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Eucalyptus Woodlands

Eucalyptus Woodlands. Location. The Eucalyptus Woodlands are mainly found on the south eastern coast of Australia. Climate. Climate doesn’t have extremes Northern eucalyptus forest- Has an average of 4 inches of rainfall a month but it rains about 11-12 days per month

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Eucalyptus Woodlands

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  1. Eucalyptus Woodlands

  2. Location The Eucalyptus Woodlands are mainly found on the south eastern coast of Australia.

  3. Climate • Climate doesn’t have extremes • Northern eucalyptus forest- Has an average of 4 inches of rainfall a month but it rains about 11-12 days per month • Southern- Has an average of 4-5 inches of rain a month with about 8 rainy days per month

  4. Eucalyptus Tree…

  5. Eucalyptus Tree • Sclerophyll forest • Doesn’t lose its leaves every year and itdoesn’t have dormant periods. • Growth is continual • Takes advantage of any rain it receives • Able to generate a growth spurt • Doesn’t lose leaves in dry times

  6. Eucalyptus Leaves • Thick, waxy cuticle and hard tissue skeleton that work to reduce water loss • Leaves hang vertically to reduce transpiration

  7. Animals...

  8. Pygmy Possum • Marsupial • Nocturnal • Feed on the nectar and pollen from Eucalyptus blossom

  9. Sugar Glider • Marsupial • Located in Eastern Australia • Live in tree hollows on a bed of leaves • Feed on sap and eucalyptus plants • When food is scarce they go into torpor to help conserve energy.

  10. Koala • Located in Eastern Australia • Live in the Eucalyptus trees • Live in societies • Strong claws and opposable thumbs on front and hind legs • Feed on the leaves of the Eucalyptus • Slow metabolic rate

  11. Threats...

  12. Major threats to our biome… • Clearing of land • Brushfires • Die back • Long droughts

  13. Effects...

  14. Effects of threats • No food, shelter, or social contact for the koala population • Less trees= Unhealthy koala population • Koala’s prefer trees that have adequate rainfall and more nutrients

  15. THE END Created for your viewing pleasure by: Carlee Krippaehne and Danielle Murphy

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