Regional ecosystem details for 11.12.19
| Regional ecosystem | 11.12.19 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 2, 1 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 2000 ha; Remnant 2021 2000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus exserta, E. moluccana, E. crebra, Corymbia citriodora low woodland on igneous rocks |
| Structure code | Low Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus exserta, E. moluccana +/- Corymbia citriodora +/- E. crebra low woodland. Occurs on high altitude, Steep hills and ranges formed on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10a). |
| Supplementary description | Bean (1994) |
| Protected areas | Mount Abbot NP (S), Mount Aberdeen NP, Cape Upstart NP |
| Special values | 11.12.19: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Eucalyptus paedoglauca. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Early dry season when there is good soil moisture, with some later fires in the early storm season or after good spring rains. INTENSITY: Various. INTERVAL: 5-10 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 5. INTERVAL_MAX: 10. STRATEGY: A predominance of early dry season fires is recommended, although there is value in occasional late dry season fires, or storm burns, over small areas. Burning should begin fairly soon after the wet season. Where possible, ignite initial fires from upper ridges to burn down. Multiple dates of ignition within the same forest area will produce a mosaic of burnt landscape. ISSUES: Avoid ignition such that fires burn from the bottom of hills upwards. Too frequent fires may eliminate fire-killed shrubs and small trees (such as Casuarinas). Once boundaries are secured with early fires, late dry season and storm-burning may provide the intensity required to enhance seed germination of many species, but restrict spread and allow the creation and maintenance of a multi-aged mosaic. Ensure moderate densities of mature casuarinas, cypress pine and wattles are maintained; ensure the persistence of large eucalypts. |
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.
