Regional ecosystem details for 12.11.7
| Regional ecosystem | 12.11.7 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 10, 7, (5), (3), (6), (11.18), (2) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 61000 ha; Remnant 2021 29000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus crebra woodland on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus crebra woodland. Other species such as Corymbia clarksoniana may be present in low densities or in patches. Occurs on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). |
| Supplementary description | Bean et al. (1998), G41 (in part), J23 (in part) |
| Protected areas | Kroombit Tops NP, Dawes NP, Wrattens NP, Good Night Scrub NP, Curtis Island CP, Curtis Island NP, Dan Dan NP, Wietalaba NP, Mount Walsh NP, D'Aguilar NP, Oakview NP, Mount Binga NP, Woowoonga NP, Pidna NP, Grongah NP, Moggill CP |
| Special values | 12.11.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cycas megacarpa. 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 | 12.11.7: This RE has been compiled from individual map sheets in addition to the units in Sparshott et al. (1997). Extensively cleared for pasture. |
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.
