Regional ecosystem details for 12.11.14
| Regional ecosystem | 12.11.14 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 7, 5, 6, 10, 3, (2), (4), (11.18) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 124000 ha; Remnant 2021 32000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus crebra, E. tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia woodland on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus crebra, E. tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia grassy woodland. Other species including Eucalyptus melanophloia, Corymbia clarksoniana, C. erythrophloia, C. tessellaris, E. siderophloia, Angophora spp. May be present in low densities or in patches. Mid-layer generally sparse but can include low trees such as Vachellia bidwillii, Capparis spp., Dodonaea triquetra, Alphitonia excelsa and Xanthorrhoea spp. Occurs on mid and lower slopes on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). |
| Supplementary description | Ryan, T.S. (ed.) (2012); Bean et al. (1998), I13 |
| Protected areas | Wrattens NP, Conondale NP, Grongah NP, Curtis Island CP, Cherbourg NP, Wrattens CP, Curtis Island NP, Mudlo NP, Wrattens RR, Glenbar NP, Mount Walsh NP, Pidna NP, Dawes NP, Calliope CP, Woowoonga NP, Warro NP, Mount Binga NP, Bulburin NP, Crows Nest NP, G |
| Special values | 12.11.14: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cycas megacarpa, Macrozamia longispina and Coleus omissus. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Summer to late-autumn. INTENSITY: Low. INTERVAL: 3-6 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 6. STRATEGY: Aim to burn 40-60% of any given area. Spot ignition in cooler or moister periods encourages mosaics. ISSUES: The substrate is typically nutrient rich and grassy. Control of weeds (e.g., Lantana camara) with fire might be required. Maintain ground litter and fallen timber habitats by burning only with sufficient soil moisture. Burning should aim to produce fine scale mosaics of unburnt areas. |
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.
