Regional ecosystem details for 10.9.7
| Regional ecosystem | 10.9.7 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now partly mapped as 10.10.2 and partly mapped as 10.4.5. |
| Short description | Melaleuca uncinata dwarf open shrubland on Cretaceous sediments |
| Structure code | Open Shrubland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now partly mapped as 10.10.2 and partly mapped as 10.4.5. Melaleuca uncinata dominates the very sparse shrub layer. Melaleuca pallescens is sometimes a codominant. Acacia lazaridis is usually present. Triodia longiceps dominates the very sparse to sparse ground layer. Occurs on undulating terrain with gravelly, red sandy loam soil on Cretaceous sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b). |
| Supplementary description | Thompson and Turpin (in prep), M8b |
| Special values | 10.9.7: Habitat for uncommon plant species including Goodenia splendida. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Do not target for burning. INTENSITY: Do not target for burning. INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Do not target for burning. Most species are fire sensitive. Burning in adjacent fire adapted communities will reduce risk of wildfire incursion. Ensure fire encroachment is limited. Burns in adjacent vegetation, implemented in late wet to early dry season, may limit fire incursion into sensitive vegetation. ISSUES: Important habitat for wildlife. Fire exclusion or very low fire frequency will help maintain habitat trees. Melaleucas are fire-adapted, but too high an intensity or frequent fire will slow or prevent regeneration. Fire may occasionally trickle into these ecosystems when there is sufficient ground fuel, but intensity, frequency and extent should be kept low. |
| Comments | 10.9.7: Very restricted distribution, and is presently known from only the White Mountains National Park. The soils are shallow with low water holding capacity and low fertility. Plant growth is seasonal and pasture productivity is low. There are few palatable species and their cover is sparse. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13.1 pre-clearing and 2021 remnant regional ecosystem mapping. Figures are rounded for simplicity. For more precise estimates, including breakdowns by tenure and other themes see remnant vegetation in Queensland.
2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use. It is included in the regional ecosystem description database because the RE code may appear in older versions of RE mapping and the Vegetation Management regulation.
