Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.33
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.33 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 9, 8, 4, (7), (9.3) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus reducta open forest to woodland on metamorphics |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus reducta (Queensland stringybark) open forest to woodland. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.11.33a: Eucalyptus reducta open forest to woodland. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). 7.11.33b: Eucalyptus reducta open forest to woodland. Sedimentary rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). 7.11.33c: Eucalyptus reducta and Syncarpia glomulifera open forest to tall open forest and woodland. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M30, S30, M58 |
| Protected areas | Daintree NP (CYPAL), Mount Windsor NP, Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL), Kuranda NP, Mount Lewis NP, Kuranda West FR |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Cool, dry season (June-Sep). INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 2-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 2. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Mosaic burn < 30%. Begin burning early in the fire season, with progressive patch fires burnt through the year. Stop burning when the network of fires and other breaks is sufficient to impede fire spread later in the year. Storm-burning may be used to add further diversity to the fire mosaic. ISSUES: Ignition is most likely during hot, dry season (Oct - Jan). These fires are typically high intensity fires that can be difficult to control. Maintaining a fire mosaic will ensure protection of animal habitats and mitigate against wildfires. Fire management approach may be different in areas west of Kuranda to Mt Molloy. |
| Comments | 7.11.33: Subject to timber harvesting across its range. Central and western ranges north from the Atherton Tablelands. |
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.
