Regional ecosystem details for 12.12.5
| Regional ecosystem | 12.12.5 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Subregion | 10, 7, 5, (6), (3), (8), (2), (11.18), (1), (11.22) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 347000 ha; Remnant 2021 191000 ha |
| Short description | Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, Eucalyptus crebra woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Open forest to woodland of Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, usually with Eucalyptus crebra. Other species such as Eucalyptus exserta and E. moluccana present in scattered patches or in low densities. Understorey generally grassy. Occurs on hills and ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10b). |
| Supplementary description | Ryan, T.S. (ed.) (2012); Bean et al. (1998), H19 |
| Protected areas | Bulburin NP, Grongah NP, Kroombit Tops NP, Mount Walsh NP, Warro NP, Dawes NP, Castle Tower NP, Nour Nour NP, Beninbi NP, Littabella CP, Littabella NP, Mount Perry RR, Bania NP, Wongi NP, Eurimbula NP, Oakview NP, Mount Colosseum NP, Glenbar NP, Deepwater |
| Special values | 12.12.5: Habitat for threatened plant species including Cycas megacarpa. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Summer to late-autumn. INTENSITY: Low. INTERVAL: 3-6 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 6. STRATEGY: Aim to burn 40-60% of any given area. Spot ignition in cooler or moister periods encourages mosaics. Burn to produce fine scale mosaics of unburnt areas. ISSUES: Control of weeds (e.g., Lantana camara) with fire might be required. |
| Comments | 12.12.5: Individual 1:100 000 map sheets have been used to define this RE. |
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.
