Regional ecosystem details for 12.3.16
| Regional ecosystem | 12.3.16 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Endangered |
| Wetlands | Riverine |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 10, 3, 7, 8, (4), (2), (5), (9) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 14000 ha; Remnant 2021 4000 ha |
| Short description | Complex notophyll to microphyll vine forest on alluvial plains |
| Structure code | Closed Forest |
| Description | Complex notophyll to microphyll vine forest. Typical canopy species include Aphananthe philippinensis, Argyrodendron sp. (Kin Kin W.D.Francis AQ81198), Argyrodendron trifoliolatum, Diospyros fasciculosa, Drypetes deplanchei, Dysoxylum mollissimum subsp. molle, Jagera pseudorhus, Mallotus discolor, Melia azedarach, Mischocarpus pyriformis subsp. pyriformis, Planchonella pohlmaniana, Toona ciliata and Vitex lignum-vitae. Casuarina cunninghamiana may occur in scattered patches or low densities along channel banks. Grevillea robusta commonly occurs south of Maryborough. Emergents of Araucaria cunninghamii, Eucalyptus tereticornis and Lophostemon confertus may occur. Typical sub-canopy species include Streblus brunonianus, Cryptocarya triplinervis, Gossia bidwillii, Diospyros australis, Arytera divaricata, Capparis arborea, Cleistanthus cunninghamii and Polyalthia nitidissima. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains and channels. Riverine. (BVG1M: 4b). |
| Supplementary description | Bean et al. (1998), E3, E4 |
| Protected areas | Wongi NP, Eurimbula NP, Bulburin NP, Littabella CP, D'Aguilar NP, Moggill CP, Venman Bushland NP, Fairlies Knob NP, Baffle Creek CP, Neurum Creek CP |
| Special values | 12.3.16: Habitat for threatened plant species including Xanthostemon oppositifolius, Fontainea rostrata and M. ternifolia. Habitat for threatened fauna species including Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni and Ornithoptera richmondia. Important for fruit-eating birds, many of which migrate seasonally from upland to lowland rainforest. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Do not burn deliberately. Protection relies on broad-scale management of surrounding country. May need active protection from wildfire in extreme conditions or after prolonged drought. Planned burns should not create a running fire into vine forest. Ensuring conditions of good soil moisture and moisture of litter in surrounding communities will limit fire behaviour/intensity. ISSUES: Fire sensitive and not normally flammable. There may be issues with lantana and other weeds from fire and other disturbance. Remnants may be limited by frequent fire at the margins. |
| Comments | 12.3.16: Previously mapped as 12.3.1. Brisbane Valley and north and west of Gympie. Drier environments than 12.3.1a. Extensively cleared for agriculture. Prone to invasion by weeds such as camphor laurel Cinnamomum camphora, broad leaved pepper tree Schinus terebinthifolius, cat's claw creeper Dolichandra unguis-cati on margins and when disturbed. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13 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.
