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Regional ecosystem details for 2.2.1

Regional ecosystem 2.2.1
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 10, 1, (7)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 9000 ha; Remnant 2021 9000 ha
Short description Casuarina equisetifolia +/- Thespesia populneoides, Hibiscus tiliaceus woodland on beaches and foredunes
Structure code Low Woodland
Description Casuarina equisetifolia low woodland to low open forest. A lower tree or shrub layer may occur, including Thespesia populneoides and Hibiscus tiliaceus. The ground layer is sparse and includes Spinifex longifolius, Chrysopogon elongatus and Ipomoea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis. Occurs on beaches and foredunes; unconsolidated siliceous sands or calcareous shell fragments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a).

Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include:
2.2.1x1: Spinifex longifolius tussock grassland with patches of Pandanus sp. and Cycas sp. Occurs on high generally stable coastal sand dunes. Contains areas of sand blow. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28a).
Supplementary description Christian et al. (1954), Littoral; Galloway et al. (1970), Inkerman, Battersea; Neldner and Clarkson (1995), 55, 196, 198; Perry et al. (1964), Carpentaria
Protected areas Finucane Island NP
Special values 2.2.1: Seasonally significant for turtle nesting.
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Do not burn deliberately. ISSUES: May contain species highly sensitive to fire.
Comments 2.2.1: Survey required to verify condition. Threatening process is infestation by *Cryptostegia grandiflora (rubber vine), Calotropis procera, Parkinsonia aculeata, Urochloa, Cenchrus and the impact of high total grazing pressure, high vehicle use and camping use. 2.2.1x1: Wellesley Island subregion only.

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