Regional ecosystem details for 3.5.31
| Regional ecosystem | 3.5.31 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is not mapped. |
| Short description | Corymbia clarksoniana +/- Erythrophleum chlorostachys woodland on coastal plains |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is not mapped. Corymbia clarksoniana (Clarkson's bloodwood) dominates the sparse canopy. Erythrophleum chlorostachys (Cooktown ironwood) is a frequent subdominant tree, with Canarium australianum (scrub turpentine), Eucalyptus brassiana (Cape York red gum) and Corymbia tessellaris (Moreton Bay ash) sometimes present. The sub-canopy is dominated by Melaleuca nervosa (woodland paperbark), with a number of other species frequently present. The sparse shrub layer is composed of a variety of species, with Acacia crassicarpa (spoon tree), A. leptocarpa (a wattle) and Planchonia careya (cocky apple) the most frequent shrubs. The ground layer is sparse to mid-dense, with Mnesithea rottboellioides (northern cane grass), Eriachne triseta (wanderrie grass) and Heteropogon triticeus (giant speargrass) the dominant grasses. Occurs on coastal plains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9e). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 60-5 |
| Comments | 3.5.31: In the south-east of the bioregion near Hopevale. |
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2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use.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.
