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 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.
