Potential Distribution of Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in Victoria

This map of the potential distribution of Heather has been produced from CLIMATE® modelling overlayed with

Overlays used

Land use:
Forest private plantation, forest public plantation, pasture dryland.

Broad vegetation types:
Heathy woodland; heath; sedge-rich woodland; sub-alpine woodland; herb-rich woodland; sub-alpine grassy woodland; montane grassy woodland

Colours indicate possibility of Calluna vulgaris infesting these areas.
Red = Very high
Yellow = High
Orange = Medium
Green = Likely

In the non-coloured areas the plant is unlikely to establish as the climate, soil or landuse is not presently suitable.

Potential Distribution of Heather

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