Regional ecosystem details for 3.12.17
| Regional ecosystem | 3.12.17 |
|---|---|
| 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 3.12.18. |
| Short description | Eucalyptus leptophleba or Corymbia clarksoniana open woodland on igneous hills and ranges |
| Structure code | Open Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.12.18. Eucalyptus leptophleba (Molloy red box) or Corymbia clarksoniana (Clarkson's bloodwood) dominate the very sparse to sparse canopy. Corymbia dallachiana (Dallachy's gum) or Erythrophleum chlorostachys (Cooktown ironwood) may also be present in the canopy. A very sparse to sparse sub-canopy tree layer (4-10m tall) is usually present. A very sparse to sparse shrub layer is often present. Occurs on igneous hills and ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9b). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 3.12.17a: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.12.18a. Eucalyptus leptophleba (Molloy red box) dominates the very sparse to sparse canopy (11-22m tall). Corymbia dallachiana (Dallachy's gum) is always present in the canopy. E. chlorophylla (shiny-leaved box) is sometimes present with E. leptophleba and occasionally replaces it as the dominant canopy tree. Scattered E. cullenii (Cullen's ironbark) and Erythrophleum chlorostachys (Cooktown ironwood) trees are sometimes present. A very sparse to sparse sub-canopy tree layer (4-10m tall) is usually present where Eucalyptus leptophleba, Dendrolobium umbellatum (horse bush), Erythroxylum ellipticum (matchwood) and Brachychiton garrawayae (kurrajong) are the most commonly encountered species. Antidesma ghaesembilla (black currant), Flueggea virosa subsp. melanthesoides (white currant), Planchonia careya (cocky apple), Alphitonia pomaderroides (soapwood), Dendrolobium umbellatum and Grewia savannicola (dog's balls) are usually the primary species in a very sparse to sparse shrub layer (0.5-3m tall). The ground layer is mid-dense to dense and dominated by a variety of grasses including Heteropogon contortus (black speargrass), H. triticeus (giant speargrass), Sarga plumosum (plume sorghum) and Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass). Occurs on igneous hills and ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9b). 3.12.17b: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is now mapped as 3.12.18a. Constituent vegetation communities 3.12.17a and 3.12.17b now amalgamated into RE 3.12.18a. Occurs on igneous hills and mountains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9c). 3.12.17x1: [RE not in use]²: This proposed new RE is now mapped as 3.10.15. Eucalyptus chlorophylla (shiny-leaved box) trees dominate the very sparse to sparse canopy (6-10m tall). Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved teatree) and M. foliolosa (scale-leaved teatree) frequently occur as scattered sub-canopy trees (4-8m tall). Scattered shrubs (0.5-2m tall) are frequently present. The sparse ground layer is usually dominated by the perennial grasses Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass), Heteropogon triticeus (giant speargrass) and H. contortus (black speargrass). Occurs on granites near edge of Tertiary plateaus. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9b). |
| Comments | 3.12.17: Coen Inlier. |
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.
