Regional ecosystem details for 2.3.28
| Regional ecosystem | 2.3.28 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem has been amalgamated into 2.3.29. |
| Short description | Melaleuca spp. woodland in depressions and shallow valleys on solodised soils and pale earths |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem has been amalgamated into 2.3.29. Melaleuca saligna and M. stenostachya woodland on the wettest areas and M. viridiflora woodland, with occasional emergent Eucalyptus microtheca, on other areas. Dense ground cover of Eriachne burkittii, Panicum decompositum, Sarga plumosum, Schizachyrium spp. And Aristida spp. Sedge lands in some depressions. Occurs on closed depressions and shallow valley floors on Tertiary and Quaternary alluvium, seasonally flooded; soloths, solodised solonetz and leached grey and brown massive earths. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 2.3.28a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 2.3.29a. Melaleuca viridiflora low open woodland to woodland, occasionally with M. citrolens, M. stenostachya. M. acacioides, Grevillea striata and Terminalia spp. may occur in the canopy. Emergent Corymbia polycarpa, Eucalyptus chlorophylla, E. microtheca and C. clarksoniana may occur. A shrub layer commonly occurs, including Melaleuca spp., Petalostigma spp. and Carissa lanceolata. The ground layer is tussock grasses, commonly Eriachne spp. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains and drainage depressions. Silty clay and texture contrast soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). 2.3.28b: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 2.3.29c. Melaleuca viridiflora low open woodland to low woodland, occasionally with M. citrolens and M. stenostachya. Emergent Corymbia polycarpa, Eucalyptus chlorophylla and C. dallachiana may occur. A shrub layer commonly occurs, including Melaleuca viridiflora and Petalostigma banksii. The ground layer is tussock grasses, including Eriachne spp., Schizachyrium fragile and Aristida spp. Occurs on old alluvial plains (recent Pleistocene surface). Grey-brown sandy loam and sandy clay loam soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). 2.3.28c: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community has been amalgamated into 2.3.21j. Melaleuca clarksonii tall shrubland, occasionally with M. viridiflora. A shrub layer, dominated by Melaleuca spp. may occur. The ground layer is tussock grasses. Occurs on shallow Quaternary alluvial plains overlying siltstone or duricrust. Silty clay soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). 2.3.28x11: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem has been amalgamated into 2.3.55b. Seasonal swamps with a combination of grasses, sedges and aquatic species, including Pseudoraphis spinescens, Eleocharis spp. And Nymphoides spp. A wooded fringe, dominated by Melaleuca clarksonii and/or M. viridiflora, commonly occurs. Occurs in closed depressions on Quaternary deposits in the Mitchell-Gilbert Fans subregion. Silty and sandy clay soils. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 34c). 2.3.28x13: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.3.54. Corymbia polycarpa open woodland to woodland. A lower tree layer commonly occurs, including Melaleuca viridiflora (predominantly), Grevillea spp., Erythrophleum chlorostachys and Pandanus sp. A sparse shrub layer commonly occurs, including Petalostigma pubescens, Melaleuca spp. And Alphitonia pomaderroides. The ground layer is tussock grasses, including Schizachyrium spp., Thaumastochloa spp. And Pseudopogonatherum contortum. Occurs on fringes of minor watercourses on broad, sandy plains. Riverine. (BVG1M: 16b). 2.3.28x15: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.3.55a. Melaleuca viridiflora (predominantly) and/or M. clarksonii low woodland, occasionally with Asteromyrtus symphyocarpa. The ground layer is tussock grasses or sedges, including Eleocharis spp., Pseudoraphis spinescens and Oryza sp. Occurs in seasonal swamps (wooded closed depressions) on gently undulating Tertiary sand sheets. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 22b). 2.3.28x17a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 2.3.56a. Melaleuca stenostachya and M. citrolens low open woodland to woodland, commonly with Eucalyptus microtheca, M. foliolosa, Terminalia platyptera, Grevillea spp., M. viridiflora and Excoecaria parvifolia. Emergent Corymbia spp. may occur. A shrub layer commonly occurs, including canopy species, Petalostigma banksii and Carissa lanceolata. The ground layer is tussock grasses, commonly Chrysopogon fallax and Sarga plumosum. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains adjacent to the Gilbert River delta. Grey to brown silty loam and sandy clay loam soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b). 2.3.28x17b: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 2.3.56b. Melaleuca stenostachya, M. citrolens and Eucalyptus chlorophylla woodland, occasionally with M. viridiflora, Excoecaria parvifolia and Grevillea spp. A sparse shrub layer may occur, including canopy species, Petalostigma banksii and Gardenia vilhelmii. The ground layer is tussock grasses, commonly Chrysopogon spp. and Sarga plumosum. Occurs on old alluvial plains (recent Pleistocene surface). Brown clay loam and texture contrast soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b). 2.3.28x2: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.3.55c. Melaleuca viridiflora woodland. The ground layer is commonly Eleocharis spp. Occurs on seasonal swamps (wooded) on Quaternary alluvial plains. Cracking clay soils. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 22b). |
| Supplementary description | Galloway et al. (1970), Dunbar, Leinster, Balurga, Mottle, Koolburra; Neldner and Clarkson (1995), 53, 139, 144, 158, 159; Perry et al. (1964), Dandry, Strathmore (north), Esmeralda (north) |
| Special values | 2.3.28: Seasonal wetland. Important feeding sites for water birds. 2.3.28a: Potential habitat for the golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius). 2.3.28b: Potential habitat for the golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius). 2.3.28x11: Seasonal wetland. Important feeding and moulting sites for water birds. 2.3.28x15: Seasonal wetland. Important feeding and moulting sites for water birds. 2.3.28x2: Seasonal wetland. Important feeding and moulting sites for water birds. |
| Comments | 2.3.28: This regional ecosystem poorly known. More information required to confirm conservation status. Subject to high total grazing pressure leading to habitat loss. Some soils prone to scalding and erosion. 2.3.28c: A rare, poorly surveyed vegetation community. 2.3.28x11: Subject to degradation from high total grazing pressure, particularly in the dry season. Eleocharis spp. are commonly excavated by feral pigs. 2.3.28x15: Subject to degradation from high total grazing pressure, particularly in the dry season. Eleocharis spp. are commonly excavated by feral pigs. 2.3.28x2: A rare ecosystem. Eleocharis spp. are commonly excavated by feral pigs. |
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.
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.
