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Regional ecosystem details for 12.12.5

Regional ecosystem 12.12.5
Vegetation Management Act class Least concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status No concern at present
Subregion 10, 7, 5, (6), (3), (8), (2), (11.18), (1), (11.22)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 347000 ha; Remnant 2021 191000 ha
Short description Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, Eucalyptus crebra woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks
Structure code Woodland
Description Open forest to woodland of Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, usually with Eucalyptus crebra. Other species such as Eucalyptus exserta and E. moluccana present in scattered patches or in low densities. Understorey generally grassy. Occurs on hills and ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10b).
Supplementary description Ryan, T.S. (ed.) (2012); Bean et al. (1998), H19
Protected areas Bulburin NP, Grongah NP, Kroombit Tops NP, Mount Walsh NP, Warro NP, Dawes NP, Castle Tower NP, Nour Nour NP, Beninbi NP, Littabella CP, Littabella NP, Mount Perry RR, Bania NP, Wongi NP, Eurimbula NP, Oakview NP, Mount Colosseum NP, Glenbar NP, Deepwater
Special values 12.12.5: Habitat for threatened plant species including Cycas megacarpa. 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. Burn to produce fine scale mosaics of unburnt areas. ISSUES: Control of weeds (e.g., Lantana camara) with fire might be required.
Comments 12.12.5: Individual 1:100 000 map sheets have been used to define this RE.

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