Regional ecosystem details for 3.5.33
| Regional ecosystem | 3.5.33 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 4, (1) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 40000 ha; Remnant 2021 40000 ha |
| Short description | Simple evergreen notophyll vine forest on sand plains |
| Structure code | Closed Forest |
| Description | Simple evergreen notophyll vine forest with frequent canopy species including Acacia polystachya, Welchiodendron longivalve (yellow box-penda), Endiandra glauca, Flindersia ifflaiana (hickory ash), Syzygium forte and Buchanania arborescens. A range of other rainforest species and heath species such as Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree), Asteromyrtus brassii and Choriceras tricorne may also be present in the canopy layer. Some canopy species including Callitris intratropica may also occur as emergents. A very sparse to dense subcanopy contains a similar range of species. The very sparse to mid-dense mixed shrub layer often includes Atractocarpus sessilis, Choriceras tricorne, Wilkiea rigidifolia and juvenile canopy species. The composition of these layers varies between individual vine forest patches. Thin wiry vines such as Hypserpa laurina, Jasminum didymum, Flagellaria indica, Smilax australis and S. glyciphylla are frequent. Scattered epiphytic orchids and creepers such as Dischidia major and Dischidia ovata are present on the lower branches of the canopy trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter, and rocks frequently outcrop. Scattered ferns, graminoids and tree seedlings are usually present. Occurs as discrete patches on sandplains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 2c). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 25, 24. Stanton & Fell (2005) 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 |
| Protected areas | Apudthama NP (CYPAL), Bromley (Kungkaychi) NP (CYPAL), Batavia NP (CYPAL), Bromley (Ampulin) NP (CYPAL), Jardine River NP, Heathlands RR |
| Special values | 3.5.33: Relatively young vine forest with Callitris intratropica emergents. |
| 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 | 3.5.33: The RE 3.10.3 and 3.10.2 and the vegetation community 3.7.1x1a and 3.5.4x3 were amalgamated into this RE. This RE also occurs in small patches on outcrops of deeply weathered rock (land zone 7) and sandstone outcrops (land zone 10).This Regional Ecosystem is invading surrounding communities and this is evident where Callitris intratropica is noticeable in the canopy and or emergent layer or where heath species are prominent in the canopy. North-east of bioregion, McHenry Uplands. |
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.
