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Regional ecosystem details for 12.12.17

Regional ecosystem 12.12.17
Vegetation Management Act class Endangered
Wetlands Contains Palustrine
Biodiversity status Endangered
Subregion 7, 5, 6, (10), (11.22)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 800 ha
Short description Semi-evergreen vine thicket on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, usually in southern half of bioregion
Structure code Closed Forest
Description Low microphyll vine forest +/- Araucaria cunninghamii and semi-evergreen vine thicket. Characteristic species include Brachychiton rupestris, Flindersia collina, F. australis, Alectryon diversifolius, A. subdentatus, Elattostachys xylocarpa, Erythroxylum sp. (Splityard Creek L.Pedley 5360), Psydrax odorata forma buxifolia, Diospyros geminata, Planchonella cotinifolia, Croton insularis, Bridelia exaltata and Bursaria incana. Melaleuca bracteata is often present along watercourses. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Contains Palustrine. (BVG1M: 7a).
Supplementary description Bean et al. (1998), G7 (in part)
Protected areas Oakview NP, Nangur NP, Kroombit Tops NP
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Do not burn deliberately. Protection relies on broad-scale management of surrounding country. May need active protection from wildfire in extreme conditions or after prolonged drought. Planned burns should not create a running fire into vine forest. Ensuring conditions of good soil moisture and moisture of litter in surrounding communities will limit fire behaviour/intensity. ISSUES: Fire sensitive and not normally flammable. There may be issues with lantana and other weeds from fire and other disturbance. Remnants may be limited by frequent fire at the margins.
Comments 12.12.17: Occurs in south of bioregion and extends into adjacent parts of the brigalow belt. Characteristic localities include Nangur and Mount Beppo. Cleared for pasture and cropping. Remnants require intensive management because of invasion by weeds and fire damage on margins.

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