Regional ecosystem details for 9.11.29
| Regional ecosystem | 9.11.29 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 4 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 9000 ha; Remnant 2021 9000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus crebra, Corymbia leichhardtii and C. lamprophylla woodland on steep to rugged metamorphic hills |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Woodland to open forest of Eucalyptus crebra (narrow-leaved ironbark), Corymbia leichhardtii (yellowjacket), C. lamprophylla +/- C. citriodora subsp. citriodora (lemon-scented gum) +/- C. erythrophloia (red bloodwood). An open sub-canopy can contain Acacia spp., Larsenaikia ochreata, Persoonia falcata and Grevillea glauca (bushman's clothes peg). A low open shrub layer commonly includes Acacia humifusa, Larsenaikia ochreata, Breynia oblongifolia and Indigofera spp. The mixed grassy ground cover often includes Sarga spp., Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass) and Aristida spp. Occurs on steep hills and associated plateau tops. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). |
| Supplementary description | Perry et al. (1964): Belmore Unit 1; Perry et al. (1964): Ortona Unit 2 and Unit 3; Perry et al. (1964): Torwood Unit 2 |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Ground fuels are typically sparse. Burn in association with surrounding country. ISSUES: This is a fire tolerant vegetation community, but will burn rarely owing to sparse fuels. Maintaining a fire mosaic in surrounding landscape will ensure protection of animal habitats and mitigate against wildfires. |
| Comments | 9.11.29: Is distinguished from 9.11.28 by the different landform and different subdominant species. Confined to Blue Range and adjacent hills east of Greenvale in the central 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.
