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Regional ecosystem details for 12.2.8

Regional ecosystem 12.2.8
Vegetation Management Act class Least concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status No concern at present
Subregion 9, 4
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 22000 ha; Remnant 2021 22000 ha
Short description Eucalyptus pilularis open forest on parabolic high dunes
Structure code Open Forest
Description Eucalyptus pilularis, E. microcorys, E. resinifera and Syncarpia hillii open forest. Occurs on parabolic high dunes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8b).
Supplementary description Ryan, T.S. (ed.) (2012); Bean et al. (1998), B8
Protected areas Great Sandy NP, Naree Budjong Djara NP, Harry Spring CP, Tewantin NP
Special values 12.2.8: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Boronia rivularis, Glycine argyrea, Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi. This ecosystem is also known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Summer to winter. INTENSITY: Plan for low to moderate. Unplanned occasional high intensity wildfire will occur. INTERVAL: 4-8 years maintains a healthy grassy system. 8-20 years for shrubby elements of understorey. INTERVAL_MIN: 4. INTERVAL_MAX: 20. STRATEGY: Aim for 40-60% mosaic burn. Disturbance will maintain an RE structure of eucalypt overstorey with open understorey of predominantly non-rainforest species. ISSUES: High intensity fires occur periodically through time (which can kill trees), however frequent low to moderate intensity fires will create disturbance that will keep the understorey diverse. A follow-up burn soon after a high intensity wildfire can be considered to reduce germinating/resprouting mesic species.

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