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Regional ecosystem details for 12.11.15

Regional ecosystem 12.11.15
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 7, (3), (10)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 10000 ha; Remnant 2021 7000 ha
Short description Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia open woodland with Xanthorrhoea johnsonii understorey on serpentinite
Structure code Open Woodland
Description Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia open woodland +/- E. acmenoides, Allocasuarina torulosa, E. siderophloia, E. crebra, Angophora subvelutina, E. tindaliae and Banksia integrifolia. Xanthorrhoea johnsonii prominent in understorey. Patches of Leptospermum spp. Shrubland occur in places. Occurs on serpentinite. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9h).
Supplementary description Bean et al. (1998), K1
Protected areas Wrattens RR, Wrattens CP, Wrattens NP, Conondale NP
Special values 12.11.15: Habitat for threatened plant species including Thesium australe. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Summer to winter. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 4-25 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 4. INTERVAL_MAX: 25. STRATEGY: Aim for 40-60% mosaic burn. Burn with soil moisture and with a spot ignition strategy so that a patchwork of burnt/unburnt country is achieved. Variability in season and fire intensity is important. ISSUES: The fire regime should maintain a mosaic of grassy and shrubby understoreys.
Comments 12.11.15: Mostly restricted to south-central part of bioregion around Widgee-Kilkivan. Patches of Leptospermum spp. shrubland occur in places, for example east of Kilkivan.

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.

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Last updated
14 May 2024