Regional ecosystem details for 11.12.3
| Regional ecosystem | 11.12.3 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 12, 22, 2, 14, (18), (27), (6), (31), (21), (12.6), (12.5), (8.3), (11) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 158000 ha; Remnant 2021 56000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus crebra, E. tereticornis, Angophora leiocarpa woodland on igneous rocks especially granite |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus crebra, E. tereticornis +/- Angophora leiocarpa and E. melanophloia woodland. Other tree species that may be present include Corymbia clarksoniana, C. tessellaris, C. erythrophloia, C. citriodora and E. exserta. There is usually a low tree layer with species including Alphitonia excelsa and Petalostigma pubescens. Occurs on hills and lower slopes derived from granitic rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). |
| Supplementary description | Kent (1987), Pt1 |
| Protected areas | Mount Archer NP, Bukkulla CP, Beeron NP, Eungella NP, Baga NP, Auburn River NP, Flat Top Range RR |
| Special values | 11.12.3: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Acacia tingoorensis, Callicarpa thozetii, Cycas ophiolitica, Parsonsia larcomensis, Zieria inexpectata. |
| 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: 5 - 10 years). INTERVAL_MIN: 5. 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. |
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.
