Bush with a Tree Layer of Eucalypts

All the bush types below have a tree layer or canopy of eucalypt trees. However, the shrub and ground layers that make up the understorey vary depending on the bush type.

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Grassy woodland and forest has an understorey dominated by grasses, saggs and wildlflowers. Shrubs over 2 m tall sparse.

Grassy/heathy woodland and forest has an understorey of grasses and small-leaved shrubs less than 2m tall. Bush is a mix of grassy and heathy woodland or forest.

Heathy woodland and forest has an understorey dominated by small-leaved shrubs less than 2 m tall and/or bracken.

Shrubby forest has an understorey dominated by small-leaved shurbs more than 2 m tall.

Wet forest has an understorey dominated by broad-leaved tall shrubs and small trees.

Mixed forest has myrtle, sassafras, horizontal or celerytop pine in the understorey. (Refer to wet forest).

Oyster Bay pine and South Esk pine woodland and forest is doimnated by Oyster bay pine or South Esk pine.

She-oak woodland and forest has a tree layer dominated by she-oak but eucalypts also present.