Regional ecosystem details for 3.12.27
| Regional ecosystem | 3.12.27 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.12.43. |
| Short description | Welchiodendron longivalve and Melaleuca viridiflora low woodland on granite ridge crests |
| Structure code | Low Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.12.43. Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved paperbark), together with Welchiodendron longivalve (yellow box-penda), dominates the sparse canopy (4-8m tall). Acacia brassii (Brass's wattle), Euroschinus falcatus var. falcatus and Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree) are other frequent low trees. A sparse shrub layer (0.5-2m tall) is present with Alyxia spicata, Indigofera pratensis, Petalostigma pubescens (quinine) and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass-tree) dominant in some areas. The ground layer is sparse and dominated by graminoids. Eulalia mackinlayi, Eremochloa bimaculata and Cleistochloa sclerachne are locally dominant. Occurs on ridge crests. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28c). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 148 |
| Comments | 3.12.27: Iron Range area. |
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2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use.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.
