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Regional ecosystem details for 9.10.2

Regional ecosystem 9.10.2
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Palustrine
Biodiversity status Endangered
Subregion 2.6, 1, 2
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 50 ha; Remnant 2021 40 ha
Short description Springs and their associated vegetation on quartzose sandstone, limestone, metamorphic rock and granite
Structure code Bare
Description Springs and their associated vegetation. Occurs on quartzose sandstone, fine-grained sedimentary rock (limestone), metamorphic rock and granite. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 34e).
Supplementary description Fensham and Fairfax (2002); Fensham et al. (2004)
Special values 9.10.2: Springs associated with this ecosystem are significant for local fauna. Specialised organisms may be associated with hot springs.
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Buffer from fire. ISSUES: Fire sensitive. Do not intentionally burn. May tolerate low intensity fire.
Comments 9.10.2: Includes springs that are geothermally heated including the hottest spring in Queensland (~65 degrees C). Occurs throughout the bioregion.

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