Landscapes

When we look at the landscape we pay close attention to its landforms, soils, plants, animals, water supply and fire history. 

We know how to use plants, can read animal tracks and understand the significance of weather changes. This knowledge comes from the Tjukurpa along with the responsibility to care for the land and its wildlife.

The landscape is divided into six habitat types. These are puḻi (rocky areas), karu (creek-lines), puṯi (acacia scrubland, often stony foothills), pila (spinifex plains), tali (sand dunes) and nyaru (burnt or regenerating areas).

The park supports vegetation ranging from eucalypt woodlands to spinifex grasslands. Unlike the less arid parts of Australia where eucalypts dominate the landscape, the most common type of trees in the park are acacias.

What ecoregion is Uluṟu in?

There are 14 defined terrestrial ecoregions across the globe. Eight of these exist in Australia. Uluṟu is part of the deserts and xeric shrublands ecoregion.

What bioregion is Uluṟu in?

The Great Sandy Desert bioregion.

What International Union for Conservation of Nature category is Uluṟu managed under?

Uluṟu is managed as an IUCN category two national park.