Subtropical and Temperate Eucalypt Open Forests ## Western dry shrubby sclerophyll forests ## Riparian eucalypt forests 54 Subtropical open wet sclerophyll forests MVG 2 60 Cool temperate open wet sclerophyll forests MVG 2 4 Tropical Eucalypt Open Forests ## Tropical eucalypt savannah forest 5 Eucalypt Woodlands 9 Eastern temperate grassy woodlands 59 Subalpine woodlands ##? Western temperate shrubby woodlands 65 Semi-arid floodplain and wadi woodlands MVG 11 8 Semi-arid upland woodlands MVG 11 6 Acacia Forests and Woodlands 13 Brigalow forests and woodlands ## Gidgee woodlands MVG 13 14 Upland tropical Acacia Woodlands 20 Stony mulga woodlands and shrublands MVG 13, 16 7 Callitris Forests and Woodlands 12 Callitris forests and woodlands MVG 31 8 Casuarina Forests and Woodlands 26 Calcareous sandplain woodlands MVG 31 ## Eastern floodplain/estuarine forests ## River oak forests 9 Melaleuca Forests and Woodlands 15 Tropical sandplain woodlands MVG 31 ## Tropical riparian forests ## Tropical floodplain forests ## Sandplain wetland forests and woodlands 10 Other Forests and Woodlands 58 Leptospermum forests and woodlands 11 Tropical mixed spp forests and woodlands 50 Banksia woodlands 16 Other forests and woodlands 11 Eucalypt Open Woodlands 18 Desert eucalypt woodlands 8 Semi-arid upland woodlands MVG 5 65 Semi-arid floodplain and wadi woodlands MVG 5 12 Tropical Eucalypt Woodlands/Grasslands 7 Tropical Eucalyptus woodlands with a tall annual grassy understorey 13 Acacia Open Woodlands 22 Semi-arid woodlands 23 Sandplain Acacia woodlands and shrublands MVG 16 24 Arid myall woodlands ## Gidgee woodlands MVG 6 20 mulga woodlands and shrublands MVG 6, 16 14 Mallee Woodlands and Shrublands 27 Triodia mallee MVG 32 55 Shrubby mallee MVG 32 61 Chenopod mallee MVG 32 29 Heathy mallee MVG 32 ## Western mallee MVG 32 15 Low Closed Forests and Tall Closed Shrublands 28 Littoral scrubs 16 Acacia Stony mulga woodlands and shrublands MVG 6, 13
Understorey is dominated by non-woody growth forms (ferns, forbs, sedges, rushes or wet tussock grasses) sometimes with scattered shrubs or small trees (mainly Acacia species). Tree ferns rare. 3 Eucalyptus tall open forests and open forests with wet tussock grasses and ferns, herbs, sedges or rushes 1 Occurs in Western Australia. Overstorey includes Eucalyptus diversicolor or Corymbia calophylla or Eucalyptus gomphocephala. Understorey shrubs/trees may include species of Trymalium or Agonis. Forest has none of the above features. MVS## 2 Western wet sclerophyll forests This is the only MVG 2 subgroup represented in WA 2 Overstorey includes at one eucalypt species from section Transversaria (E. grandis, E, saligna, E. resinifera, etc.) and none of the eucalypt species listed below are dominant. Understorey is dominated by broad leaved, mesophyllous (soft-leaved) shrubs, typically including some from Lauraceae, Rubiaceae, Sapindaceae or other families with tropical affinities. Overstorey includes at least one eucalypt species from section Maidenaria (E. denticulata, E. cypellocarpa, E. globulus, E.nitens, etc.) or at least one of the following ‘ash’ species: Eucalyptus regnans; E. fastigata, E. obliqua E. campanulata. Understorey is dominated by broad leaved, mesophyllous (soft-leaved) shrubs or tree ferns, including some from MVS3 MVS60 Subtropical broadleaf wet sclerophyll forests Cool temperate ferny wet sclerophyll forests NSW, QLD. Distribution centred on NSW north coast with outliers in Qld tropics and increasingly confined to coastal lowlands in southern NSW NSW, VIC, TAS. Distribution centred on Victorian central highlands and southern Tasmania, increasingly confined to high elevations northward along the NSW escarpment
