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Regional ecosystem details for 12.2.20

Regional ecosystem 12.2.20
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 12
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 10 ha; Remnant 2021 10 ha
Short description Pandanus tectorius open woodland +/- Celtis paniculata and Pisonia grandis, restricted to established cays
Structure code Open Woodland
Description Pandanus tectorius open woodland +/- Celtis paniculata and Pisonia grandis. Restricted to established cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a).

Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include:
12.2.20a: Pandanus tectorius low open forest to closed forest. Restricted to established cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a).
12.2.20b: Celtis paniculata woodland +/- Pisonia grandis +/- Pandanus tectorius trees with Wollastonia biflora / Abutilon albescens shrubs. Restricted to established cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a).
12.2.20c: Cordia subcordata low closed-forest. Restricted to established cays. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a).
Supplementary description Batianoff et. al (2012) 9,10;
Protected areas Capricornia Cays NP, Capricornia Cays NP (S)
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 12.2.20b: On North West and Tryon Islands in the Capricornia Cays National Park,. 12.2.20c: Tryon Island, Masthead Island and North West Island in the Capricornia Cays National Park; Vegetation unit 15.

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