Regional ecosystem details for 11.12.1
| Regional ecosystem | 11.12.1 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 2, 22, 5, 12, (18), (1), (14), (4), (27), (7), (9.4), (9), (17), (6), (3), (10), (8.3), (13), (11), (8.4), (10.3), (21), (19), (24), (12.10), (12.6), (12.5), (8.6), (8) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 1404000 ha; Remnant 2021 837000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus crebra woodland on igneous rocks |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus crebra +/- Corymbia erythrophloia woodland to open woodland. E. melanophloia is rarely present and may be locally dominant. Also includes localised areas may be dominated by E. persistens. Occurs on ranges on igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 11.12.1a: Eucalyptus crebra +/- E. exserta woodland. Occurs on undulating rises. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). 11.12.1b: Eucalyptus persistens low woodland. Occurs on acid-volcanic rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 19d). 11.12.1c: Dichanthium spp. grassland +/- scattered Eucalyptus crebra, Corymbia erythrophloia. Occurs on mid to lower slopes on granodiorites and felsic granities producing heavy clays soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 30b). |
| Supplementary description | Christian et al. (1953), Heidelberg; Forster and Barton (1995), Glassford; Kent (1987), Pt1; Speck et al. (1968), Hillmore, Irving, Toonda, Ohio, Bouldercombe |
| Protected areas | Homevale NP, Eungella NP, Homevale RR, Goodedulla NP, Cape Upstart NP, Mount Aberdeen NP, Bouldercombe Gorge RR, Crediton FR, Kroombit Tops NP, Auburn River NP, Tolderodden CP, Charon Point CP, Mount Hopeful CP, Cania Gorge NP, Mount Abbot NP (S), Abbot B |
| Special values | 11.12.1: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Acacia islana, Capparis humistrata, Corymbia petalophylla, Cycas megacarpa, Cycas ophiolitica, Macrozamia crassifolia, Sannantha brachypoda, Solanum graniticum. |
| 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. b, c: Various. Mainly low, but also moderate. INTERVAL: 6-15 years (shorter intervals north of bioregion 5 - 10 years). b, c: >3years. 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. b, c: Low to moderate burns can help limit the spread of fires. Burn less than 30% in any year. Burn under conditions of good soil moisture and when plants are actively growing. 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. b, c: Fire can be used to control weed invasions, although there are also risks of promoting weeds. |
| Comments | 11.12.1: Areas of this regional ecosystem within the Bowen district may have a ground stratum of Bothriochloa pertusa (Indian cooch). |
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.