the following genera: Bedfordia, Dicksonia, Olearia, Pomaderris, Prostanthera. 3 Overstorey includes at one eucalypt species from section Adnataria (E. siderophloia, E. molluccana, etc.) or section Transversaria (E. propinqua, E. resinifera, E. saligna, etc.) or genus Corymbia (C. intermedia, C. maculata, C. variegata, etc.) or any of the following: Eucalyptus microcorys; E. pilularis; Eucalyptus montivaga; Syncarpia glomulifer; Lophostemon confertus and none of the eucalypt species listed below are dominant. Understorey may include C4 grasses such as Imperata or Themeda, and small trees or shrubs of Allocasuarina torulosa, Alphitonia, Breynia or Maytenus. Occurs north from Bega in NSW to Queensland and rarely at altitudes above 600 m south from 30°S. None of the overstorey species listed above are dominant. C3 grass species such as Poa conspicuous in the understorey. Found south from the New England plateau in southern Queensland to southern Tasmania and may occur at any altitudes within that range. MVS54 MVS## Subtropical open wet sclerophyll forests Cool temperate open wet sclerophyll forests NSW, QLD. Distributed from the central Queensland coastal hinterland to the NSW south coast, with the largest areas on NSW north coast (also represented in MVG 2) NSW, QLD(?), VIC, TAS. Occurs from Tasmania to southeast NSW, extending northwards the tablelands to the NSW/Qld border (also represented in MVG 2) Table 3: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG3: Eucalypt Open Forests (NVIS Version 4.1)
Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Understorey has no ‘mesic’ attributes such as dominance by ferns or forbs or mesophyllous shrubs, but typically has sclerophyllous shrub species (with or largely without tussock grasses). Overstorey dominated by species of Angophora, Corymbia or Eucalyptus subgenus Eucalyptus, rarely subgenus Symphyomyrtus, except ironbarks (series Crebrae or Paniculatae) or grey gums (series Punctatae). Understorey not as above, usually with a prominent layer of ferns, forbs and/or soft tussock grasses and no sclerophyllous shrub species. Overstorey dominants typically include at least one species from Eucalyptus subgenus Symphyomyrtus or subgenus Nothocalyptus. 1 3 Dry sclerophyll forests Wet sclerophyll forests 1 Understorey dominated by highly sclerophyllous (hard-leaved) shrubs, typically from families Ericaceae, Proteaceae, Myrtaceae Fabaceae or Xanthorrhoeaceae, with a sparse groundlayer of wiry sedges (Cyperaceae) or cord rushes (Restionaceae). tussock grasses scarce or absent. Usually on siliceous sands, sandstones or granitoids. Understorey is dominated by a mixture of shrubs and grasses. Shrubs are mostly 2 3 Eucalypt forests with a heathy understorey
shrubs (e.g. families Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Rhamnaceae), but may include some highly sclerophyllous taxa (as above). Large tussock grasses (e.g. Austrostipa, Cymbopogon, Rytidosperma, Poa or Themeda) usually dominate a groundcover. Eucalyptus open forests with a mixed shrubby and grassy understorey 2 Occurs in eastern states (east of Nullarbor plain). Tree stratum does not include either Eucalyptus marginata, Eucalyptus wandoo or Corymbia calophylla. Occurs in Western Australia. Tree stratum includes Eucalyptus marginata, Eucalyptus wandoo, or Corymbia calophylla or combinations of these species. MVS4 MVS## Eastern dry shrubby sclerophyll forests Western dry shrubby sclerophyll forests ACT, QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS WA 3 Overstorey dominated by Eucalyptus camaldulensis or Eucalyptus rudis. Riparian corridors and floodplains (usually inland). Overstorey not dominated by Eucalyptus camaldulensis or Eucalyptus rudis. Occurs on a variety of landforms, but rarely inland riparian zones. MVS## MVS5 Riparian eucalypt forests Dry shrub/grass sclerophyll forests ACT, QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS 4 Overstorey includes at least one eucalypt species from section Adnataria (E. siderophloia, E. molluccana, etc.) or section Transversaria (E. propinqua, E. resinifera, E. saligna, etc.) or genus Corymbia (C. intermedia, C. maculata, C. variegata, etc.) or any of the following: Eucalyptus microcorys; E. pilularis; Eucalyptus montivaga; Syncarpia glomulifera; Lophostemon confertus and none of the Subtropical open wet sclerophyll forests NSW, QLD (primarily in MVG 2) continuous
