Regional ecosystem details for 12.12.12
| Regional ecosystem | 12.12.12 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Contains Palustrine |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 10, 5, 7, 6, (3), (8), (4), (2), (11.22) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 246000 ha; Remnant 2021 53000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. crebra +/- Lophostemon suaveolens woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. crebra open forest to woodland. Other species present can include Eucalyptus melanophloia, Corymbia tessellaris, Angophora subvelutina, A. leiocarpa, C. clarksoniana (central and northern parts) and E. siderophloia with Melaleuca quinquenervia, Lophostemon suaveolens near drainage lines in moister areas. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks usually on lower slopes, especially granite lowlands and basins. Contains Palustrine. (BVG1M: 9g). |
| Supplementary description | Ryan, T.S. (ed.) (2012); Bean et al. (1998), I13 |
| Protected areas | Wrattens NP, Bulburin NP, Eurimbula NP, Grongah NP, Wongi NP, Wrattens RR, Elgin Vale FR, Deer Reserve NP, Mount Stanley FR 1, Eurimbula RR, Warro NP, Conondale NP, Crows Nest NP, Oakview NP, Mount Bauple NP (S), Mudlo NP, Castle Tower NP, D'Aguilar NP, D |
| Special values | 12.12.12: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cycas megacarpa, Paspalidium grandispiculatum, Coleus omissus and Xylosma ovata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Summer to winter. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 4-15 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 4. INTERVAL_MAX: 15. 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 | 12.12.12: Extensively cleared for pasture. |
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.
