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Regional ecosystem details for 12.3.14

Regional ecosystem 12.3.14
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 9, 8, 4, (10), (7)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 13000 ha; Remnant 2021 6000 ha
Short description Banksia aemula low woodland on alluvial plains usually near coast
Structure code Low Woodland
Description Banksia aemula low woodland +/- mallee eucalypt low woodland. Associated canopy species include Eucalyptus latisinensis, Corymbia intermedia, E. robusta and Lophostemon confertus. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains along coastal lowlands. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 29a).

Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include:
12.3.14a: Eucalyptus racemosa subsp. racemosa woodland to open forest. Other canopy species may include Corymbia intermedia, C. gummifera, Eucalyptus latisinensis, E. tindaliae and Melaleuca quinquenervia. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains in near coastal areas. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g).
Supplementary description Bean et al. (1998), D11
Protected areas Great Sandy NP, Deepwater NP, Glass House Mountains NP, Burrum Coast NP, Mooloolah River NP, Poona NP, Eurimbula NP, Palmview CP, Noosa NP, Bingera NP, Great Sandy CP, Cooloola (Noosa River) RR, Tinana Creek CP, Tewantin NP, Pipeclay NP
Special values 12.3.14: Habitat for threatened plant species including Eucalyptus conglomerata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12.3.14a: Habitat for threatened plant species including Eucalyptus conglomerata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Late summer to winter. INTENSITY: Moderate (to high; due to the inherent characteristics of highly flammable vegetation). INTERVAL: 4-12 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 4. INTERVAL_MAX: 12. STRATEGY: Aim for a burn mosaic of 40-80%. Ensure planned burn conditions are conducive to maintaining integrity of the landscape (i.e., use good soil moisture, recent rainfall and standing water on the ground). ISSUES: Intervals at the upper end of the recommended regime may be desirable to counteract detrimental impacts of a high intensity fire over 100% of landscape. This vegetation often contains obligate seed regenerating species and as such, the application of frequent fire may reduce species richness if the intervals between fire are not sufficient for plants to produce seed.
Comments 12.3.14a: Often found on stranded river terraces and higher level Pleistocene alluvium above the floodplain.

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