eucalypt species listed below are dominant. Understorey may include C4 grasses such as Imperata or Themeda, and small trees or shrubs of Allocasuarina torulosa, Alphitonia, Breynia or Maytenus. Occurs north from Bega in NSW to Queensland and rarely at altitudes above 600 m south from 30°S. None of the overstorey species listed are dominant. C3 grass species such as Poa conspicuous in the understorey. Found south from the New England plateau in southern Queensland to southern Tasmania and may occur at any altitudes within that range. MVS60 Cool temperate open wet sclerophyll forests ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS (primarily in MVG 2) Table 4: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG4: Tropical Eucalypt Open Forests (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Canopy of at least 50% (>30% foliage projective cover) and dominated by eucalypts, usually including at least one of the following: Eucalyptus tetrodonta, Eucalyptus miniata and Corymbia nesophila. Understorey often includes palms or cycads with C4 grasses. Restricted to tropical areas receiving typically 1000 – 1400 mm per annum. MVS## Tropical eucalypt savanna forest
5: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG5: Eucalypt Woodlands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Woodlands in southwestern Australia’s wheatbelt region. Overstorey usually dominated by species of Eucalyptus within subgenus Symphyomyrtus section Bisectaria. Understorey dominated by shrubs with relatively sparse cover of grasses. Woodlands not in southwestern Australia. Overstorey usually dominated by at least one species of Eucalyptus within subgenus Symphyomyrtus section Adnataria (box and ironbark eucalypts) or within subgenus Eucalyptus. Understorey dominated by perennial tussock grasses or shrubs, ephemeral forbs and grasses. MVS## 1 Western temperate shrubby woodlands Only in southern WA 1 Understorey includes a relatively ground stratum dominated by large perennial tussock grasses (e.g. Austrostipa, Cymbopogon, Rytidosperma, Poa or Themeda) with perennial forbs, and may include sclerophyllous ericoid shrubs. Chenopod shrubs and forbs largely absent. Mainly in humid or subhumid climates 2 Temperate grassy woodlands
receiving more than 500 mm mean annual rainfall. Understorey without a continuous ground dominated by large perennial tussock grasses, but may include an open layer of perennial tussock species of Astrebla, Austrostipa, Enteropogon, etc. with chenopod forbs and shrubs, and a range of ephemeral species. Mainly in semi-arid climates receiving less than 500 mm mean annual rainfall. 3 Semi-arid woodlands 2 Overstorey includes species of Eucalyptus within subgenus Symphyomyrtus section Adnataria (box and ironbark eucalypts) or section Maidenaria (southern blue gums and allies) but species of subgenus Eucalyptus are scarce or absent. Ericoid shrubs not common. Ground layer usually includes a mixture of C3 and C4 grasses. Rarely found at altitudes above 1000 m but reaches high elevations on the New England plateau (NSW). Understorey is dominated by Eucalyptus within subgenus Eucalyptus section Pauciflorae (snow gums) or section Stellulatae (sallees) but species of subgenus Symphyomyrtus (e.g. Eucalyptus rubida) are rarely dominant. Sclerophyllous ericoid shrubs may be present and conspicuous, sometimes more abundant than the tussock ground layer, which is dominated by MVS9 MVS## Eastern temperate grassy woodlands Subalpine woodlands QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS (Semi-arid floodplain and wadi woodlands may have abundant tussock grasses in the ground layer, superficially resembling Eastern temperate grassy woodlands. See description below for distinguishing features) ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS
