DEC | NSW threatened species - Vegetation - Wet sclerophyll forests (shrubby sub-formation)

Occur on moderately fertile soils in high rainfall areas, and are characterised by a tall, open, sclerophyllous tree canopy and a luxuriant understorey of soft-leaved, mesophyllous, shrubs, fern and herbs. This sub-formation has a more closed form than the grassy sub-formation with more shrubs and occurs in slightly moister habitats. 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 Wet sclerophyll forests (shrubby sub-formation) vegetation formation.

Find species in a more specific vegetation class

The Wet sclerophyll forests (shrubby 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:

North Coast Wet Sclerophyll Forests
Northern Escarpment Wet Sclerophyll Forests

Distribution of Wet sclerophyll forests (shrubby sub-formation) in NSW
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