Regional ecosystem details for 7.8.8
| Regional ecosystem | 7.8.8 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 4, (6) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 4000 ha; Remnant 2021 2000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus tereticornis, E. reducta +/- Angophora floribunda open forest to woodland on basalt |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus tereticornis (forest red gum), E. reducta (Queensland stringybark) +/- Angophora floribunda (rough-barked apple) open forest to woodland. Occurs on basaltic krasnozem and prairie soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.8.8a: Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. reducta, Angophora floribunda tall open forest and tall woodland with Allocasuarina torulosa. Uplands and highlands on basalt, of the moist rainfall zone. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9c). 7.8.8b: Eucalyptus reducta open forest to woodland. Uplands and highlands on basalt, of the moist rainfall zone. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), B14c, B30; Tracey and Webb (1975), 14c |
| Protected areas | Tumoulin NP, Millstream Falls NP |
| Special values | 7.8.8: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Oenanthe javanica. |
| 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 | 7.8.8: The presence of Angophora floribunda is often diagnostic of this vegetation community. Occurs on gentle topography and on deep soils. Western and northern parts of the Atherton Tablelands. |
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.
