"NVIS Fact Sheet. MVG 6 – Acacia Forests And Woodlands".pdf

Australia's native vegetation, including Acacia forests and woodlands (MVG 6), is a crucial part of the country's natural heritage, providing various ecosystem services. MVG 6 is characterized by dominance of a single Acacia species, varying species composition along rainfall gradients, and comprising several typical Acacia communities, such as brigalow and mulga. The vegetation structure ranges from open forest to woodland, with canopy cover and tree height varying along regional rainfall gradients. The indicative flora includes dominant Acacia species, such as lancewood, mulga, and brigalow, with associated understorey species like Eremophila and grasses. MVG 6 occurs largely within the 500-900 mm annual rainfall belt, with a predominance of summer rainfall, and is found in an arc from northern New South Wales through central Queensland, extending into the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Approximately 27% of the estimated pre-1750 extent of MVG 6 has been cleared, with the largest area remaining in Western Australia.