Regional ecosystem details for 9.5.14
| Regional ecosystem | 9.5.14 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 3, 6, (2) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 8000 ha; Remnant 2021 8000 ha |
| Short description | Melaleuca viridiflora and/or M. stenostachya low open woodland on erosional plains |
| Structure code | Low Open Woodland |
| Description | Low open woodland to woodland of Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved paperbark) and/or M. stenostachya +/- Eucalyptus spp. A very sparse sub-canopy layer dominated by Petalostigma banksii (smooth-leaved quinine), Melaleuca spp., Grevillea spp. and Planchonia careya (cocky apple) is usually present. Scattered shrubs consisting mainly of juvenile canopy species plus Carissa lanceolata (currantbush) is sometimes present. Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass-tree) dominates the shrub layer in some areas. The ground layer is sparse to mid-dense and dominated by Sarga plumosum (plume sorghum), Alloteropsis semialata, Arundinella setosa and Schizachyrium spp. Occurs on erosional and alluvial plains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 157 |
| 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 | 9.5.14: Occurs near Lakeland Downs in the north of the bioregion. There are some small occurrences near Innot Hots Springs in the central bioregion. Subject to minor areas of clearing. |
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.
