Lowland Native Grasslands of Tasmania | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Australasia |
Biome | Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands |
Geography | |
Area | 19 km2 (7.3 sq mi) |
Country | Australia |
Elevation | 10–600 metres (33–1,969 ft) |
Coordinates | 42°12′S 147°00′E / 42.200°S 147.000°E |
Geology | Basalt, dolerite |
Climate type | Oceanic climate (Cfb) |
Soil types | Sand or alluvial |
The Lowland Native Grasslands of Tasmania are a temperate grassland situated in the eastern portion of Tasmania, Australia. Listed as a critically endangered ecological community listed under the national environment law, they are dominated by kangaroo grass, velvet tussock grass and/or silver tussock grass.[1][2]