Regional ecosystem details for 3.10.3
| Regional ecosystem | 3.10.3 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.33. |
| Short description | Simple evergreen notophyll vine forest with Callitris intratropica on low hills |
| Structure code | Closed Forest |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.33. A mid-dense to dense, even canopy (14-30m tall) is characterised by the conspicuous presence of Callitris intratropica (cypress pine). This species is sometimes an emergent tree reaching 35m in height. Other frequent canopy trees that may be codominants in places include Acacia polystachya, Welchiodendron longivalve (yellow box-penda), Flindersia ifflaiana, Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree) and Asteromyrtus brassii. A number of species may be present in the sparse to mid-dense sub-canopy layer (6-20m tall), however, Choriceras tricorne is the most commonly encountered tree. The sparse shrub/low tree layer (0.5-10m) is usually present, with Atractocarpus sessilis, Endiandra glauca, Antirhea ovatifolia and Choriceras tricorne the most frequent dominants. The composition of these layers varies between individual vine forest patches. Thin wiry vines such as Hypserpa laurina, Jasminum didymum, Flagellaria indica, Smilax australis and S. glyciphylla are frequent. Scattered epiphytic orchids and creepers such as Dischidia major and Dischidia ovata are present on the lower branches of the canopy trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter, and rocks frequently outcrop. Scattered ferns, graminoids and tree seedlings are usually present. Discrete patches on low hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 2c). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 25 |
| Special values | 3.10.3: Near threatened species including Cryptocarya claudiana occur in this ecosystem. Relatively young vine forest with Callitris intratropica emergents. |
| Comments | 3.10.3: Discrete patches on low hills of McHenry Uplands. This RE has moved to 3.5.4x3. North-east of bioregion, McHenry Uplands. |
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2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use.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.
