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Regional ecosystem details for 7.12.41

Regional ecosystem 7.12.41
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 6
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 600 ha; Remnant 2021 600 ha
Short description Podocarpus grayae, Callitris endlicheri and Acacia celsa heathland/shrubland on steep rocky granite slopes of the Hinchinbrook Island uplands and highlands
Structure code Shrubland
Description Podocarpus grayae (northern brown pine), Callitris endlicheri (black cypress pine) and Acacia celsa (brown salwood) heathland/shrubland. Steep rocky granite slopes of the Hinchinbrook Island uplands and highlands. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 6b).
Supplementary description Stanton and Stanton (2005), G218
Protected areas Hinchinbrook Island NP
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Maintain appropriate mosaic burning in surrounding country. Do not protect from fire but do not burn deliberately. ISSUES: This is mainly a self protecting community.
Comments 7.12.41: Restricted to Hinchinbrook Island.

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.

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Last updated
14 May 2024