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Regional ecosystem details for 2.10.3

Regional ecosystem 2.10.3
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Endangered
Subregion 9, 9.2, (9.5), (9.4)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 9000 ha; Remnant 2021 9000 ha
Short description Eucalyptus spp., Corymbia citriodora and E. acmenoides open forest on high plateaus on earths and sands
Structure code Open Forest
Description Eucalyptus spp., Corymbia citriodora, Corymbia spp. +/- E. acmenoides +/- Angophora costata open forest with scattered low trees and a well-developed grassy understorey. Occurs on high altitude sandstone plateaus; red and yellow earths, some sandy soils on plateau margins. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12b).
Protected areas Blackbraes NP
Special values 2.10.3: Bioclimatic isolate containing isolated and unusual occurrences of a number of flora and fauna species e.g. greater glider Petauroides volans.
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Progressive early to mid-dry season, followed by storm time. INTENSITY: Various. INTERVAL: 1-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 1. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Burn less than 30% in any year. Buffering unnecessary as vegetation community fire tolerant. Begin burning early in the fire season, with progressive patch fires burnt through the year. Stop burning when a network of fires and other breaks is sufficient to impede fire spread later in the year. ISSUES: Maintaining a fire mosaic will ensure protection of animal habitats and mitigate against wildfires.
Comments 2.10.3: Survey urgently required to verify status and to identify areas significant for fauna. Subject to widespread timber harvesting.

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