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The following vegetation associations have been identified (Grigg 2000), and their more common constituent species listed. Eucalyptus camaldulensis var. camaldulensis (Red gum) Association. 15 Large areas of both Reserves are dominated by E.camaldulensis on shallow sand flats which in periods of normal rainfall and prior to the establishment of adjoining pine plantations would have been subject to longer periods of seasonal inundation. Acacia mearnsii is generally present, E.viminalis ssp. cygnetensis and A.melanoxylon may occur over shrub and ground flora comprising Exocarpus cupressiformus, Leptospermum continentale, Calytrix tetragona, Dianella brevicaulis, Lepidosperma spp., Hibbertia prostrata, Leptocarpus spp., Baumea juncea, Astroloma humifusum, Hydrocotyle spp. and Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides. Eucalyptus ovata (Swamp gum) association There are a few small areas of E.ovata mixed with A. mearnsii and A. melanoxylon over shrub and ground flora comprising Banksia marginata, L. continentale, D. brevicaulis, Lepidosperma ssp., Lomandra juncea, H. prostrata, Leptocarpus ssp., Lepyrodia muelleri and M. stipoides var. stipoides. Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis (Manna gum) Association Relatively small areas are dominated by E. viminalis ssp. cygnetensis on the minor rises with better drainage. A.mearnsii is generally present, A.melanoxylon and Allocasuarina verticillata may occur over shrub and ground flora comprising L.continentale, Xanthorrhoea caespitosa, Pteridium esculentum, Isolepis nodosa, D. brevicaulis, H.prostrata, Astroloma humifusum, Danthonia sp, Lagenifera stipitata var. stipitata and Hyrocotyle spp. A total of 126 native plant species have been recorded for The Red Gum NFRs of which 28 have a conservation status of Uncommon or higher rating for the South East of South Australia ( Table 1, Natural Resource Data). The local Bush Management Adviser, Department for Environment and Heritage has recommended that Acacia longifolia var. sophorae be removed as it is becoming recognised as an environmental weed. Because this species is indigenous to SA this operation would need approval from the Native Vegetation Council. 2.4.2 Fauna Surveys in 1984 and 2000 have identified birds, mammals and amphibians. There are no records of bats or reptiles to date, but it is reasonable to expect that species from these faunal groups occur in these Reserves. Species lists have been compiled from these surveys and observations by ForestrySA staff, and are included in the Natural Resources Data (Tables 2-4). Final Plan – February 2001
Birds Bird species can be grouped according to their preferred habitat. The presence of species from many different groups reflects the diversity of habitat that these Reserves provide. Fifty one species have been recorded for these Reserves. (Table 2, Natural Resource Data). The following species have a South Australian conservation status rating of Vulnerable or Uncommon. 16 Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo V Varied Sittella U Eastern Yellow Robin U Spotted Pardalote U Crimson Rosella U White-winged Chough U Rose Robin U Mammals Nine native mammal species, not including Bats, have been recorded in these Reserves (See Table 3, Natural Resource Data). Of these, four species have a conservation status rating of Endangered, Vulnerable, Rare or Uncommon viz., Sugar Glider E Eastern Grey Kangaroo V Red-necked Wallaby R Swamp Rat U Reptiles and Amphibians To date there has been no survey of reptiles, however it is reasonable to expect that many of the species known to occur in the inland parts of this region may occur in these Reserves. Peron’s Tree Frog, previously not recorded in the SE region, was heard calling in the September 2000 Frog Census sponsored by the South Australia Environmental Protection Authority. 3. LAND USE 3.1 History According to Tindale (1974), Aboriginal people of the Bunganditj tribe occupied the territory which includes these Native Forest Reserves. Because these Reserves are located mainly on formerly wet flats and low sandy rises, no evidence of permanent occupation sites have been observed or would be expected due to their preference for elevated dry camp sites near permanent water. However the areas including these Reserves would have provided opportunities to harvest both plant and animal foods. Final Plan – February 2001
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