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Regional ecosystem details for 2.7.16

Regional ecosystem 2.7.16
Vegetation Management Act class Least concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status No concern at present
Subregion 6, 4, (9.1)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 31000 ha; Remnant 2021 31000 ha
Short description Acacia meiosperma +/- Cochlospermum gregorii, Acacia shirleyi, Corymbia pocillum, Calytrix leptophylla shrubland on lateritic breakaways
Structure code Open Scrub
Description Acacia meiosperma shrubland to open scrub, occasionally with Cochlospermum gregorii, Acacia shirleyi, Corymbia pocillum, Grevillea pteridifolia and Macropteranthes montana. A lower shrub layer, commonly Calytrix leptophylla and Micromyrtus forsteri may occur. The sparse ground layer commonly includes Triodia spp., Schizachyrium fragile and Aristida dominii. Occurs on breakaways and slopes of lateritised, Tertiary sandstone hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 24a).
Protected areas Bulleringa NP
Special values 2.7.16: Supports plant species with restricted geographic ranges in the bioregion, including the threatened species Macropteranthes montana (V).
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Burn in association with surrounding landscape. Do not target with fire. ISSUES: Typically sparse ground layer that would not support fire. Mostly bare rock.
Comments 2.7.16: Previously mapped as 2.7.1x2a.

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