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Regional ecosystem details for 11.11.10

Regional ecosystem 11.11.10
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 13, 10.3, 3, 17, (5), (18), (12), (14), (9), (15), (4), (6), (9.4), (7), (22), (27), (8), (11), (21), (19), (12.10), (10), (12.5)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 337000 ha; Remnant 2021 103000 ha
Short description Eucalyptus melanophloia woodland on deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics
Structure code Woodland
Description Eucalyptus melanophloia +/- E. crebra +/- Corymbia dallachiana +/- C. erythrophloia grassy or occasionally shrubby woodland or low woodland. Occurs on moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and Permian sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 17b).

Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include:
11.11.10a: Eucalyptus moluccana woodland. Eucalyptus moluccana, E. tereticornis may be prominent components of the tree layer, particularly on lower slopes. Occurs on moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and Permian sediments, usually on deeper clay soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13d).
Supplementary description Forster and Barton (1995), Carrara, Macksford (in part); Gunn et al. (1967), Craven, Hope, Rutland; Speck et al. (1968), Ohio, Bannockburn, Boomer, Malakoff
Protected areas Goodedulla NP, Kroombit Tops NP, Charon Point CP, Shoalwater Bay CP, Narrien Range NP, Bania NP, Snake Range NP, Gurgeena CP
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: Various. INTERVAL: 6-15 years ( shorter intervals north of bioregion: 3 - 7 years). INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 15. STRATEGY: Burn less than 30% in any year. Burn under conditions of good soil moisture and when plants are actively growing. All shrubby areas will carry fire after a good season. ISSUES: Management of this fire tolerant vegetation type should be based on maintaining vegetation composition, structural diversity, animal habitats and preventing extensive wildfire. Maintaining a fire mosaic will ensure protection of habitat and mitigate against wildfires. Planned burns have traditionally been carried out in the winter dry season; further research required.
Comments 11.11.10: Sometimes aligned in bands along strike belt. This regional ecosystem is subject to periodic canopy dieback due to drought in parts of central Queensland (Fensham and Holman, 1999).

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.

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Last updated
14 May 2024