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Regional ecosystem details for 9.12.9

Regional ecosystem 9.12.9
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 2, 1, (6), (2.6), (3)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha
Short description Macropteranthes montana low open forest on igneous geologies
Structure code Low Open Forest
Description Low open forest to low woodland of Macropteranthes montana +/- Melaleuca citrolens (scrub teatree) +/- Terminalia spp. The mixed open shrub layer often includes juvenile canopy species, Carissa lanceolata (currantbush) and Vachellia bidwillii (corkwood wattle). There is a mid-grassy ground layer dominated by Aristida spp., Eragrostis spp. and Schizachyrium spp. Occurs on flat to undulating terrain. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b).
Protected areas Bulleringa NP, Chillagoe-Mungana Caves NP
Special values 9.12.9: Habitat for the vulnerable plant species Macropteranthes montana.
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: 10-50 years generally following periods of high rainfall and sufficient grass growth. INTERVAL_MIN: 10. INTERVAL_MAX: 50. STRATEGY: Burn surrounding country to mitigate intensity and extent of unplanned fire. ISSUES: Contains the vulnerable Macropteranthes montana; no data available on vital attributes.
Comments 9.12.9: Generally as thickets surrounded by other regional ecosystems, most commonly 9.12.7. Occurs mostly northeast of Chillagoe 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.

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Last updated
14 May 2024