Regional ecosystem details for 3.10.8
| Regional ecosystem | 3.10.8 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.11.11x2. |
| Short description | Eucalyptus similis +/- Corymbia nesophila woodland on pediments of sandstone ranges |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.11.11x2. Eucalyptus similis (yellowjacket) and Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) dominate the sparse canopy (14-18m tall). Scattered trees of E. tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) and C. stockeri subsp. stockeri (gum-topped bloodwood) may be present in the canopy. The very sparse to sparse sub-canopy layer (2-10m tall) is dominated by Eucalyptus spp. and Corymbia spp. A sparse shrub layer (0.5-1.5m tall) is usually present where species also occurring in the canopy layers are dominant. The ground layer is sparse to mid-dense and dominated by grasses. Occurs on lower slopes and pediments of central sandstone ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 89 |
| Special values | 3.10.8: Northern outlying populations of Eucalyptus similis, which is extensive in the Desert Uplands bioregion. |
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2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use.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.
