Regional ecosystem details for 13.3.1
| Regional ecosystem | 13.3.1 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Riverine |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 1, 2, (3) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 7000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus blakelyi woodland on alluvial plains |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus blakelyi grassy woodland or open forest +/- E. caliginosa +/- E. conica +/- E. bridgesiana +/- E. melliodora. Occurs on Cainozoic alluvial plains. Riverine. (BVG1M: 15b). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 13.3.1x1: Riparian shrubland on anastomosing stream channels +/- emergent trees such as Eucalyptus blakelyi, Eucalyptus bridgesiana or Angophora floribunda. Common shrubs generally include Melaleuca alternifolia, Leptospermum brachyandrum, Acacia floribunda and Acacia viscidula. The ground stratum is generally dominated by Lomandra longifolia and Carex appressa but other sedges, reeds and rushes such as Schoenus apogon, Carex gaudichaudiana, Carex lobolepis, Juncus continuus, Eleocharis acuta, Eleocharis atricha, Typha domingensis and Phragmites australis can also be abundant. Geranium neglectum, Dichondra repens and various grasses are also often present in higher parts. Occurs along major watercourses in granite landscapes. Riverine. (BVG1M: 16d). |
| Supplementary description | Young and McDonald (1989), 9a, Sparshott (2009), 6, 7 and 8, Haselgrove and Cant (2009), 3b |
| Protected areas | Girraween NP |
| Special values | 13.3.1: Habitat for threatened plant species including Melaleuca flavovirens and Melaleuca williamsii. 13.3.1x1: Habitat for threatened plant species including Melaleuca flavovirens and Melaleuca williamsii. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Autumn/Winter (Apr-Aug). INTENSITY: Low. INTERVAL: 5-15 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 5. INTERVAL_MAX: 15. STRATEGY: Burn < 20% of stands in any year, burning patches each year whenever possible. |
| Comments | 13.3.1: Cleared for agriculture and horticulture. 13.3.1x1: Cleared for agriculture and horticulture. Subject to invasion by blackberry. |
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.
