DEC | NSW threatened species - Vegetation - Arid shrublands (Chenopod sub-formation)

Shrublands (<1.5m tall) dominated by saltbushes, bluebushes and copperburrs. Found in the arid and semi-arid regions of western New South Wales, where limited, sporadic rainfall and low soil moisture are unable to support tree-dominated vegetation. See an overview and maps of this vegetation formation.

Threatened species in this vegetation formation

See a list of species, populations and ecological communities associated with the Arid shrublands (Chenopod sub-formation) vegetation formation.

Find species in a more specific vegetation class

The Arid shrublands (Chenopod sub-formation) vegetation formation can be divided into the following classes. Select a vegetation class on the list below to see a list of species associated with it:

Aeolian Chenopod Shrublands
Gibber Chenopod Shrublands
Riverine Chenopod Shrublands

Distribution of Arid shrublands (Chenopod subformation) in NSW
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