Regional ecosystem details for 13.11.5
| Regional ecosystem | 13.11.5 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 3, 11.32, (1) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 19000 ha; Remnant 2021 11000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus sideroxylon, E. fibrosa subsp. nubilis open forest on metamorphics |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus sideroxylon +/- E. fibrosa subsp. nubilis shrubby open forest. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 15a). |
| Supplementary description | Young and McDonald (1989), 9e, Haselgrove and Cant (2009), 11f in part |
| Protected areas | Sundown NP |
| Special values | 13.11.5: Habitat for threatened fauna, regent honeyeater Xanthomyza phyrgia. Localised occurrences of Eucalyptus bakeri, E. viridis (mallees) and Melaleuca decora. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Autumn/Winter (Apr-Aug). INTENSITY: Low. INTERVAL: 10-15 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 10. INTERVAL_MAX: 15. STRATEGY: Burn < 20% of stands in any year, burning patches each year whenever possible. ISSUES: Need to actively manage. Eucalyptus sideroxylon (mugga) is harder to burn. May need late summer (March) burn. |
| Comments | 13.11.5: Frequently occurs as small patches. Highly fragmented, remnants heavily grazed. Poor management can prevent recruitment of tree species. Increasing shrub density in some situations. Subject to sleeper/fence post cutting. |
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.
