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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 13.1 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