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Regional ecosystem details for 12.9-10.15

Regional ecosystem 12.9-10.15
Vegetation Management Act class Endangered
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Endangered
Subregion 2, 5, 11.31, (1), (6), (3)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 39000 ha; Remnant 2021 5000 ha
Short description Semi-evergreen vine thicket with Brachychiton rupestris on sedimentary rocks
Structure code Low Closed Forest
Description Low microphyll vine forest +/- Araucaria cunninghamii and semi-evergreen vine thicket. Characteristic species include Brachychiton rupestris, Flindersia collina, F. australis, Alectryon diversifolius, A. subdentatus, Elattostachys xylocarpa, Erythroxylum sp. (Splityard Creek L.Pedley 5360), Psydrax odorata forma buxifolia, Diospyros geminata, Planchonella cotinifolia, Croton insularis, Bridelia exaltata and Bursaria incana. Melaleuca bracteata is often present along watercourses. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 7a).
Supplementary description Bean et al. (1998), G18, H1
Protected areas Conondale NP, Benarkin NP, Cressbrook CP, Main Range NP, Dwyers Scrub CP, Tarong NP, Cherbourg CP, Tenthill CP, Gatton NP
Special values 12.9-10.15: Habitat for vulnerable plant species Cupaniopsis tomentella and Phebalium distans, and near threatened plant species including Callitris baileyi.
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.
Comments 12.9-10.15: In places the RE grades into RE 12.9-10.6. Characteristic localities for the RE are Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys. Extensively cleared for pasture and cropping. Remnants require intensive management because of invasion by weeds and fire damage on margins.

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