eucalyptus woodlands location the eucalyptus woodlands are mainly found on the south eastern coast...
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Climate Climate doesn’t have extremesNorthern 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
Eucalyptus Tree…
Eucalyptus TreeSclerophyll forestDoesn’t lose its leaves every year and
it doesn’t have dormant periods.Growth is continualTakes advantage of any rain it
receivesAble to generate a growth spurtDoesn’t lose leaves in dry times
Eucalyptus LeavesThick, waxy cuticle
and hard tissue skeleton that work to reduce water loss
Leaves hang vertically to reduce transpiration
Sugar GliderMarsupialLocated in Eastern AustraliaLive in tree hollows on a bed of
leavesFeed on sap and eucalyptus plantsWhen food is scarce they go into
torpor to help conserve energy.
KoalaLocated in Eastern AustraliaLive in the Eucalyptus treesLive in societiesStrong claws and opposable thumbs
on front and hind legsFeed on the leaves of the EucalyptusSlow metabolic rate
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