Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.46
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.46 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 9, 9.3, (3.2) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 800 ha; Remnant 2021 800 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus portuensis open forest, often with Corymbia nesophila, on near-coastal metamorphic foothills north of the Daintree River |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus portuensis (white mahogany) open forest, often with Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood). Near coastal metamorphic foothills north of the Daintree River. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M170, Q170 |
| Protected areas | Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL), Daintree NP (CYPAL) |
| 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. |
| Comments | 7.11.46: Occurs on siliceous sands with surface rock in places. Near-coastal, undulating to steep foothills. Mainly Wujal Wujal and the Cowie Point areas north of the Daintree River. |
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.
