Regional ecosystem details for 12.8.7
| Regional ecosystem | 12.8.7 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 1, 6, (2) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 1000 ha; Remnant 2021 1000 ha |
| Short description | Simple microphyll fern thicket with Acmena smithii on Cainozoic igneous rocks |
| Structure code | Closed Forest |
| Description | Simple microphyll fern thicket with Acmena smithii. Occurs on Cainozoic igneous rocks at high altitudes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 6a). |
| Supplementary description | Bean et al. (1998), G5 |
| Protected areas | Main Range NP, Bunya Mountains NP, Mount Barney NP |
| Special values | 12.8.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Muellerina myrtifolia, Pimelea umbratica. |
| 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 | 12.8.7: Replaces RE 12.8.6 in drier or more exposed situations. Main Range and Mount Kiangarow. |
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.
