Regional ecosystem details for 3.10.7
| Regional ecosystem | 3.10.7 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 5, (6), (2), (9.3) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 13000 ha; Remnant 2021 13000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus phoenicea on wetter sandstone |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus phoenicea (scarlet gum) woodland with Corymbia stockeri subsp. stockeri (gum-topped bloodwood), E. portuensis (broad-leaved stringybark) or C. nesophila (Melville Island bloodwoood) often present in the canopy. A very sparse sub-canopy tree layer is usually present with canopy species plus Grevillea glauca (bushman's clothes peg). The very sparse to sparse shrub layer consists of canopy species, Acacia spp. Or Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass tree). The very sparse ground layer is dominated by Aristida spp., Schizachyrium spp. And Thaumastochloa spp. Occurs on the wetter areas of the sandstone. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 3.10.7a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.10.7. Eucalyptus phoenicea (scarlet gum) dominates the sparse canopy (18-25m tall). Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) is frequently present as a subdominant canopy tree, and Eucalyptus mediocris (mahogany) is frequently present. Acacia crassicarpa (spoon tree), A. flavescens (powderpuff wattle), Parinari nonda (nonda plum) and Syzygium suborbiculare (lady apple) are frequent sub-canopy trees forming a sparse layer (6-15m tall). A sparse to mid-dense shrub layer (0.5-6m tall), including many heath species, is usually present. The ground layer is sparse and usually dominated by grasses. The creeping vines Vandasina retusa and Flemingia parviflora are conspicuous at some localities. Occurs on the wetter areas of sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). 3.10.7b: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.10.7. Eucalyptus phoenicea (scarlet gum) dominates the sparse canopy. Scattered E. tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark), Corymbia clarksoniana (Clarkson's bloodwood), C. stockeri subsp. stockeri (gum-topped bloodwood) and Erythrophleum chlorostachys (Cooktown ironwood) trees are frequently present in the canopy. A very sparse sub-canopy tree layer is usually present with Grevillea glauca (bushman's clothes pegs) and Melaleuca nervosa (woodland paperbark) can be prominent in this layer. The very sparse shrub layer consists of a variety of species. The sparse ground layer is dominated by the grasses, Aristida spp., Schizachyrium spp. and Thaumastochloa spp. Occurs on sandy plains and ridges on sandstone. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). |
| Protected areas | Biniirr NP (CYPAL), Muundhi (Jack River) NP (CYPAL), Melsonby (Gaarraay) NP (CYPAL), Palmer Goldfield RR |
| Special values | 3.10.7: The only Queensland populations of Eucalyptus phoenicea occur in REs 3.2.9, 3.5.6 and 3.10.7. This species is widely distributed in the Northern Territory and Kimberley region. Potential habitat for the vulnerable plant species Euphorbia carissoides. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Commence planned burns early in the dry season, after the wet season when dry enough to burn. Use occasional storm burns but generally avoid periods of extremely hot, dry conditions. INTENSITY: Low to moderate with occasional high during storm burns. INTERVAL: 2-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 2. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Apply a mosaic across the landscape at a range of intervals to create varying stages of post-fire response. Burn 30-60% at the property level. ISSUES: To mitigate against the impact of late dry season fires, commence burning early in the season and continue through the dry to break up continuity of fuels across the landscape. Planned fire applied repeatedly early in the dry season may lead to woody thickening because fires are not of sufficiently high intensity; this may be exacerbated by stock grazing. Manage extent, intensity and frequency of fires judiciously, to avoid habitat tree loss. |
| Comments | 3.10.7: The vegetation communities 3.10.7a and 3.10.7b were amalgamated in to this RE. Battlecamp Range. 3.10.7a: This vegetation community is now dissolved into 3.10.7. Battlecamp Range. 3.10.7b: Battlecamp Range. |
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.
