Regional ecosystem details for 3.5.10
| Regional ecosystem | 3.5.10 |
|---|---|
| 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 3.5.36a (part), 3.5.37a (part) or 3.5.39 (part). |
| Short description | Eucalyptus tetrodonta and Corymbia nesophila woodland on sandy gently undulating rises and low hills |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.36a (part), 3.5.37a (part) or 3.5.39 (part). Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) and Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) dominate the very sparse to mid-dense canopy (10-28m tall). In most situations both species are present and codominant, however, C. nesophila may be dominant or occasionally absent. Corymbia stockeri subsp. peninsularis (gum-topped bloodwood) is sometimes present in the canopy. A very sparse to sparse sub-canopy tree layer (8-20m tall) is present with Erythrophleum chlorostachys (Cooktown ironwood), just below the canopy, Grevillea glauca (bushman's clothes peg), Parinari nonda (nonda plum) and Acacia rothii (Roth's wattle) the most frequent species. A very sparse low tree layer (2-8m tall) is sometimes present. The shrub layer (0.3-2.5m tall) is dominated mainly by species that also occur in the tree layers and is sparse to mid-dense. The shrub layer of recently burnt areas is usually mid-dense. The ground layer is sparse to mid-dense and dominated by grasses. Heteropogon triticeus (giant speargrass), Sarga plumosum (plume sorghum), Thaumastochloa spp. and Eriachne spp. (wanderrie grass) frequently dominating the ground layer biomass. Occurs on gently undulating rises and low hills on kandosol soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 3.5.10x1: [RE not in use]²: This proposed new regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.35 (part). Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) predominates forming a distinct but discontinuous canopy (9-25m tall). Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) is a subdominant to codominant canopy species. A very sparse to sparse sub-canopy layer (5-12m tall) is characterised by Asteromyrtus brassii, Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree), Grevillea glauca (bushman's clothes peg) and Acacia rothii (Roth's wattle). Scattered low trees (2-6m tall) are sometimes present and a very sparse to mid-dense shrub layer (0.5-2m tall) is dominated by heath shrubs such as Jacksonia thesioides, Neoroepera banksii, Choriceras tricorne (Cape choriceras), Asteromyrtus lysicephala (back to front bush) and Acacia calyculata (a wattle). These often occur at high densities. The ground layer is usually very sparse to mid-dense and dominated by the sedge Schoenus sparteus and the grasses Heteropogon triticeus (giant speargrass) and Eulalia mackinlayi (silky browntop). Occurs on sandplains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14a). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 101 |
| Comments | 3.5.10x1: Heathlands. |
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.
