dunes, sand sheets and rocky headlands in exposed situations

very close to the coast. It has a diverse variety of shrubs and a sometimes uneven structure because

of the sites’ highly variable topography and degree of exposure to the wind. The community may

have a dense closed canopy due to wind pruning, generally between 2-8m tall. The canopy is

typically a mix of Banksia marginata, Leucopogon parviflorus, L. australis, Monotoca glauca, Leptospermum

species (L. glaucescens and L. lanigerum never dominant) and Acacia species (Acacia longifolia never

dominant). On the south and west coasts there may also be Westringia brevifolia, Olearia lepidophylla

and Leptecophylla abietina, with a few herbs beneath if there are openings in the canopy.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 50%








Ground fern GF 1 1



Total 9 16


SSC Coastal scrub


present.

Species lists:


Acacia species wattle T


Leptospermum species teatree T

Leucopogon australis spike beardheath T

Leucopogon parviflorus coast beardheath T


Westringia brevifolia coast westringia T

Leptecophylla abietina west coast pink berry T

Kunzea ambigua white kunzea T


Olearia lepidophylla club moss daisy bush T


Acacia spp. wattle S

Allocasuarina spp. sheoak S



Astroloma pinifolium pine heath S

Correa spp. correa S


Isopogon ceratophyllus (Flinders Island only) horny conebush S




Pultenaea juniperina prickly beauty S

Richea procera lax candleheath S

Spyridium spp. dustymiller S




Styphelia adscendens golden heath PS






Gahnia grandis (west coast only) cutting grass LSR



Lepidosperma spp. swordsedge MSR

Gleichenia dicarpa (west coast only) pouched coralfern GF

Gleichenia microphylla (west coast only) scrambling coralfern GF

Billardiera spp. appleberry SCE

Glycine clandestina twining glycine SCE







SSK Scrub complex on King Island


Scrub complex on King Island comprises a successional series from sedgeland to heathland to scrub.

The community is complex in its structure and species diversity. In some places, it occurs as a tight

mosaic of the different structural units, while in other places one of these units will cover large

areas. The sedgeland is characterised by sclerophyllous graminoids, the heathlands by low shrubs

and the scrub by Myrtaceous species in addition to Acacia, Banksia and Allocasuarina species.

Occasional emergent Eucalyptus species may be present.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 15%










Ground fern GF 4 1



Total 11 43


SSK Scrub complex on King Island


present.

Species lists:




Melaleuca ericifolia coast paperbark T




Acacia verticillata prickly moses T





Boronia anemonifolia stinky boronia S



Leptecophylla juniperina pinkberry S

Leucopogon ericoides pink beardheath S

Pimelea linifolia slender riceflower S




Mitrasacme pilosa var. pilosa hairy mitrewort H

Utricularia lateriflora tiny bladderwort H

Xanthosia tridentata hill crossherb H

Ehrharta distichophylla hairy ricegrass NTG



Lepidosperma filiforme common rapiersedge LSR

Baloskion tetraphyllum tassel cordrush MSR






Isolepis spp. clubsedge TGS





Schizaea fistulosa narrow combfern GF

Selaginella uliginosa spikemoss GF


Cassytha spp. dodderlaurel SCE

Empodisma minus spreading roperush SCE


Sporadanthus tasmanicus branching scalerush SCE







SSW Western subalpine scrub: Banksia marginata facies


Western subalpine scrub is very variable in structure and density. This community commonly

exhibits high diversity, prominently including Leptospermum nitidum, Eucalyptus vernicosa, Monotoca

submutica, Agastachys odorata and Cenarrhenes nitida. This facies of SSW is associated with Nothofagus

gunnii/Athrotaxis selaginoides shrublands, and appears to have replaced them in the distant past. It is

dominated by Banksia marginata with small Nothofagus cunninghamii, Leptospermum nitidum, and

abundant Eucryphia milliganii and may also have Agastachys odorata, Cenarrhenes nitida, Melaleuca

squamea and Epacris serpyllifolia. Buttongrass as single tussocks may occur. This benchmark is one of

2 benchmarks available to assess the condition of SSW and is used to assess the condition of this

vegetation where Banksia marginata is the dominant cover. Note that this is not the appropriate

benchmark to use in assessing the condition of the listed Banksia marginata wet scrub community

(Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002). For this, the benchmark for TASVEG SBM is

recommended.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 80%





Scrambler/climber/epiphyte SCE 1 2


Total 5 11


SSW Western subalpine scrub: Banksia marginata facies


present.

Species lists:




Agastachys odorata fragrant candlebush T




Nothofagus cunninghamii myrtle beech T



Eucryphia milliganii dwarf leatherwood S






Calorophus spp. roperush SCE







SSW Western subalpine scrub: Leptospermum nitidum facies


Western subalpine scrub is very variable in structure and density. This community commonly

exhibits high diversity but prominent species include Leptospermum nitidum, Eucalyptus vernicosa,

Monotoca submutica, Agastachys odorata and Cenarrhenes nitida. At some sites there are canopy gaps

with patches of graminoid species. At yet other sites, usually more sheltered, this mapping unit may

contain patches of scrub with dwarf forms of Nothofagus cunninghamii and Eucryphia milliganii. A

simple facies consists of Melaleuca squamea forming an open canopy over graminoid heathland

dominated by Eurychorda complanata, with few other woody species but sometimes containing

Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus. This benchmark is one of 2 benchmarks available to assess the

condition of SSW. A separate benchmark for SSW dominated by Banksia marginata is available.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 5%








Ground fern GF 1 2

Total 7 13


SSW Western subalpine scrub: Leptospermum nitidum facies


present.

