Regional ecosystem details for 12.3.9
| Regional ecosystem | 12.3.9 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Riverine |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 11.31, 1, 2, (6) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 2000 ha; Remnant 2021 1000 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus nobilis open forest on alluvial plains |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus nobilis open forest. Occurs at headwaters of streams on Quaternary alluvial plains usually forming a narrow fringing community. Riverine. (BVG1M: 16c). |
| Supplementary description | Bean et al. (1998), G36 |
| Protected areas | Main Range NP |
| Special values | 12.3.9: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Thesium australe. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Late summer-spring, after rain. 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. ISSUES: Maintain ground litter and fallen timber habitats by burning only with sufficient soil moisture. Burning should aim to produce fine scale mosaics of unburnt areas. |
| Comments | 12.3.9: Eucalyptus nobilis is endemic to northern tablelands of New South Wales and adjacent high country of southern Queensland. Western side of Main Range. Subject to disturbance and weeds associated with grazing. |
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.
