Regional ecosystem details for 12.8.25
| Regional ecosystem | 12.8.25 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 2, 1, (9), (7), (3) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 4000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha |
| Short description | Open forest with Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. helidonica on Cainozoic igneous rocks especially trachyte |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Open forest with Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. helidonica +/- E. eugenioides, E. crebra, E. propinqua, Corymbia intermedia, E. biturbinata, E. moluccana and Lophostemon confertus. Occurs on Cainozoic igneous rocks especially trachyte hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g). |
| Supplementary description | Bean et al. (1998), J14 |
| Protected areas | Mount Barney NP, Moogerah Peaks NP, Tuchekoi NP, Tewantin NP, D'Aguilar NP |
| Special values | 12.8.25: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Acacia acrionastes. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Summer to winter. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 4-25 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 4. INTERVAL_MAX: 25. STRATEGY: Aim for 40-60% mosaic burn. Burn with soil moisture and with a spot ignition strategy so that a patchwork of burnt/unburnt country is achieved. Variability in season and fire intensity is important. ISSUES: The fire regime should maintain a mosaic of grassy and shrubby understoreys. |
| Comments | 12.8.25: Characteristic localities for the RE are Moogerah Peaks NP and Mt Fraser. |
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.
