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Regional ecosystem details for 2.1.1

Regional ecosystem 2.1.1
Vegetation Management Act class Least concern
Wetlands Intertidal
Biodiversity status No concern at present
Extent in reserves This regional ecosystem is sub-tidal and not mapped.
Short description Offshore tidal sands and mud flats, including sea grass beds
Structure code Bare
Description [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is sub-tidal and not mapped. Mostly unvegetated, but including areas of sea grass communities. Occurs on offshore tidal flats; sands and muds. Intertidal. (BVG1M: 35b).
Special values 2.1.1: Of national significance for waders and dugongs.
Comments 2.1.1: Threatening processes include damage from trawling and illegal netting.

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.

2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use. It is included in the regional ecosystem description database because the RE code may appear in older versions of RE mapping and the Vegetation Management regulation.

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Last updated
14 May 2024