Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.50
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.50 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 1, 9, (8), (3.2) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 600 ha; Remnant 2021 500 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus platyphylla +/- E. drepanophylla +/- Corymbia spp. open woodland to open forest on metamorphics |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus platyphylla (poplar gum) +/- E. drepanophylla (ironbark) +/- Corymbia spp. (bloodwoods) open woodland to open forest. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9b). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.11.50a: Eucalyptus platyphylla, E. drepanophylla, Corymbia intermedia, Lophostemon suaveolens open woodland to open forest. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9b). 7.11.50b: Eucalyptus platyphylla woodland to open woodland. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9b). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M42, Q16p; Tracey and Webb (1975), 16p |
| Protected areas | Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) NP, Kuranda West FR, Macalister Range NP, Dinden West FR, Dinden NP, Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) RR |
| 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 | 7.11.50: Helens Hill/Mt Poverty area (Herbert Valley) and scattered across the ranges north and west of Cairns. |
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.
