Regional ecosystem details for 7.12.33
| Regional ecosystem | 7.12.33 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 9, (9.3), (3.2) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 2000 ha; Remnant 2021 2000 ha |
| Short description | Corymbia nesophila woodland to open forest on granite |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) woodland to open forest. Granite. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.12.33a: Corymbia nesophila woodland to open woodland. Granite. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). 7.12.33b: Corymbia nesophila open forest to tall open forest. Granite. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005); G181, G169; Tracey and Webb (1975), 16k |
| Protected areas | Daintree NP (CYPAL), Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL), Mount Windsor NP, Ngalba Bulal NP |
| Special values | 7.12.33: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cooktownia robertsii, Dendrobium johannis, Habenaria rumphii. |
| 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 | 7.12.33: Central and western ranges on the north-eastern edge of Mount Windsor Tableland, and north of the Daintree River. |
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.
