Regional ecosystem details for 2.10.2
| Regional ecosystem | 2.10.2 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 9, 6, (3.1), (9.2), (9.5), (9.3), (5), (4), (9.1) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 265000 ha; Remnant 2021 265000 ha |
| Short description | Mixed eucalypt woodland on plateaus, mesas and scarps on shallow soils |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Mixed woodland to open forest, including combinations of the species Corymbia gilbertensis, C. pocillum, C. serendipita, Eucalyptus crebra, E. miniata, E. shirleyi, E. similis, E. cullenii and E. tetrodonta. Occurs on plateaus, mesas and scarps on Jurassic and Cretaceous sandstones and conglomerates; shallow sandy or rocky soils and rock outcrop, some earths and podzolics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 2.10.2x1: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.10.9. Rock pavements and outcrops. Patches of shrubs and mallees may occur, including Acacia leptostachya, A. shirleyi, Corymbia serendipita and Eucalyptus chartaboma. The ground layer is bare rock with patches of Triodia pungens. Occurs on scarps, slopes and steps in Mesozoic sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 29b). 2.10.2x10a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community has been amalgamated into 2.10.10. Mixed open woodland to woodland, including combinations of the species Eucalyptus crebra, Corymbia leichhardtii, E. exilipes, Callitris intratropica, Corymbia citriodora and Corymbia setosa. A variable shrub layer commonly occurs, including Petalostigma banksii, Grevillea spp. and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii. The ground layer is commonly tussock grasses. Occurs on stepped scarps and stripped surfaces on Mesozoic sandstone plateaus. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). 2.10.2x10b: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community has been amalgamated into 2.10.10. Mixed open woodland to woodland, including combinations of the species Eucalyptus whitei, Corymbia setosa, E. crebra, C. serendipita, C. polycarpa and Corymbia grandifolia subsp. grandifolia. A lower tree layer of Melaleuca viridiflora, M. nervosa and/or Acacia julifera subsp. gilbertensis commonly occurs. The ground layer is commonly dominated by Triodia spp. Occurs on stripped surfaces on Mesozoic sandstone plateaus. Shallow, brown sandy loam soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). 2.10.2x10c: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community has been amalgamated into 2.10.10. Mixed woodland, including combinations of the species Eucalyptus crebra, Corymbia setosa, C. clarksoniana and C. leichhardtii. A lower tree layer may occur, including Acacia julifera subsp. gilbertensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Callitris intratropica and Grevillea parallela. A shrub layer commonly occurs, including Grevillea glauca, Bursaria incana and Petalostigma banksii. The ground layer is tussock grasses, commonly Aristida spp. Occurs on stripped surfaces and low rises on Mesozoic sandstone plateaus. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). 2.10.2x2: Semi-evergreen vine thickets. Occurs on plateaus, mesas and scarps in Mesozoic sandstone ranges. Skeletal sandy soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 7a). 2.10.2x3a: Eucalyptus tetrodonta and/or E. chartaboma woodland, commonly with Erythrophleum chlorostachys and Corymbia pocillum. Occasional canopy species include C. serendipita, C. gilbertensis, Acacia shirleyi and Eucalyptus cullenii. A variable shrub layer commonly occurs. The ground layer may include Triodia spp., Aristida spp., and Schizachyrium fragile. Occurs on plateaus, breakaways and slopes in Mesozoic sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14d). 2.10.2x3b: Eucalyptus similis, Corymbia erythrophloia, E. chartaboma, E. tetrodonta open forest. A lower tree layer dominated by Erythrophleum chlorostachys commonly occurs. A shrub layer may occur, including Alphitonia sp. and Gardenia sp. The ground layer is tussock grasses. Occurs on broad sandy valleys of colluvial deposits between Mesozoic sandstone hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14d). 2.10.2x5a: Corymbia serendipita woodland to open woodland, commonly with a lower tree layer of Acacia shirleyi. Eucalyptus chartaboma, E. similis, Corymbia gilbertensis and Eucalyptus tetrodonta occasionally occur in the canopy (and occasionally may dominate). The ground layer may be tussock grasses, hummock grasses or bare rock. Occurs on slopes, gullies and stepped scarps in Mesozoic sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 24a). 2.10.2x5b: Eucalyptus similis woodland to open forest, commonly with Corymbia serendipita, C. pocillum and Acacia shirleyi. Scattered shrubs may occur, including Jacksonia ramosissima and Acacia lazaridis. The ground layer is commonly Triodia spp. Occurs on mesa tops and stepped scarps in Mesozoic sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). 2.10.2x5c: Mixed open woodland to woodland including combinations of the species Corymbia trachyphloia, Eucalyptus chartaboma, C. lamprophylla and C. leichhardtii. Occurs on undulating to hilly Mesozoic sandstone terrain. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). 2.10.2x6: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.10.2x10c. Corymbia setosa (rarely with Corymbia leichhardtii and Erythrophleum chlorostachys) open woodland, or Corymbia erythrophloia open woodland occasionally with Eucalyptus crebra. A shrub layer of Grevillea glauca, Grevillea parallela, Bursaria incana, or Acacia julifera and rarely Xanthorrhoea johnsonii, or Acacia shirleyi commonly occurs. Occurs on plateaus or low jump-ups in Mesozoic sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a). |
| Supplementary description | Galloway et al. (1970), Starcke; Perry et al. (1964), Torwood, Boorooman, Ortona, Hampstead |
| Protected areas | Rungulla NP, Bulleringa NP, Rungulla RR, Blackbraes NP, Porcupine Gorge NP |
| Special values | 2.10.2: Supports locally uncommon plant species. 2.10.2x10a: Supports locally uncommon plant species. 2.10.2x3a: Supports plant species with restricted geographic ranges. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Burn in association with surrounding landscape. Do not target with fire. Burnt vegetation will recover best when soil is moist. ISSUES: Typically sparse ground layer that will not carry fire. Self-protecting in the landscape owing to their position. x2: Vine forest species are generally fire sensitive. |
| Comments | 2.10.2: A rare and diverse ecosystem requiring further analysis. Some areas subject to timber harvesting. 2.10.2x2: A rare ecosystem and poorly known. 2.10.2x3b: A rare but poorly surveyed vegetation community. 2.10.2x5c: A rare ecosystem but poorly surveyed. |
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.
