Regional ecosystem details for 3.12.16
| Regional ecosystem | 3.12.16 |
|---|---|
| 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 either 3.12.46, 3.12.47 or 3.11.7. |
| Short description | Melaleuca viridiflora and Asteromyrtus brassii woodland on granitic hills |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as either 3.12.46, 3.12.47 or 3.11.7. Woodland to low woodland of Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved teatree) or M. stenostachya (fibre-barked teatree). Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) or Corymbia stockeri may be present as part of the canopy or as an emergent tree. A very sparse to sparse shrub layer with a variety of species is usually present. Associated with granitic hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 3.12.16a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.12.47. Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved teatree) together with Asteromyrtus brassii, M. stenostachya (teatree) and sometimes Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree) dominate the sparse canopy (4-11m tall). Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) is present as part of the canopy or as an emergent tree (8-12m tall). A sparse shrub layer (0.5-1m tall) is present where Asteromyrtus brassii, Choriceras tricorne (Cape choriceras) and Neofabricia myrtifolia are often common. The ground layer is sparse and frequently dominated by Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass tree). Eriachne spp. (wanderrie grass), Schoenus sparteus and Aristida latifolia (three-awned speargrass) are frequent components of the ground layer. Associated with granitic hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28c). 3.12.16b: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.11.7. Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved teatree) together with Asteromyrtus brassii, M. stenostachya (teatree) and sometimes Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree) dominate the sparse canopy (4-11m tall). Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) is present as part of the canopy or as an emergent tree (8-12m tall). A sparse shrub layer (0.5-1m tall) is present where Asteromyrtus brassii, Choriceras tricorne (Cape choriceras) and Neofabricia myrtifolia are often common. The ground layer is sparse and frequently dominated by Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass tree). Eriachne spp. (wanderrie grass), Schoenus sparteus and Aristida latifolia (three-awned speargrass) are frequent components of the ground layer. Associated with metamorphic hills. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28c). 3.12.16c: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.12.46 Melaleuca stenostachya (teatree) dominates the sparse canopy (8-12m tall). Acacia leptostachya (slender wattle) is generally subdominant in both the canopy and sub-canopy layers. Scattered Corymbia stockeri and Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) trees are occasionally present and may emerge above the canopy. A. leptostachya, Jacksonia thesioides, Lithomyrtus retusa, Petalostigma banksii (smooth-leaved quinine), Melaleuca stenostachya and Neofabricia sericisepala (yellow teatree) are the most abundant shrubs in the very sparse shrub layer (0.5-2m tall). The ground layer is very sparse. The graminoids, Eriachne spp. (wanderrie grass), Thaumastochloa spp., Schizachyrium fragile (fire grass) and Schoenus sparteus making up most of the biomass. Occurs on granite ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 24a). |
| Comments | 3.12.16: West of Lockhart River. 3.12.16a: West of Lockhart River. 3.12.16b: West of Lockhart River. 3.12.16c: West of Lockhart River. |
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.
