Regional ecosystem details for 3.10.18
| Regional ecosystem | 3.10.18 |
|---|---|
| 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 3.5.19. |
| Short description | Asteromyrtus lysicephala +/- Jacksonia thesioides open heath on undulating plains and slopes |
| Structure code | Open Heath |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.19. Asteromyrtus lysicephala (back to front bush), Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree), Choriceras tricorne (Cape Choriceras) and Jacksonia thesioides occur consistently at high stem densities in the shrub layer (0.5-3m tall). A variety of other shrubs may be present and locally abundant. Scattered emergent shrubs and trees (1.5-10m tall) are often present, with Allocasuarina littoralis (black sheoak) and Grevillea pteridifolia (toothbrush grevillea) usually occurring at high densities. A sparse, low shrub layer (0.5-1.8m tall) is often present. The ground layer is short and open, with Schoenus sparteus the most consistent and abundant graminoids. Associated with undulating plains and slopes of sandstone plateaus. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 29a). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 171 |
| Comments | 3.10.18: A variant (vegetation unit 171A) is often seen in areas that appear to have been subject to very frequent fires. It has the appearance of a very sparse low open woodland with scattered Grevillea glauca (bushman's clothes pegs) and Banksia dentata (swamp banksia) trees 3-4 metres tall. Scattered shrubs (0.5-1.5m tall) are present but are very sparse. The ground layer is sparse and dominated by Schoenus sparteus. This RE has moved to 3.5.19x1. North-east. |
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2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use.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.
