Regional ecosystem details for 3.5.20
| Regional ecosystem | 3.5.20 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 5 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha |
| Short description | Simple evergreen notophyll vine forest with Eucalyptus pellita on deep sands on sandstone plateaus |
| Structure code | Closed Forest |
| Description | Simple evergreen notophyll vine forest. Common dominant species are Argyrodendron polyandrum (brown tulip oak), Blepharocarya involucrigera (rose butternut), Chionanthus ramiflorus (native olive), Alstonia scholaris (milky pine) and Canarium australianum (mango bark). Eucalyptus pellita (red mahogany) and in places Syzygium forte form a conspicuous emergent layer. A tall open shrublayer contains a range of shrubs with frequent species including Aglaia elaeagnoidea (droopy leaf), Coelospermum paniculatum (Boorom), Cordyline spp., Memecylon pauciflorum and Trema tomentosa (poison peach). Scattered slender vines such as Pararistolochia deltantha and robust woody lianas such as Austrosteenisia blackii occur frequently. A very sparse ground layer is composed of tree seedlings. Occurs on deep sands on the sandstone plateaus on wetter gentle slopes and rises. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 27, 27-5 |
| Protected areas | Muundhi (Jack River) NP (CYPAL), Biniirr NP (CYPAL), Melsonby (Gaarraay) NP (CYPAL) |
| Special values | 3.5.20: High diversity of vascular plants, many with restricted distributions. Probable mixed forest ecosystem produced by irregular fires or cyclonic damage. With fire the rainforest elements may disappear. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: No deliberate fire management required within this unit. Undertake fuel reduction burns in surrounding vegetation utilising multiple small fires throughout the appropriate season to manage biodiversity values and to limit the extent and reduce risks of wildfire. ISSUES: Fire sensitive vegetation type. |
| Comments | 3.5.20: Restricted to the Battlecamp Range. |
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.
