Regional ecosystem details for 3.11.9
| Regional ecosystem | 3.11.9 |
|---|---|
| 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 3.11.11. |
| Short description | Eucalyptus cullenii and Corymbia stockeri subsp. peninsularis woodland on metamorphic hills |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.11.11. Eucalyptus cullenii (Cullen's ironbark) dominates the sparse canopy (9-18m tall). Corymbia stockeri subsp. peninsularis (gum-topped bloodwood) is usually present as a subdominant species. Other Eucalyptus spp. and Erythrophleum chlorostachys (Cooktown ironwood) may be present in the canopy and are occasionally subdominant. Planchonia careya (cocky apple), Eucalyptus cullenii, C. stockeri subsp. peninsularis, Acacia rothii (Roth's wattle) and Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved teatree) are frequent species in the very sparse to sparse sub-canopy layer (2-13m tall). The shrub layer (0.3-2m tall) is very sparse to mid-dense and dominated by a variety of species. The grasses Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass), Sarga plumosum (plume sorghum), Heteropogon contortus (black speargrass), H. triticeus (giant speargrass) and Schizachyrium spp. (fire grass) dominate the very sparse to mid-dense, ground layer. Occurs mainly on metamorphic hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13a). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 71 |
| Special values | 3.11.9: Habitat for the near threatened species Acacia armitii. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Dry season with occasional storm burns. INTENSITY: Low to moderate with occasional high intensity. INTERVAL: 1-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 1. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Burn less than 30% in any year. Begin burning early in the dry season, followed by progressive patch fires burnt through the year. ISSUES: This vegetation is fire tolerant. Management should aim at preventing extensive wildfire. Storm burns are used to add diversity to the fire mosaic, promoting perennial grasses and preventing vegetation thickening. |
| Comments | 3.11.9: Also Einasleigh Uplands bioregion. |
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.
