Regional ecosystem details for 12.9-10.28
| Regional ecosystem | 12.9-10.28 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Endangered |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 2 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 900 ha |
| Short description | Angophora leiocarpa, Eucalyptus interstans +/- Corymbia intermedia, E. tereticornis woodland on sedimentary rocks |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Angophora leiocarpa, Eucalyptus interstans +/- Corymbia intermedia, E. tereticornis C. tessellaris, C. clarksoniana, C. gummifera, E. siderophloia, C. citriodora subsp. variegata woodland to open forest. Lophostemon suaveolens is often present as a sub-canopy or understorey tree. Occasional Melaleuca quinquenervia on lower slopes. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g). |
| Supplementary description | Bean et al. (1998), H7 |
| Special values | 12.9-10.28: 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 | 12.9-10.28: Previously mapped as 12.9-10.12a. Eucalyptus interstans is the diagnostic species of this regional ecosystem and it often occurs as a subdominant component. Occurs near Esk. Subject to increasing fragmentation and urbanisation. |
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.
