Which types of forests and grasslands grow across Queensland?

Queensland features a diverse range of vegetation, varying significantly from the coast to the arid interior.1

Forests

• Rainforests: Tropical and subtropical rainforests are found in coastal and near-coastal valleys and ranges. These areas are noted for their remarkable plant and animal diversity, with northern rainforests designated as a World Heritage site.1
• Eucalyptus Forests: Open eucalyptus forests and sparse woodlands cover much of the coastal regions, though significant portions have been cleared for agriculture.1

Woodlands and Grasslands

• Inland Woodlands: Moving inland, the landscape transitions into low woodlands dominated by various acacia species, including brigalow, mulga, and gidgee.1
• Grasslands: Grasslands are typically found on heavier soils in inland areas. In seasonally arid regions, particularly on cracking clay soils in the east, Mitchell grass (Astrebla) is prevalent.12
• Arid Interior: The arid, sparsely vegetated interior is dominated by tough, spiky, tussocky spinifex grasses (Plectrachne and Triodia), which form characteristic hummocks.12