Regional ecosystem details for 13.3.5
| Regional ecosystem | 13.3.5 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Riverine |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 3, (11.32) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 7000 ha; Remnant 2021 4000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus camaldulensis fringing open forest |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Fringing open forest of Eucalyptus tereticornis/E. camaldulensis, Casuarina cunninghamiana. Occurs along major streams on Cainozoic alluvial plains. Riverine. (BVG1M: 16a). |
| Supplementary description | Young and McDonald (1989), 9p, Haselgrove and Cant (2009), 3c, 3a in part |
| Protected areas | Sundown NP |
| 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 | 13.3.5: Disturbed by grazing. Dieback extensive in E. camaldulensis along McIntyre River. Poor regeneration of canopy species. Infestation by Phyla canescens and willows. |
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 ( https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/ecosystems/remnant-vegetation/ ).
