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Regional ecosystem details for 2.3.37

Regional ecosystem 2.3.37
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 9
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 800 ha; Remnant 2021 700 ha
Short description Eucalyptus platyphylla and Eucalyptus brownii woodland in shallow depressions on plateaus, on podsolics and earths
Structure code Woodland
Description Eucalyptus platyphylla, Corymbia clarksoniana and C. tessellaris woodland in depressions with E. brownii woodland on margins. Grass layer includes Themeda triandra, Bothriochloa ewartiana, Heteropogon contortus and Aristida spp. Occurs in shallow depressions on plateau surfaces; yellow podzolics and yellow earths. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9e).
Supplementary description Perry et al. (1964), Boorooman
Special values 2.3.37: Seasonal wetland. Important feeding sites for water birds.
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Early to mid-dry season. INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 1-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 1. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Burn less than 30% in any year. Buffering unnecessary as vegetation community fire tolerant.
Comments 2.3.37: More information required to verify vegetation description and condition. A rare ecosystem. Subject to high grazing pressure leading to habitat loss.

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