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Abstract

As might be expected in an upland region, the distribution
of plant communities is determined largely by low
temperatures, in particular by the degree and frequency of
frosts below -5°C, glazing storms, and ice-bearing winds.
The most significant single index which is readily available
is probably the mean summer temperature. A mean temperature
of 10°C for the warmest month has been accepted as the indicator
of the tree line (Daubenmire 1954). Most of the
Central Plateau above 1040m is thus in this category.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Jackson, WD
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, RST, Van Diemens Land, natural history, science, ecology, taxonomy, botany, zoology, geology, geography, papers & proceedings, Australia, UTAS Library
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
ISSN:	0080-4703
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.26749/rstpp.106.1.61
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	Edited by M.R. Banks.- Copyright Royal Society of Tasmania
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