Regional ecosystem details for 2.2.5
| Regional ecosystem | 2.2.5 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Contains Palustrine |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 1, 10 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 5000 ha; Remnant 2021 5000 ha |
| Short description | Melaleuca dealbata woodland in swales associated with coastal dunes |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Melaleuca dealbata low woodland to open forest. A variable lower tree or shrub layer may occur, including Acacia spp. and Pandanus spp. The ground layer is sparse, commonly tussock grasses. Occurs in swales associated with Quaternary coastal dunes and beach ridges. Quartzose to shelly sand. Contains Palustrine. (BVG1M: 22b). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Commence soon after wet season when just dry enough to carry fire. Occasional storm burns; high intensity fires caused by lightning are a feature of this system. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 1-3 years or longer, 3-5 years in the south (i.e., latitudes below Karumba) and in riparian areas. INTERVAL_MIN: 1. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Maintain a landscape mosaic of time since fire to break up fuel continuity through the landscape and to avoid impact of late season wildfire. Ensure good soil moisture. ISSUES: Repeat early season burns where there are overabundant seedlings and saplings is not recommended. |
| Comments | 2.2.5: Was previously mapped as 2.2.2x4. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13 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.
