Regional ecosystem details for 7.12.4
| Regional ecosystem | 7.12.4 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 6, 7, 5, (2), (8), (1) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 1000 ha; Remnant 2021 1000 ha |
| Short description | Syncarpia glomulifera +/- Eucalyptus pellita open forest of granites and rhyolites on deep soils |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Syncarpia glomulifera (turpentine) +/-Eucalyptus pellita (red stringy bark) open forest. Granites and rhyolites, on deep soils, of the very wet and wet rainfall zones. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), G13e, R13e; Tracey and Webb (1975), 13e |
| Protected areas | Girringun NP, Dinden NP, Girramay NP, Hinchinbrook Island NP, Wooroonooran NP, Tully Gorge NP, Grey Peaks NP, Paluma Range NP, Malbon Thompson FR, Hull River NP, Little Mulgrave NP, Macalister Range NP |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: After the wet season when rain is reliably expected and there is good soil moisture. Burning in the dry season (Oct-Dec) will give high intensity fires. INTENSITY: Low to moderate with occasional high to control overabundance of tree recruitment in mid-stratum. INTERVAL: 3-5 years for grassy understorey. 6-10 years for shrubby understorey. INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 10. STRATEGY: Aim for a good fire coverage to limit forest transitioning. Do not target moist areas, such as in or near gullies as these will provide a mosaic of denser vegetation and refuge for some plant species. ISSUES: High intensity fires can be used to control an over-abundance of mid-storey recruitment; once controlled return to normal fire regime. Follow-up fires may be required to control more advanced tree recruitment (e.g., of rainforest pioneers). |
| Comments | 7.12.4: This regional ecosystem often has a rainforest understorey, the height and density of which varies according to how recently this community has been burnt. Most of the rainforest species present are fast-growing secondary species. Occurs on gently sloping foothills and valleys on fairly deep soils (as opposed to 7.12.57 which occurs on shallow soils, and is also distinguished by its shrubland or heathland structure). Widespread across the bioregion, particularly eastern areas. |
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.
