Regional ecosystem details for 11.10.12
| Regional ecosystem | 11.10.12 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 6, 10, 15, 11, (24), (13), (20), (5), (23), (16) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 96000 ha; Remnant 2021 44000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus populnea woodland on medium to coarse-grained sedimentary rocks |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus populnea predominates and forms a distinct but discontinuous canopy (8-14 m high). Eremophila mitchellii usually dominates a distinct low tree/ tall shrub layer (2-4 m tall). Scattered low shrubs are often present and in places, Pimelea microcephala forms an open, low shrub layer. The ground layer varies from sparse to moderately dense and is dominated by perennial grasses, although forbs are seasonally abundant. Occurs on lower slopes of low hills with shallow soils formed from Cainozoic to Proterozoic consolidated, medium to coarse-grained sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 17a). |
| Supplementary description | Galloway et al. (1974), LU3; Gunn et al. (1967), Carborough; Neldner (1984), 34; Speck et al. (1968), Carborough; Story et al. (1967), Cotherstone |
| Protected areas | Snake Range NP |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Late wet to early dry season when there is good soil moisture. Early storm season or after good spring rains. INTENSITY: Moderate to high. INTERVAL: 6-10 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 6. INTERVAL_MAX: 10. STRATEGY: Burn less than 10-30% in any year. Burn surrounding vegetation under conditions of good soil moisture and when plants are actively growing throughout the year so that wildfires will be very limited in extent. Fire exclusion not necessary. ISSUES: Best protection from wildfires is probably the creation of a multi-aged mosaic in surrounding vegetation and perimeter burning. Planned burns have traditionally been carried out in the winter dry season; further research required. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13 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.