Species lists:




Eucryphia milliganii dwarf leatherwood S





Persoonia gunnii geebung S


Baeckea leptocaulis slender heathmyrtle S


Bellendena montana mountain rocket S

Boronia citriodora lemon boronia S

Epacris heteronema (in lower parts) southwest heath S

Epacris serpyllifolia (at higher altitudes) alpine heath S


Leptecophylla juniperina subsp. parvifolia mountain pinkberry S

Lomatia polymorpha mountain guitarplant S

Olearia persoonioides geebung daisybush S

Olearia phlogopappa dusty daisybush S

Orites revoluta revolute orites S

Richea milliganii nodding candleheath S

Richea pandanifolia pandani S

Richea scoparia scoparia S


Telopea truncata tasmanian waratah S

Tetracarpaea tasmanica delicate laurel S

Trochocarpa gunnii fragrant purpleberry S

Bauera rubioides wiry bauera PS

Dracophyllum milliganii curly mountainheath PS

Anemone crassifolia mountain anemone H

Astelia alpina pineapple grass H

Blandfordia punicea christmas bells H

Isophysis tasmanica tasmanian purplestar H

Senecio pectinatus alpine groundsel H

Carpha alpina alpine strawsedge TGS

Oreobolus spp. cushionsedge TGS



Eurychorda complanata flat chordrush MSR

Gleichenia alpina alpine coralfern GF







SSZ Spray zone coastal complex


Spray zone coastal complex occurs on steep coastal slopes and cliffs of high-energy coastlines subject

to extreme salt spray and often inundation. This wind-pruned vegetation is comprised of highly salt

tolerant coastal heathland and succulent herbfield. Several plant sub-communities may co-exist

within a relatively small area, with their distribution relating to exposure, substrate type and length

of inundation. Species diversity and density of cover increases on more protected sites. Lichens

often encrust the rocks. This is the appropriate benchmark to use in assessing the condition of the

listed Spray zone coastal complex community (Schedule 3A, Nature Conservation Act 2002.

Benchmarks:


Dominant Life Form 60% SCE

Organic Litter 5%










Ground fern GF 1 1



Total 11 27


SSZ Spray zone coastal complex


present.

Species lists:


Rhagodia candolleana subsp. candolleana coastal saltbush SCE

Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum roundleaf pigface SCE

Carpobrotus rossii native pigface SCE


Alyxia buxifolia seabox S


Correa backhouseana velvet correa S


Leptecophylla abietina seaspray pinkberry S

Leucophyta brownii cushion bush S

Olearia glutinosa sticky daisybush S

Olearia lepidophylla clubmoss daisybush S

Ozothamnus turbinatus coast everlastingbush S

Apium prostratum creeping sea-celery H

Crassula sieberiana stonecrop H

Lepidium foliosum leafy peppercress H

Lobelia anceps angled lobelia H


Samolus repens creeping brookweed H

Sarcocornia quinqueflora glasswort H


Poa poiformis coastal tussockgrass LTG

Themeda triandra kangaroo grass LTG

Austrostipa stipoides coast speargrass MTG

Distichlis distichophylla australian saltgrass NTG

Spinifex sericeus beach spinifex NTG



Schoenus nitens shiny bogsedge MSR


Isolepis spp. clubsedge TGS












SWR Western regrowth complex


Western regrowth complex comprises open sedgeland, shrubland or scrub characterised by

disturbance-adaptive species on highly disturbed sites in the north-west of the state. It is

distinguished by combinations of Acacia mucronata, A. dealbata, A. melanoxylon and Baloskion

tetraphyllum, with a high proportion of bare ground and little or no soil. This benchmark best

describes the scrub component of this complex.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 1%






Tiny sedge/Rush/sagg/lily TGS 1 2




Total 8 21


SWR Western regrowth complex


present.

Species lists:


Acacia mucronata erect caterpillar wattle T

Acacia dealbata silver wattle T

Acacia melanoxylon blackwood T





Oxylobium arborescens tall shaggypea T


Pittosporum bicolour cheesewood T


Anopterus glandulosus tasmanian laurel S




Gaultheria hispida copperleaf snowberry S

Olearia spp. daisybush S

Persoonia spp. geebung S



Telopea truncata tasmanian waratah S

Drosera pygmaea dwarf sundew H






Blandfordia punicea christmas bells MSR

Calorophus spp. roperush MSR

Diplarrena latifolia western flag-iris MSR


Sporadanthus tasmanicus branching scalerush MSR



Centrolepis spp. cushion bristlewort TGS

Juncus planifolius broadleaf rush TGS

Xyris spp. yelloweye TGS







SWW Western wet scrub


Western wet scrub is a dense, uneven scrub with up to five teatree and paperbark species plus

Acacia mucronata and Bauera rubioides, often with Banksia marginata and Monotoca submutica.

Eucalyptus nitida saplings are often emergent. Western wet scrub is abundant in western Tasmania

from near sea level to about 750 m.

Benchmarks:



Organic Litter 40%






Ground fern GF 1 5



Total 7 17


SWW Western wet scrub


present.

Species lists:






Melaleuca squamea swamp honeymyrtle T





Eucalyptus nitida Western peppermint T



Monotoca submutica mountain broomheath T






Pultenaea juniperina prickly beauty S




Lepidosperma filiforme common rapiersedge MSR


Sporadanthus tasmanicus branching scalerush MSR

Gleichenia dicarpa pouched coralfern GF




Calorophus elongatus long roperush SCE

Empodisma minus spreading roperush SCE

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