Regional ecosystem details for 2.5.15
| Regional ecosystem | 2.5.15 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.5.14. |
| Short description | Melaleuca spp. low woodland on plains on earths and podsolics (north) |
| Structure code | Low Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.5.14. Low woodland dominated by Melaleuca spp. including M. nervosa, M. acacioides and M. stenostachya. Corymbia polycarpa or Eucalyptus microneura sometimes occur as emergents. Associated trees include Terminalia platyptera, Lysiphyllum cunninghamii, Grevillea spp., Hakea spp., Excoecaria parvifolia and Petalostigma banksii. Shrubs are sparse and the sparse ground cover is dominated by Aristida spp. in the south and Schizachyrium spp. in the north. Occurs on gently undulating plains on Tertiary and Quaternary deposits; grey and brown massive earths and yellow podzolics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 2.5.15a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 2.5.14c. Melaleuca viridiflora low open woodland to low woodland, commonly with M. citrolens and Asteromyrtus symphyocarpa. Emergent Corymbia polycarpa and Cochlospermum gregorii may occur. A shrub layer commonly occurs, including Petalostigma banksii, Acacia spp. and Gardenia vilhelmii. The ground layer is tussock grasses, including Schizachyrium fragile, Thaumastochloa spp. and Aristida spp. Occurs on level to gently undulating Tertiary sand sheets. Yellow to brown sandy loams and texture contrast soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). 2.5.15x1a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 2.5.17a. Melaleuca stenostachya and/or M. citrolens low woodland to woodland, occasionally with Eucalyptus microneura, E. provecta, Acacia leptostachya and Terminalia platyptera. A shrub layer of Petalostigma banksii may occur. The ground layer is commonly tussock grasses. Occurs on undulating footslopes, stripped plains and outwash deposits on erosional Tertiary sand sheets. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b). 2.5.15x3: [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 2.5.30. Mixed low woodland including combinations of the species Melaleuca citrolens, M. stenostachya, Terminalia platyptera, Lysiphyllum cunninghamii, T. subacroptera. Eucalyptus pruinosa subsp. pruinosa, Melaleuca viridiflora and Grevillea parallela may occur in the canopy. Emergent Corymbia polycarpa, Corymbia grandifolia subsp. grandifolia and C. confertiflora may occur. A sparse, variable shrub layer may occur. The ground layer is tussock grasses, including Schizachyrium fragile, Aristida spp. and Chrysopogon fallax. Occurs on broad, level to gently undulating Tertiary sand sheets. Grey to brown sandy loams soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b). |
| Supplementary description | Galloway et al. (1970), Dunbar, Leinster, Mottle, Balurga, Strathmore (north), Cumbulla; Neldner and Clarkson (1995), 153, 157, 164, 165; Perry et al. (1964), Mayvale |
| Special values | 2.5.15: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Dendrobium johannis. 2.5.15a: Potential habitat for the golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius). |
| 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. |
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.
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.
