Regional ecosystem details for 9.12.39
| Regional ecosystem | 9.12.39 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 4 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 4000 ha; Remnant 2021 4000 ha |
| Short description | Melaleuca viridiflora +/- Eucalyptus tereticornis +/- E. granitica +/- Corymbia intermedia low open woodland on igneous uplands |
| Structure code | Low Open Woodland |
| Description | Low open woodland to low woodland of Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved paperbark) +/- Eucalyptus tereticornis (bluegum) +/- E. granitica (granite ironbark) +/- Corymbia intermedia (pink bloodwood) +/- E. exserta (Queensland peppermint). Emergents of E. tereticornis and various Corymbia spp. often occur. The shrub layer is often absent though scattered M. viridiflora can occur. The ground layer is grassy and usually dominated by Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass), Heteropogon triticeus (giant speargrass) and H. contortus (black speargrass). Occurs on undulating low hills on uplands of igneous ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). |
| Protected areas | Pinnacles NP, Paluma Range NP |
| Special values | 9.12.39: Some vegetation communities within this regional ecosystem contain near threatened and threatened species and have old growth values. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Burn in association with timeframes of surrounding country. INTENSITY: Do not burn deliberately. Can occasionally tolerate low intensity fire. INTERVAL: Consider broad fire interval such as 4-6 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 4. INTERVAL_MAX: 6. STRATEGY: Apply mosaic across the landscape to create patches of uneven aged regeneration. ISSUES: Melaleuca typically grows amongst open eucalypt woodland communities and should be managed with fire in association with surrounding country. However high intensity fire may slow or prevent regeneration. |
| Comments | 9.12.39: Occurs close to the boundary of the Brigalow Belt west of Townsville. |
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.
