Regional ecosystem details for 11.7.4
| Regional ecosystem | 11.7.4 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 32, 27, 26, 11, (29), (22), (18), (33), (31), (30), (16), (28), (3), (19), (6), (34), (12.10), (5), (21), (25), (12.5) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 352000 ha; Remnant 2021 228000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus decorticans and/or Eucalyptus spp., Corymbia spp., Acacia spp., Lysicarpus angustifolius woodland on Cainozoic lateritic duricrust |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Mixed Eucalyptus spp. woodland on Cainozoic lateritic duricrusts. Species can include Eucalyptus crebra, E. decorticans, Corymbia trachyphloia, E. tenuipes, C. watsoniana and Callitris glaucophylla. There is usually a distinct low tree to tall shrub layer comprising species including Lysicarpus angustifolius or Acacia spp. Occurs on low hills and ranges with shallow soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 11.7.4c: Eucalyptus decorticans +/- Eucalyptus spp. +/- Acacia spp. Occurs on low hills and ranges with shallow soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). |
| Supplementary description | Galloway et al. (1974), LU20; Kent (1987), CZ1; Gunn and Nix (1977) LU 12 |
| Protected areas | Wondul Range NP, Beeron NP, Junee NP, Stones Country RR, Taunton NP (S), Gurgeena CP |
| Special values | 11.7.4: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Acacia calantha, Acacia handonis, Acacia islana, Acacia rubricola, Acacia wardellii, Bertya pedicellata, Calytrix gurulmundensis, Denhamia parvifolia, Eucalyptus beaniana, Eucalyptus curtisii, Eucalyptus pachycalyx subsp. waajensis, Grevillea hockingsii, Macrozamia crassifolia, Macrozamia machinii, Melaleuca formosa, Micromyrtus carinata, Ochrosperma obovatum, Phebalium distans, Philotheca sporadica, Pomaderris coomingalensis, Solanum elachophyllum, Solanum lythrocarpum, Zieria inexpectata. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Manage surrounding country. Burn surrounding country only under conditions of good soil moisture and when plants are actively growing. Will be difficult to burn owing to a lack of ground fuel that normally occurs in this RE. |
| Comments | 11.7.4: Many areas have been subject to past logging which has resulted in a decrease in the number of trees in the larger size classes including many important habitat trees. |
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.
