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Regional ecosystem details for 2.11.2

Regional ecosystem 2.11.2
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 3
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 300 ha; Remnant 2021 300 ha
Short description Corymbia capricornia or C. confertiflora low open woodland on isolated rocky metamorphic hills.
Structure code Low Open Woodland
Description Corymbia capricornia or C. confertiflora low open woodland. Wrightia saligna and Atalaya hemiglauca may occur in the canopy. A sparse shrub layer of Acacia spp. may occur. The ground layer includes Triodia pungens and Eriachne spp. Occurs on isolated rocky metamorphic hills (Mount Fort Bowen Sandstone). Skeletal soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 19a).
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Burn in the wet season or very soon after. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: Will possibly only carry sufficient fuel following years of good rain. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Burn when the soil is moist as it promotes post-fire recovery of spinifex. ISSUES: Ground fuels are typically sparse and will not normally carry fire.
Comments 2.11.2: A rare ecosystem with very limited extent. Previously mapped as 2.11.1x1. Mt Fort Bowen and Mt Brown.

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