Castlereagh Scribbly Gum Woodland
Overview
The most obvious presence in this vegetation community is the Scribbly Gum (Eucalyptus sclerophylla). Its distinctive smooth white bark that is usually covered in scribbles is hard to miss. Of all the original communities present in the Sydney Basin prior to European Settlement, Castlereagh Scribbly Gum Woodland has fared the best, with 56 % of its original distribution still present.
Dominant Plant Species
Use the links below to view the dominant plant species of this community.
Major Impacts
One of the main reasons for the reduction in size of this vegetation community has been clearing for urban and rural development. Issues facing the remaining stands include:
