Southern Highlands Shale Forest and Woodland | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Australasia |
Biome | |
Borders | |
Geography | |
Area | 60 km2 (23 sq mi) |
Country | Australia |
Elevation | 600–800 metres (2,000–2,600 ft) |
Coordinates | 34°30′S 150°35′E / 34.5°S 150.58°E |
Geology | Sedimentary rock |
Climate type | Oceanic climate (Cfb) |
Soil types | Clay |
The Southern Highlands Shale Forest and Woodland is a mixed grassy woodland and sclerophyll-temperate forest community situated within the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. An ecotone featuring clay soils derived from Wianamatta Group, it is listed as an endangered ecological community by the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 as less than 5% of the original extent remains today.[1] Three varieties of the Shale Woodland exist: ‘typical’, ‘tall wet’ and ‘short dry’.[2]