Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.14
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.14 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 7, 8, (5), (4), (9) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 1000 ha; Remnant 2021 1000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus grandis open forest to woodland, or Corymbia intermedia, E. pellita and E. grandis open forest to woodland (or vine forest with these species as emergents) on metamorphics |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus grandis (rose gum) open forest to woodland, or Corymbia intermedia (pink bloodwood), E. pellita (red stringybark), and E. grandis, open forest to woodland (or vine forest with these species as emergents). Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.11.14a: Eucalyptus grandis tall open forest and woodland. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a). 7.11.14b: Eucalyptus grandis tall open forest and woodland, with a well-developed vine forest understorey. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a). 7.11.14c: Corymbia intermedia, Eucalyptus pellita, E. grandis, E. pellita x E. grandis, tall open forest with Acacia celsa and Allocasuarina torulosa. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a). 7.11.14d: Corymbia intermedia, Eucalyptus pellita, E. grandis, E. pellita x E. grandis, tall open forest with Acacia celsa and Allocasuarina torulosa, and with a very well-developed vine forest understorey. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M121, M121v, M56, M56v, Q56, Q56v; Tracey and Webb (1975), 13c |
| Protected areas | Dinden NP, Gadgarra NP, Little Mulgrave NP, Danbulla NP, Wooroonooran NP, Danbulla South FR, Paluma Range NP, Mount Windsor NP, Daintree NP (CYPAL) |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: After the wet season when rain is reliably expected and there is good soil moisture. Burning in the dry season (Oct-Dec) will give high intensity fires. INTENSITY: Low to moderate with occasional high to control overabundance of tree recruitment in mid-stratum. INTERVAL: 3-5 years for grassy understorey. 6-10 years for shrubby understorey. INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 10. STRATEGY: Aim for a good fire coverage to limit forest transitioning. Do not target moist areas, such as in or near gullies as these will provide a mosaic of denser vegetation and refuge for some plant species. ISSUES: High intensity fires can be used to control an over-abundance of mid-storey recruitment; once controlled return to normal fire regime. Follow-up fires may be required to control more advanced tree recruitment (e.g., of rainforest pioneers). |
| Comments | 7.11.14: The development of a dense rainforest sub canopy effectively fire proofs this ecosystem and prevents the regeneration of the Eucalyptus grandis. This ecosystem is severely threatened by this process, with a large proportion now invaded by vine forest. 7.11.14b: Well-developed vine forest understorey is probably a condition state caused by infrequent burning. 7.11.14c: This vegetation community is not currently mapped because all examples are vine forest-invaded which changes them to 7.11.14d. 7.11.14d: Well-developed vine forest understorey is probably a condition state caused by infrequent burning. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13 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.
