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The autecology of Callitris collumellaris F. Muell. and associated eucalyptus spp. in south-eastern Australia

Clayton-Greene, Kevin Allen ( 1981)

This thesis investigates the ecology of C.columellaris in south-eastern Australia under three main areas of research; descriptive field ecology, experimental field ecology and experimental ecology of seedlings. Since C.columellaria in Australia rarely forms pure stands over large areas comparative studies involving some or all Eucalyptus species (E.albens, E.melliodora and E.microcarpa) with which it commonly occurs have been made in each research area. Field work was undertaken at two principal locations, Savernake, NSW and the lower Snowy River area. Supplementary data was also collected from Mitiamo in central Victoria. The two principal areas of study are typical habitats of C.columellaris, but provide a contrast in topography and associated species. In the text frequent reference to juvenile foliage will be made, particularly with respect to C.columellaris. A short discussion, with illustrations, on juvenile and adult foliage can be found in Appendix I. All nomenclature in this thesis is according to Willis (1972, 1973), unless otherwise cited.