Regional ecosystem details for 12.2.18
| Regional ecosystem | 12.2.18 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 12 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 20 ha; Remnant 2021 20 ha |
| Short description | Abutilon albescens +/- Wollastonia uniflora low shrubland, restricted to coral, shingle and sand cays |
| Structure code | Shrubland |
| Description | Abutilon albescens +/- Wollastonia uniflora low shrubland. The shrubland formation of Abutilon albescens is 0.4-2 m tall with 15-35% FPC, whereas the open heath is 1-1.5 m tall and 35-70% FPC. Some of the Abutilon albescens stands are monospecific. Other species frequently recorded include Wollastonia uniflora, Ipomoea violacea, Lepturus repens (0.4 m, 10-15% FPC), Achyranthes aspera (0.4 m, 5-10% FPC), Plumbago zeylanica (0.4 m, 3% FPC), Boerhavia albiflora var. albiflora (2% FPC), B. mutabilis (2% FPC), *Portulaca oleracea (<1% FPC), Sporobolus virginicus (<1% FPC) and Tribulus cistoides (<1% FPC). In some situations Guilandia bonduc may be an abundant scrambling shrub. Litter cover ranges from 15-35%. Restricted to coral, shingle and sand cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.2.18a: Wollastonia uniflora +/- Abutilon albescens +/- Plumbago zeylanica herbland. Restricted to coral, shingle and sand cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28d). 12.2.18b: Plumbago zeylanica / Canavalia rosea / Lepturus repens herbland. Restricted to coral, shingle and sand cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28d). 12.2.18c: Abutilon albescens shrubland. Restricted to coral, shingle and sand cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a). 12.2.18d: Guilandina bonduc closed scrub. Coral atolls. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a). |
| Supplementary description | Batianoff et. al (2009) 8; Batianoff et. al (2012) 5,5a,5b; |
| Protected areas | Capricornia Cays NP (S), Capricornia Cays NP |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. ISSUES: Do not burn deliberately. These islands are nesting habitat for seabirds; fire at inappropriate times could disrupt breeding cycles. |
| Comments | 12.2.18a: Most Islands in Capricornia Cays National Park. 12.2.18b: One Tree Island. 12.2.18c: Most islands of Capricornia Cays National Park. 12.2.18d: Lady Musgrave Island and West Hoskyn Island in the Capricornia Cays National Park. |
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 ( https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/ecosystems/remnant-vegetation/ ).
