Australian Alps National Parks

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View from Abbott Ridge, Kosciuszko National Park | Lois Padgham

Soils of the Australian Alps

Mt Gudgenby | Lois Padgham

Unlike many mountain ranges around the world which are formed primarily from rock, the Australian Alps are distinguished by bedrock covered by a large range of soil types. This factsheet explores the unique nature of these soil mountains through:

A glossary and list of references is included.

 

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