Regional ecosystem details for 2.3.51
| Regional ecosystem | 2.3.51 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Palustrine |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 5, (3), (9), (9.5), (4.5) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 72000 ha; Remnant 2021 72000 ha |
| Short description | Seasonal swamps. Eucalyptus camaldulensis +/- Melaleuca viridiflora open woodland in closed depressions on Tertiary sand sheets |
| Structure code | Low Open Woodland |
| Description | Seasonal swamps. Eucalyptus camaldulensis low open woodland to open woodland, commonly with a secondary tree layer of Melaleuca viridiflora. The ground layer is sparse tussock grasses. Occurs in shallow closed depressions on broad, Tertiary sand sheets around the Claraville Plains subregion. Clay soils. Small areas of tussock grass or open water may occur. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 34d). |
| Special values | 2.3.51: Seasonal wetland. Important feeding and moulting sites for water birds. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Burn in the wet season or very soon after. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: Determine by assessment of fuel accumulation, previous fire history and wildfire risk. 1-5 years broad interval range. INTERVAL_MIN: 1. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Maintain mosaic of time since burnt and unburnt patches in surrounding fire-adapted landscape to mitigate impacts of unplanned fire. ISSUES: These do not necessarily readily burn because ground fuels are sparse. Riparian areas contain important habitat for fauna. |
| Comments | 2.3.51: Was previously mapped as 2.3.34b. Eleocharis spp. are commonly excavated by feral pigs. May be converted to dams for livestock water. Subject to degradation from high total grazing pressure, particularly in the dry season. |
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.