Wetland forests and woodlands, sometimes with Melaleuca leucadendra, but none of the other taxa listed above. Not associated with streams, but may be inundated with standing water for varying periods. Distribution exclusively tropical, extending from western Cape York to the Kimberley region of WA on floodplains. Dominated by tropical paperbarks including Melaleuca leucodendra, M. cajuputi, M. saligna, , M. viridiflora or M. clarksonii and Asteromyrtus symphyocarpa. Except in northern and eastern coastal areas of Cape York, Melaleuca quinquenervia is absent. Distribution extending from the east of Cape York south to the Sydney region, largely non-tropical and associated with coastal sandplains. Dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia, often with Eucalyptus robusta, E. resinifera, E. tereticornis or Lophostemon suaveolens MVS## MVS## Tropical floodplain forests Sandplain wetland forests and woodlands NT, QLD, possibly WA QLD, NSW Table 10: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG10: Other Forests and Woodlands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Overstorey dominated by Banksia sp. Trees. Essentially restricted to the Swan Coastal Plain in southwest WA. 1 Banksia woodlands
Overstorey not dominated by Banksia trees (although Banksia trees or shrubs may still be present) 1 Overstorey dominated by Leptospermum sp. Trees. Primarily coastal areas in southeast Australia. Overstorey not dominated by Leptospermum trees (although Leptospermum trees or shrubs may still be present) 2 Leptospermum forests and woodlands 2 Distributed in savanna landscapes north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Ground layer largely continuous and dominated by C4 grasses. Multiple tree species dominate within stands at site scales. Typical dominant genera include: Adansonia, Alectryon, Archidensdropsis, Asteromyrtus, Brachychiton, Cochlospermum, Erythrophleum, Excoecaria, Grevillea, Livistona, Lysiphyllum, Macropteranthes, Neofabricia, Notelaea, Pandanus, Terminalia, Thryptomene (shrub). Distributed primarily south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Ground layer not usually dominated by C4 grasses ,although they may be present. Stands typically dominated by a single tree species at site scales, but multiple tree species may dominate south of the Tropic of Capricorn. MVS16 Tropical species forests and woodlands forests and woodlands Dominant Syncarpia, Tristaniopsis, or Lophostemon sometimes misplaced here. the Syncarpia dominated communities under the appropriate eucalypt MVG.
shrubs. Overstorey includes a range of ‘coolibah’ eucalypts (E. coolabah, E. microtheca, E, barklyensis, etc), E. camaldulensis, E. largiflorens or E. populnea. Occurs on clay soils on depositional plains. Understorey dominated by open of non-chenopod shrubs, including species of Dodonaea, Eremophila and Senna. Chenopod shrubs and lignum absent, tussock grasses sparse and mostly ephemeral. Eucalyptus populnea may dominant, but other eucalypts listed above are absent. Occurs on loamy upland peneplains and hills, rarely depositional landforms. MVS8 Semi-arid upland woodlands NSW, QLD, NT, SA, WA (also represented in MVG 5) Table 12: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG12: Tropical Eucalypt Woodlands/Grasslands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments Dominated by an open canopy of eucalypts, including Corymbia and Eucalyptus subgenera Fibridia and Leprolaena, and a range of tropical non-eucalypt genera. Understorey is dominated by a prominent cover of C4, tussock grasses including tall annuals. MVS7 Tropical Eucalyptus forests and woodlands with an annual tussock understorey Potential subgroups differentiating lowland savanna eucalypt woodlands from rocky upland savannah eucalypt woodlands warrant further investigation. The latter includes hummock grasses (Triodia species) and more conspicuous
