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Regional ecosystem details for 12.9-10.26

Regional ecosystem 12.9-10.26
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 2, (3)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 500 ha; Remnant 2021 200 ha
Short description Eucalyptus baileyana and/or E. planchoniana and/or E. psammitica woodland to open forest on quartzose sandstone
Structure code Open Forest
Description Eucalyptus baileyana and/or E. planchoniana woodland to open forest. Other commonly associated species include Angophora woodsiana, E. tindaliae, E. carnea, E. resinifera. Eucalyptus psammitica may dominate areas of this ecosystem occurring in Toohey Forest. Occurs on quartzose sandstone scarps and crests. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a).
Supplementary description EPA (2006) H25a, H39h
Protected areas Toohey Forest CP, Daisy Hill CP, Springwood CP
Special values 12.9-10.26: This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Late summer to winter. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 7-25 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 7. INTERVAL_MAX: 25. STRATEGY: Aim for a burn mosaic of 40-60% over the burn area. A diversity of season and fire intensity is important, as well as spot ignition in cooler or moister periods to encourage mosaics. Late summer burns assist with maintaining control of fire intensity. ISSUES: Avoid repeated low intensity fires. Fires that are too frequent will eliminate obligate seeding species.
Comments 12.9-10.26: Previously mapped as 12.9-10.5c. Eucalyptus psammitica dominated areas mainly occur in Toohey Forest.

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