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Regional ecosystem details for 9.7.4

Regional ecosystem 9.7.4
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 6, (4)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 7000 ha; Remnant 2021 7000 ha
Short description Allocasuarina inophloia +/- Eucalyptus exserta low open woodland on exposed lateritic surfaces on Tertiary plateaus
Structure code Low Open Woodland
Description Low open woodland to woodland of Allocasuarina inophloia (stringybark sheoak) +/- Eucalyptus exserta (Queensland peppermint) (sometimes emergent) +/- Melaleuca nervosa (woodland paperbark). A sub-canopy layer may be present and includes M. viridiflora (broad-leaved paperbark) and Petalostigma spp. (quinine). There is a mid-dense mid layer present which can contain Acacia holosericea, Petalostigma spp., and/or Melaleuca spp. The grassy ground layer often contains Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass), Heteropogon spp. (speargrass) and Aristida spp. Occurs in run-on areas on the exposed lateritised surface of Tertiary remnant plateau. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 19d).
Protected areas Girringun NP
Fire management guidelines INTERVAL: 10-50 years generally following periods of high rainfall and sufficient grass growth. INTERVAL_MIN: 10. INTERVAL_MAX: 50. STRATEGY: Do not target for burning as this may be difficult owing to sparse ground fuels. Burn in association with surrounding country. ISSUES: Maintaining a fire mosaic will ensure protection of animal habitats and mitigate against wildfires.
Comments 9.7.4: Occurs in the upper reaches of the Burdekin River near Wairuna.

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