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Regional ecosystem details for 3.3.11

Regional ecosystem 3.3.11
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Riverine
Biodiversity status Endangered
Subregion 5, 2, 1, (6), (7.9), (9.3)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 4000 ha; Remnant 2021 4000 ha
Short description Melaleuca leucadendra +/- Corymbia tessellaris woodland on alluvium derived from metamorphic rocks
Structure code Woodland
Description Melaleuca leucadendra (weeping paperbark) and Corymbia tessellaris (Moreton Bay ash) woodland +/- Blepharocarya involucrigera (Rose Butternut) +/- Buchanania arborescens (native mango). A sparse sub-canopy usually contains canopy species, Lophostemon spp. and Leptospermum madidum. The grassy ground layer is generally sparse to mid-dense and includes Imperata cylindrica (blady grass), Mnesithea rottboellioides and Panicum trichoides . Occurs on alluvium derived from metamorphics. Riverine. (BVG1M: 22c).
Supplementary description Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 50
Protected areas Rinyirru (Lakefield) NP (CYPAL), Kalkajaka NP (CYPAL), Melsonby (Gaarraay) NP (CYPAL), Palmer Goldfield RR, Black Mountain NP
Special values 3.3.11: Important wildlife corridors.
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Early to mid-dry season. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. Burn only under mild conditions. INTERVAL: 3-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Burn less than 30% in any year. Patch burn early in the dry season so that wildfires will be very limited in extent. ISSUES: Restrict extent and intensity of fires.
Comments 3.3.11: Only small areas in bioregion, more extensive in Einasleigh Uplands bioregion. Threatened in places by alluvial gold mining. Heavily infested with weeds including Cryptostegia grandiflora, Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon* (green couch) and Mesosphaerum suaveolens*.

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.

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Last updated
14 May 2024