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Regional ecosystem details for 2.1.5

Regional ecosystem 2.1.5
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Intertidal
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 1, (8), (4), (7), (10), (3.9)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 700 ha; Remnant 2021 700 ha
Short description Tidal lagoons on coastal mud flats
Structure code Bare
Description Tidal lagoons, usually situated between two higher land masses flushed periodically by saline water. Occurs on coastal mud flats. Intertidal. (BVG1M: 35b).
Supplementary description Christian et al. (1954), Littoral; Galloway et al. (1970), Battersea, Inkerman; Neldner and Clarkson (1995), 194; Perry et al. (1964), Carpentaria
Protected areas Mutton Hole Wetlands CP
Special values 2.1.5: Most extensive marine plains in Australia. Significant wader habitat. Venturi wetlands.
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. ISSUES: Not at risk from fire.
Comments 2.1.5: Was previously mapped as 2.3.1x1.

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