2 Overstorey most commonly dominated by Acacia cambagei, Acacia georginae or Acacia argyrodendron. Other woody plants are uncommon but may include Alectryon, Atriplex, Carissa, Enchylaena, Eremophila, Senna and Terminalia. Typically on soils in landscape depressions, including gilgais and dune swales. Overstorey not dominated by any of the taxa listed above. Most common dominants include Acacia aneura and its allies. Typically on light-textured loams and sands on extensive plains and dunefields. MVS## 3 Gidgee woodlands NSW, QLD, SA, NT (also represented in MVG 6) Mulga woodlands 3 Occurs on stony plains and uplands. Primary dominant is Acacia aneura sens. lat., with co-occurring woody species less abundant and usually shorter in stature. Other widespread Acacia species include A. grasbyi, A. estrophiolata A. victoriae, A. tetragonophylla, A. quadrimarginea, and A. xiphophylla. Understorey cover is variable, usually dominated by tussock grasses. Hummock grasses may be present but not often dominant. Occurs on sand plains. Overstorey dominated by Acacia, often with two or more species co-occurring. Acacia aneura sens. lat., may be present but not often as the primary dominant. Other widespread Acacia species include A. calcicola, A. ligulata, A. murrayana, A. ramulosa and A. tetragonophylla. Understorey usually MVS20 MVS23 Stony mulga woodlands and shrublands Sandplain Acacia woodlands and shrublands NSW, QLD, NT, SA, WA (also represented in MVGs 6 and 16) NSW, QLD, NT, SA, WA (also represented in MVG 16)
Occurring at lower elevations than above, rarely experiencing persistent snow. Distributed widely on coastal and hinterland of Qld, NSW, Vic, SA and Tas. Common genera include Allocasuarina, Banksia, Hakea, Leptospermum, Phyllota, Hibbertia, Hypolaena, Caustis, Lepidosperma, Schoenus, Acacia, Dillwynia,, Pultenaea, Epacris, Leucopogon, Xanthorrhoea and Lomandra. Mallee growth forms of Eucalyptus may be present. MVS## Eastern heathlands QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, TAS Table 19: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG19: Tussock Grasslands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Grasslands dominated by the genus Astrebla (Mitchell grass) and other C4 grasses or sometimes with Dichanthium (Blue grasses) and/or Chrysopogon (beard grasses) more abundant. C3 grasses absent. Mostly north of 30°S. Grasslands not dominated by Astrebla, Dichanthium or Chrysopogon, usually with at some C3 grass genera and south of 29°S except in far SE Qld and NE NSW. 1 Tropical arid grasslands QLD, NT, WA, northwest NSW 2 Grasslands composed entirely of C3 grasses (C4 grasses absent) and forbs (sometimes dominating tussocks). Dominated by Poa, MVS## Alpine grasslands and herbfields NSW, VIC, TAS
usually with Agrostis, Deyeuxia or Rytidosperma. Alpine areas where snow persists for at least several weeks. Grasslands typically with a mixture of C3 and C4 grasses, tussocks dominating forbs. Common genera include Austrostipa, Bothriochloa, Chloris, Poa, Rytidosperma and Themeda. In temperate to semi-arid environments rarely receiving snow. MVS36 Temperate tussock grasslands QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS Table 20: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG20: Hummock Grasslands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Dominated by grasses of the genus Triodia forming distinct hummocks, sometimes with Zygochloa species and ephemeral forbs and grasses. Woody species may be present, but at very low densities. Widespread in arid regions. MVS33 Hummock grasslands Different species of Triodia dominate plant communities in different regions, some of which may warrant subgroup status. Table 21: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG21: Other Grasslands, Herblands, Sedgelands and Rushlands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments
