Habitats and Vegetation Communities
Generally habitats are places where plants and animals can find food , shelter and breed .
On the species indicator cards you will find a habitat icon that illustrates where you are most likely to find the animal or plant . Below is a general description and image of what some of these habitats look like but please remember that there are many more different types of habitats , too many to illustrute and describe and most vary from region to region .
Rocky Outcrops These are unique habitats that may only cover a small proportion of your property but are an important habitat to a wide range of animals . Rocky outcrops provide shelter and protection for many animal species , particularly reptiles which like to bask in the sun .
Litter ( organic ) There are many types of organic litter : leaf , bark , grass or a combination of all these . Many animals , some you will never see , use this organic litter for food , shelter and protection .
Dead Logs and Trees Dead standing trees and logs provide nesting hollows to a wide range of Australian mammals and birds . Pushed wind rows left long enough become home to many reptiles and small Australian mammals . They provide interconnected pathways and a concentrated source of food for a variety of animals . Logs are used for feeding , basking , breeding and as a lookout site .
Grasslands Grasslands are open habitats covered mainly in grass , but also with other plants , and a small number of trees and low shrubs . Insects , small marsupials , reptiles and ground dwelling birds live in grasslands and take advantage of the dense coverage provided by grass , which gives them protection from birds of prey . Native grasses are important food sources for many insects and several bird species .
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