What is the Monaro region?
Q: What is the Monaro region?
A: The Monaro region is a large plateau located in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It also includes a small area of Victoria near Snowy River National Park and the Australian Capital Territory is often considered part of the region.
Q: What type of soils are found in the Monaro region?
A: The Monaro region has both granitic soils which are very infertile, as well as chernozems which are some of the best soils in all of Australia, found near Cooma and Nimmitabel.
Q: How much rainfall does the Monaro region get on average?
A: Annual rainfall ranges from 430 mm (17 in) around Dalgety to 700 mm (28 in) at the eastern edge of the plateau. Occasional storms can produce very heavy rainfall.
Q: What type of vegetation was supported by these soils before clearing for farming?
A: Before clearing for farming, dry forest vegetation was supported by these soils.
Q: What is the main industry in this region?
A: Because the climate in basaltic areas is too cold for crops, raising sheep and beef cattle is currently the main industry in this region.
Q: What are some towns located within this region?
A: Some towns located within this region include Cooma, Bombala, Berridale, Adaminaby, Delegate, Dalgety, Nimmitabel and Jindabyne.
