Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.24
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.24 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 3, 7, 9, (4), (8) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 6000 ha; Remnant 2021 6000 ha |
| Short description | Closed vineland of wind-disturbed vine forest of metamorphic slopes, often steep and exposed |
| Structure code | Closed Vineland |
| Description | Closed vineland of wind-disturbed vine forest. Metamorphic slopes, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.11.24a: Open areas in vine forests, dominated by sprawling vines, commonly Decalobanthus peltatus and a number of other vine species, presumed to mostly originate from cyclone damaged Type 2a forests (where the entire canopy has been destroyed.). Generally foothills of metamorphic (excluding amphibolite) coastal ranges below 400 metres, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24b: Open areas in vine forests, dominated by sprawling vines, commonly Decalobanthus peltatus and a number of other vine species, presumed to mostly originate from cyclone damaged Type 2a forests (where the entire canopy has been destroyed.). Foothills of coastal ranges on amphibolite, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24c: Areas of mesophyll to notophyll vine forest suffering from extreme wind damage where at least half the canopy has been destroyed. Foothills of coastal metamorphic ranges (excluding amphibolite), often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24d: Areas of mesophyll to notophyll vine forest suffering from extreme wind damage where at least half the canopy has been destroyed. Foothills of coastal ranges on amphibolite, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24e: Complex mesophyll vine forest, suffering from extreme wind damage where at least half the canopy has been destroyed. Foothills of coastal ranges on metamorphics, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24f: Simple notophyll vine forest (often with Agathis microstachya) suffering from extreme wind damage where at least half the canopy has been destroyed. Foothills of coastal ranges, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24g: Complex notophyll vine forest (with emergent Agathis robusta) suffering from extreme wind damage where at least half the canopy has been destroyed. Foothills of coastal ranges, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). 7.11.24h: Semi-deciduous mesophyll vine forest, suffering from extreme wind damage where at least half the canopy has been destroyed. Foothills of coastal ranges, often steep and exposed. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 5d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M2ax(w), MA2ax(w), M66, MA66, Q2ax(w), Q66, M1ax(w), M6x(w), M8x(w), M4x(w) |
| Protected areas | Wooroonooran NP, Japoon NP, Daintree NP (CYPAL), Ella Bay NP, Basilisk Range NP, Djiru NP, Russell River NP, Mount Mackay NP, Tully Gorge NP, Dinden NP, Frankland Group NP, Walter Hill Range CP, Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL), Family Islands NP, Hull River NP, M |
| Special values | 7.11.24: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Austromuellera trinervia, Endiandra microneura, Euodia pubifolia. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Do not burn deliberately. Mosaic burning in surrounding fire-adapted ecosystems will minimise spread and severity of wildfire during severe weather events. ISSUES: Occasional hot fires in adjoining communities may be required to prevent expansion of rainforest elements. Edges are generally self-protecting but back burning from rainforest edges may be desirable. The occurrence of high biomass grasses in or adjacent to rainforest may detrimentally affect rainforest during fire events associated with dry weather. |
| Comments | 7.11.24: Naturally wind or cyclone-disturbed communities that appear to be in a stable state either due to repeated disturbance and exposure, or due to the perpetual prevention of tree regeneration under the vine tangle. Possibly also due to edaphic factors (unstable slopes). Widespread on near-coastal slopes north of about Cardwell. |
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.
