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Regional ecosystem details for 7.12.18

Regional ecosystem 7.12.18
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Extent in reserves History of this RE is unknown.
Short description Microphyll vine forest often with hoop pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) on moist to dry granite foothills and uplands
Structure code Closed Forest
Description [RE not in use]²: History of this RE is unknown. Low microphyll araucarian vine forest (often with Araucaria cunninghamii). Typical species include Aidia cochinchinensis, Araucaria cunninghamii, Austromyrtus bidwillii, Bursaria tenuifolia, Canarium australianum, Celtis philippensis. Occurs on shallow soils on moist and dry foothills and uplands on granites. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 6b).
Supplementary description Olsen: 26
Comments 7.12.18: Confined to an area south of the Herbert River gorge, The Seaview and Paluma Ranges. Alterations to regional fire regimes are impacting upon the margins of this regional ecosystem.

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.

2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use. It is included in the regional ecosystem description database because the RE code may appear in older versions of RE mapping and the Vegetation Management regulation.

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Last updated
16 November 2023