Table 22: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG22: Chenopod Shrublands, Samphire Shrublands and Forblands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Ground stratum (or strata) dominated by non-succulent shrubby saltbushes (Atriplex spp.) and/or bluebushes (Maireana spp.) Ground stratum dominated by succulent shrubs and/or forbs of families Chenopodiaceae and/or Aizoaceae. 1 3 1 Shrub layer typically sparse (<20% canopy cover) and low (<0.5 m), interspersed with tussock grasses. Commonly dominated by species of Atriplex, Sclerolaena, Aristida, Astrebla and Eragrostis. Occurs on arid stony uplands and gibber plains. Shrub layer taller and denser than above. Dominated by species of Atriplex, Maireana or, in disturbed locations, Sclerolaena. Occurs on clay plains or sandplains. MVS## 2 Gibber chenopod shrublands NSW, NT, QLD, SA, WA 2 Occurs on red sandplains soils with calcrete subsoil. Dominated by species of Maireana, notably M. sedifolia and/or M. pyramidata. . Occurs on clay plains or depressions of alluvial or limestone origin. Dominated by species of Atriplex, Maireana aphylla, Nitraria billardieri. MVS31 MVS## Sandplain bluebush shrublands Clay plains saltbush shrublands NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA Communities intermediate between Sandplain bluebush shrublands and Clay plains saltbush shrublands may exist
Table 27: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG27: Naturally bare – sand, rock, claypan, mudflat (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Naturally bare areas, perhaps with very sparse or isolated plants (NVIS cover_code=bc,bi) Naturally bare, sand, rock, claypan, mudflat No need, at this stage, to key this beyond MVS42. 28: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG28: Sea and estuaries (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Areas of ocean, sea and estuaries MVS46 Sea, estuaries (includes seagrass) No need, at this to key this beyond MVS46. Table 29: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG29: Regrowth, modified native vegetation (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Regrowth or modified vegetation dominated by trees MVS90 Regrowth or modified forests and woodlands
Table 31: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG31: Other Open Woodlands (NVIS Version 4.1) Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Upper [and/or mid] stratum dominated by the genus Casuarina or Allocasuarina [and/or mid] stratum dominated by other genera 1 2 1 Overstorey dominated by Allocasuarina decaisneana. Understorey characterised by hummock grasses with scattered shrubs. Occurs in sandy deserts. Overstorey comprising species other than Allocasuarina decaisneana. Desert oak woodlands Calcareous sandplain woodland Also represented in MVG 8 2 Upper [and/or mid] stratum dominated by the genus Melaleuca Upper [and/or mid] stratum dominated by other genera MVS15 3 Tropical sandplain woodlands Also represented within MVG 9 3 Upper [and/or mid] stratum dominated by the genus Callitris Upper [and/or mid] stratum dominated by other genera MVS12 MVS79 Callitris forests and woodlands Other open woodlands Also represented within MVG 7 Heterogeneous group requiring rationalisation. Table 32: Key to Major Vegetation Subgroups in MVG32: Open Mallee Woodlands and Shrublands (NVIS Version 4.1)
Key No. Criteria MVS# or Next Key No. Broader groupings or MVS Name Comments 0 Dominant or subordinate species of any stratum includes at least one species endemic to Western Australia (e.g. tree stratum includes Eucalyptus eremophila, E. moderata, E. incrassata, E. foecunda, E. redunca or E. uncinata). Distributed west of the Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia No Western Australian endemics recorded as dominants or subordinates of any stratum. MVS ## 1 Western mallee WA (also represented in MVG 14) 1 Understorey dominated by shrubs other than those in family Chenopodiaceae (Maireana, Rhagodia, Chenopodium, Atriplex, Sclerolaena), typically >1 m tall at maturity. Triodia, if present, not dominant. Understorey dominated by grasses and/or shrubs or forbs in the family Chenopodiaceae (Maireana, Rhagodia, Chenopodium, Atriplex, Sclerolaena) OR dominated by multiple growth forms including non-chenopod shrubs and Triodia. 2 3 2 Callitris verrucosa present in any stratum and/or understorey shrub stratum including sclerophyll (heath) genera Aotus, Baeckea, Brachyloma, Hibbertia, Leptospermum or Phebalium, at maturity typically attaining crown cover > 50% (i.e. FPC > 30%; NVIS MVS29 Heathy Mallee SA, VIC (also represented in MVG 14)